Graduate School hosts prospective grad students for summer research

This summer, more than 200 undergraduate students from colleges across the nation, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, are attending summer research programs at the University. Above, students in the Graduate School's Multicultural Summer Research Opportunities Program (MSROP) and in programs sponsored by the National Center for Earth-Surface Dynamics and the Behavioral Science Research Experience for Undergraduates gathered with MSROP director Patricia Jones Whyte (front left) and graduate assistant Michael Wilson (front right) on the steps of Johnston Hall. See their research at an all-campus symposium Aug. 7, sponsored by the Graduate School. Learn more about MSROP and more about summer research opportunities for undergraduates.

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New assistant director of Graduate School admissions is named

Jim Rowan has been named new assistant director of admissions on the Graduate School, effective August 18. With more than 20 years of distinguished service in the University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Rowan brings a wealth of knowledge about both domestic and international student admissions to his new role. Read more.

Posted 8/8/2008

Pulitzer Prize winner N. Scott Momaday to give 2008 Ford Lecture Oct. 21

N. Scott Momaday, the first Native American to win the Pulitzer Prize  for his 1968 novel House Made of Dawn, will present the  Graduate School's 2008 Guy Stanton Ford Lecture, Oct. 21, 12:15 p.m.,  Ted Mann Concert Hall, Twin Cities campus, West Bank. The lecture will  be free and open to the public. Read more.

Posted 7/31/2008

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