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UofM Graduate Student Honors
We’re proud to celebrate the achievements of our graduate students who are making an impact through research, leadership, service, and scholarship. Explore recent awards and recognitions that highlight their excellence across disciplines.
2025 Spring Grad Student Awards
2025 Graduate Student Association (GSA) Awards
Upcoming Events
Whether you are a prospective or current graduate student looking to further their education and advance their career, we are dedicated to providing professional guidance as you continue your drive and enhance the knowledge and experience you already possess. We welcome you to connect with us!
You're Invited to our Spring 2025 Mastering Graduate School Workshop Series
ÁñÁ«Ö±²¥ Graduate School presents a spring workshop series encompasses a range of topics to assist YOU in preparing for your academic journey. Workshop presenters consist of faculty, administrators, and students who will provide valuable strategies and insights to assist you in effectively navigating the application process and journey for graduate school. All workshops are held virtually from 11:15 am - 12:15 pm CST via Teams.
- January 14th: Graduate School Housing Options -
- January 29th: Crafting Your Professional Narrative: Leveraging your Resume & LinkedIn -
- February 4th: Navigating Mentorship: A Guide for Graduate Students -
- February 25th: Insights from Current Graduate Students Panel - Tips & Habits for Academic Excellence -
- March 19th: UofM Alumni Panel -
- April 2nd: Is Graduate School Right for Me? Navigating the Selection, Funding, & Application Process -
- April 9th: A Workshop for International Students - Keys to Your Graduate School Journey Success -
Welcome to our Spring 2025 Virtual Open House Series!
Are you interested in pursuing your master’s or doctoral degree? Do you want to learn how to advance your career? Each month’s open house will have an exciting theme and topic. From continuing your academic pursuits, research, career development, to exploring new opportunities, our monthly UofM Graduate School Virtual Open Houses are a great resource. We will have representatives from our programs, supporting departments, and community partners that can answer your questions about programs of study, opportunities, how to apply, career opportunities, etc. Click the link below to discover more and register for a Virtual Open House! All workshops are held virtually from 11:15 am - 12:15 pm CST via Teams.
Upcoming Virtual Open Houses:
- February 11th: Business and Information Technology -
- February 19th: Humanities -
- March 4th: Engineering & Law -
- March 25th: Education & Healthcare -
- April 16th: Social Sciences -
- April 23rd: Natural Sciences -
- July 16th: Fall 2025 Semester FAQ with Financial Aid & USBS -
Graduate Student Association (GSA) Events
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is dedicated to advocating for student interests and fostering collaboration among graduate and professional students at UofM. Through innovative programs and initiatives, GSA creates opportunities for academic, professional, and social growth, ensuring an engaging and supportive graduate community. All graduate students are encouraged to attend meetings and participate in committees to make their voices heard and connect with peers.
- March 7th: Mental Health & Why It Matters -
- March 21st: Social Mixer: Paint, Sip, & Speak -
- April 7th: Graduate Student Virtual Town Hall (for Graduate Student Appreciation Week) -
- April 7th: Dinner at Hopdoddy (for Graduate Student Appreciation Week) -
- April 8th: Crafting Your Future: Resume Building & Job Market Success (for Graduate Student Appreciation Week) -
- April 9th: Breakfast at the Graduate School Office (for Graduate Student Appreciation Week) -
- April 10th: GSA Social & Awards Ceremony (in celebration of Graduate Student Appreciation Week) -
- April 25th: Study & Connect Session -
College Fairs & Other Events:
- January 28th: One Memphis Town Hall with Mayor Paul Young
- February 21st: Campus Tour - Southeast Missouri State University: Trio Group
- February 21st: Campus Tour - Eastern Michigan University: Trio Group
- March 10th: Campus Tour - Virginia Commonwealth University: Trio Group
- March 11th: Campus Tour - Beloit College
- March 13th: Campus Tour - Peru State College
- March 24, 2025: Student Research Forum - Application due: March 7th - Learn more HERE!
- April 7-11, 2025: Graduate School Appreciation Week
- April 2025: Graduate School Spring Social & GSA Spring Award Ceremony
- April 2025: UofM Senior Class Luncheon Meet & Greet
- May 2-May 3, 2025: UofM Cap & Gown Distribution Meet & Greet from 9:00am - 4:00pm
Professional Development Seminars
Please visit the Graduate Student Association website for detailed information on the seminars being offered.
