Past Events

UT requires open access publication of all theses, reports, and dissertations.  However, the Graduate School can temporarily delay the publication (embargo) of your thesis or dissertation for up to seven years.

All first-generation college students, faculty and staff on the Forty Acres are invited to UT’s second annual First-Generation College Celebration Day event. Refreshments will be served, and guests will be offered complimentary #FirstGenLonghorn gear, including sunglasses, clear tote bags, and T-shirts.  RSVP here.

During this Informal roundtable discussion, first generation graduate students will share their own experiences and how they have learned to navigate the unknown expectations for finding funding, navigating the faculty/student relationship, and advocating for themselves. RSVP here.

Strategically search for and apply to jobs in nonprofits, government and industry.

Come join first-generation graduate students, faculty and staff for lunch and introductions to important resources across campus. RSVP here.

During this informal workshop, first generation graduate students will learn how to build a professional network in an authentic way. This workshop will be facilitated by Annie Maxfield, Director of Graduate, Career and Professional Development from Texas Career Engagement. RSVP here.

This workshop will cover formatting requirements for theses and dissertations. We will discuss common errors and how to avoid them. This workshop is appropriate for all graduate students who are completing a thesis or dissertation, whether using Word or Latex, since we will not be getting into details of using the templates.

Hone in on the most marketable skills you've acquired while earning your graduate degree. Learn how to promote your research, teaching, and critical thinking skills outside of academia.

At this workshop, we will discuss a wide variety of OGS student policies, including (but not limited to) new policies, attendance at defenses, requests for final oral, rules on committees, programs of work, end of semester processes, and in absentia.  There will be time for questions.

Overcome any reservations you may have about professional networking in live situations.