News Overview

Nominations are currently being sought for service on the Graduate School Advisory Board (GSAB). The Graduate School Advisory Board is the principal advisory body at the University of Minnesota for graduate education and postdoctoral training, and plays a critical role in guiding and assessing strategic initiatives in graduate education and postdoctoral training at the University.

The Interdisciplinary Doctoral Fellowship (IDF) provides a unique opportunity for outstanding Ph.D. students who are engaged in interdisciplinary research to study with faculty at one of the University’s interdisciplinary research centers or institutes during the fellowship year.

Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week is April 4-8, 2022!

Tammy McNish joins the Graduate School as Assistant Director of Diversity Outreach and Recruitment

After an extensive search, the Graduate School is pleased to announce that Marie Monter, M.Ed., will join the Graduate School as Associate Director, Graduate Fellowships & Awards

Winners of nine collegiate competitions took part in the virtual University-wide Three-Minute Thesis competition on November 12, 2021.

How Master’s Students Can Communicate Their Value To Employers

The Graduate School is pleased to announce the 2021-2022 Doctoral Dissertation Fellows.

The Leadership in Equity, Inclusion and Diversity (LEID) Fellowship rewards Ph.D. candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and/or social justice through scholarly activity and/or climate enhancing initiatives.

One graduate student from each of four groups – arts and humanities, biological and life sciences, physical sciences and engineering, and social sciences and education – was chosen by faculty from the broad disciplinary area. Selections were based on the originality and importance of the research, as well as the potential for the student to make an unusually significant contribution to their field.