Peng Zhang has been selected as one of the five finalists for the Fall 2021 Alumni Association Outstanding Master’s Graduate Award. He was nominated for the award by the Department of Petroleum Engineering in the College of Engineering. Zhang will be recognized during the Graduate School...
Kris-Ann Anderson has been selected as one of the five finalists for the Fall 2021 Alumni Association Outstanding Master’s Graduate Award. She was nominated for the award by the Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts. Anderson will be recognized during the Graduate School...
Even those who love writing will be challenged by the demands of producing written work during graduate school. From papers and essays to the major undertaking that is a thesis or dissertation, you’ll be upgrading your writing skills by necessity. Luckily, there are more writing resources than ever...
Graduate school can be a challenge to your mental health. Between long hours, competing priorities, and processing a wealth of new information, your brain is being put to the test. Plus, obligations to your graduate program likely are not the only stressor you’re dealing with while pursuing a...
At this point in the semester, you’re overworked, underslept, and may even be losing your focus and motivation for your graduate studies. We’ve got some tips to help you stay on track and soar through the finish line. And we’re using dog gifs, because science supports it! Have patience You’re sure...
The Graduate School has awarded 2021 Distinguished Dissertation Awards to Paige Byerly, Ph.D. in biology, and Khirsten Doolan, Ph.D. in English. The Distinguished Dissertation Award was established by the Graduate School to recognize exceptional work by doctoral students and to encourage the highest...
Developing a positive working relationship with your advisor in graduate school is well worth your time. Your thesis or dissertation advisor is key to your progress towards your degree, and can also affect the opportunities available to you post-graduation. Take responsibility for strengthening this...
The most important thing to consider when financial planning in graduate school is that everyone’s current situation and future goals are unique. The “right” way to manage your finances in graduate school is the way that makes the most sense for you. That means investigating your own needs...
Systems Technology M.S. student T.J. Wisham and Communication M.S. student Cheramie Wagoner have been chosen to serve on the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s 2021 Homecoming Court. Wisham will reign as Homecoming King. He was nominated by the Black Student-Athlete Association, and serves as...
Applying to graduate school takes a good deal of time and effort. Naturally, you’ll want to know about your chances of getting into grad school, and how to make your application as strong as possible. That’s why, when looking at each program and school’s requirements, you’ll need to understand how a...
