As the year wraps up, the Office of Graduate Studies is looking for graduate student accomplishments to celebrate—especially focusing on teaching awards or service to their department, field, or community. Continue reading…
If a class is a degree requirement, departments are asked to work with instructors to support options for students with geographical circumstances or disability/health accommodations. Continue reading…
The Office of Graduate Studies is offering a grant writing seminar for graduate students presented by Dr. John Robertson, a managing member of Grant Writers' Seminars & Workshops, who has received competitive extramural funding from both NIH and non-federal sources. Continue reading…
The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) is co-hosting a town hall with Student Affairs and the Office of Graduate Studies to answer your questions about policies and concerns, especially as they concern COVID-19.
This is an important opportunity for graduate students to receive clarifications about the campus policies in place this fall and for what to expect as we go into the spring semester. A group of panelists will answer questions previously submitted by graduate and professional students. Continue reading…
From January 6-19, 2021, the Office of Graduate Studies will offer a 2-week program to prepare TAs for the classroom. This virtual program is designed for newer or beginning TAs or anyone interested in learning more about teaching even if they are not currently in the classroom. Continue reading…
Starting December 21, 2020, students will notice changes on the libraries’ websites. When searching for books, databases, and other research resources through the libraries, you will interact with a next-generation library catalog and discovery tool. Continue reading…
Access to City Campus' academic buildings on Nov. 21 — the first day of fall semester final exams — will require the use of an NCard. The campus ID cards will not be needed to gain entry to university buildings on any other day of finals week, which is Nov. 21-25. Continue reading…
The goal of the Professional Development team in Graduate Studies is to help you prepare for your job search so that you can approach your transition from student to employee with confidence.
Looking for a job may be a little more difficult now, but there are still jobs out there if you know where to look. Here is our best advice for navigating this unprecedented time. Continue reading…
If your department or office is looking to reach a broader demographic the next time you hire a graduate assistant or postdoctoral fellow, consider using Handshake. All UNL students and alumni have access to this platform, which functions as a career management system. Continue reading…