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The Importance of Research for Your PhD

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Conducting research in a PhD program is one of the most defining and important aspects of pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy. A PhD is a research degree that provides the challenging but rewarding opportunity to contribute to and expand your field of study. One of the most difficult parts of PhD...

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Meet Outstanding Master’s in English Graduate Kelly Fritzsche

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Kelly Fritzsche 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 English in the College of Liberal Arts. Fritzsche will be recognized during the Graduate School Commencement...

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Meet Outstanding Master’s In French Graduate Emma Harlet

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Emma Harlet 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 Modern Languages in the College of Liberal Arts. Harlet will be recognized during the Graduate School Commencement...

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Our Favorite Writing Resources for Grad Students

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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...

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Byerly and Doolan Receive 2021 Distinguished Dissertation Awards

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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...

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