Graduate School Blog

Elliot Myers is using his Doctor of Nursing Practice Synthesis Project to support nurse practitioners opening primary care clinics.

Rade Pavic began pursuing his career in business when he came to the U.S. from Pancevo, Serbia, to earn his bachelor’s degree in business administration. After graduating from Louisiana State University in Alexandria in 2019, he decided to prolong his stay in the Pelican State.

The middle of the semester is here and it may feel like you’re just barely surviving grad school.

If you’re new to the graduate school experience, you may not yet be familiar with the phrase “graduate assistantship.”

A fellowship can help you pay for your degree, stay focused on school, and provide relevant experience in your field of study.

Kassandra Ford and Juita Martinez are both students in UL Lafayette’s Ph.D. in Biology program. They are also friends, active Twitter users, and SREB Doctoral Scholars.

As a job candidate, there’s a lot you can’t control about the hiring process. A virtual interview, however, gives you the opportunity to customize your immediate environment and manage how you present yourself.

Applying to graduate school is all about being strategic. You have to decide which programs would be the right fit for you, and consider how each piece of your application supports the idea that you’re a good fit for those programs.

A diversity statement gives you the chance to show that you understand the barriers that underrepresented groups face. It’s also a way to tell if an institution is committed to diversity and equity.