Graduate education transformation under way
University of Minnesota graduate education is among the best in the nation, with top programs in many fields and a strong commitment to excellence, diversity, interdisciplinary study, and innovation. Our graduate student satisfaction rates are high. This year, after five years of dramatic improvements implemented in undergraduate education, the University has embarked on an ambitious plan to further advance graduate and professional education. Work groups are preparing recommendations on academic issues and student administrative processes this fall, and a search has been completed for a new vice provost and dean of graduate education. Learn more about the transition and vision for the future.
Spotlights
Vice provost and dean of graduate education named
Henning Schroeder, professor and associate dean in the College of Pharmacy, has been named vice provost and dean of graduate education, effective January 19, 2010. Provost Sullivan made the announcement following a comprehensive internal search. The appointment was made as part of a set of decisions for restructuring graduate and professional education, announced by President Bruininks June 26.
Updated 11/24/2009
News, Events, and Announcements
- The Graduate School's Fall 2009 Commencement Ceremony
Deadline: 10/1/2009
The Graduate School’s fall 2009 commencement ceremony will be on Friday, December 11. The deadline for Graduate School students to submit their Commencement Attendance Approval form to 316 Johnston Hall is October 1.
More information... - Electronic Thesis Submission Now Available!
Posted on 9/24/2009
Master’s Plan A/professional engineering design project students are now able to submit their thesis to the Graduate School electronically. More information below.
More information... - Electronic Scheduling of Doctoral Final Oral Exams
Posted on 8/31/2009
The Graduate School is pleased to announce that effective fall semester (September 8, 2009) doctoral students will schedule their doctoral final examinations with the Graduate School online.
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- Graduate School restructuring
Updated 9/25/09
Reports, work groups, and search for vice provost and dean of graduate education.
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