Want to earn a free Graduate School stole to wear at graduation? Attend five Professional Development Seminars or Thesis/Dissertation workshops and earn a free stole. View the GSA calendar of events >
Grad School in the News
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- Global Cinema, Indigenous Stories: Sneha Goswami’s PhD Research at the University of Memphis
- Finding Her Voice: Amber Alston’s Graduate School Journey at the University of Memphis
- From Passion to PhD: My Personal Graduate School Journey
- 5 Common Graduate School Applicant Mistakes
- From Alaska to Memphis: Andrew Manka’s Pursuit of Musical Excellence
- David Cole: A Passion for Language and Learning
- Sheronda Gibson - From Marketing to Literature: A Lifelong Learner’s Journey
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- Sabrina Spence – A Poet, Educator, and Community Builder
- A Letter from the Dean of the UofM Graduate School: Our 2024 Recap
- Spotlight on Tony Lugemwa: Inspired to Leave the World Better than He Found It.
- How to Request a Strong Letter of Recommendation for Your Grad School Application
- Spotlight on Andrew Hashimura: A Passion for Student Success
- How to Develop a Strong Research Profile While in Graduate School
- Diana Humble: Inspiring Future Generations in Communication and Gender Studies
- Frans Samosir – Pioneering Change in HIV and Substance Use Prevention
- A Letter from the Dean of the UofM Graduate School: I See Me in Memphis.
- Teaching with Heart: How Jessica Minton is Redefining Science and Special Education
- Grad School October 2024 Blog
- Grad School September 2024 Blog
- The Importance of Mentoring in Graduate School and How to Choose a Good Mentor
- Innovating & Research in Hydrology: How Dr. Francesco Dell'Aira Earned the Dorothy
Arata Academic Excellence
Award - Sandrell Hill: Advancing in Clinical Nutrition at UofM
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- Malaysha Bingham: A Journey in Business Information Assurance
- Supporting the Future: Why and How to Donate to the University of Memphis Graduate School
- A Letter from the Dean of the UofM Graduate School: Investing in Graduate Education
- Will Hicks: From Undergraduate to Graduate – A Journey in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Spotlight on Leta Rowan: A Heart for Sustainable Community Development & City Planning
- Rebecca Crenshaw: From Undergrad in Biology & Psychology to PhD in Neuroscience
- Madelyne McGee: A Passion for Nutrition and Wellness
- Haley Siegfried: A Passionate Scholar on a Path to Cognitive Psychology Excellence
- Maximizing Your Grad School Journey with Graduate Assistantships
- Shifting Gears: Successfully Navigating a Switch to a Different Graduate Program
- Kayla B.: Revolutionizing Social Work through AI
- Pulin Agrawal: UOFM Grad School Alumni Feature
- Sree Malaya Bathina: From India to the US to Finding Community & Success at the UofM
- Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Remy Debes Receives 2024 GSA Mentor Award
- Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Bentuo Zheng Receives 2024 GSA Mentor Award
- Grad School Newsletter: Ascende Altius! - Issue 2
- Alumni Feature: Geetha Aradhyula – Her Impactful UofM Graduate School Experience
- Bloo Mitchell: Awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
- Jagath Chandra Mallam: Graduate Student Spotlight
- Lilian Onianwa: Graduate Student Spotlight
- Levonna Davis: Empowering Change in Child Welfare Research
- Alumni Feature: Jenny Jarvis Pallme's UofM Journey to Biomedical Engineering
- Shaping the Future of Physical Therapy Education: A Conversation with New Program Director, Dr. Jacque Bradford about UofM’s New DPT Program
- Ascende Altius: Newsletter Issue 2: A Note from the Dean
- Empowering Communities & Crafting Change: Nathali Roberts, UofM Grad School Alumna
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Travis Treece
- Grad School February 2024 Blog
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Madison ‘Mocha’ Hunter
- Funding Your Graduate Education at the University of Memphis
- The Transformative Benefits of Enrolling in a Carnegie R1 (Research) Institution like
the University of Memphis - Alumni Feature: Daqi Dong
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Chetna Tiwari
- January 2024 Blog- The Art of Networking: 9 Standout Strategies
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Sanjaya Regmi
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Andrew Patrick Plaxco
- 6 Benefits of a Graduate Certificate
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Julie Edelman
- Dorothy Arata Outstanding Graduate School Dissertation Award Recipient: Dr. Rivian Lewin
- December 2023 Blog: Deciding on Graduate School
- Ascende Altius! Vol1 - ÁñÁ«Ö±²¥ Graduate School Newsletter
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Aniya Gold
- November 2023 Blog - Career Services resources, MBA News, & Festive Fun
- Crews Center for Entrepreneurship - Student Testimonials
- Grad School Dean Introduces New Newsletter
- Dr. Esra Ozdenerol & UofM: #15 GIS Certificate Ranking in the US
- UofM Alumni Feature: Dr. Diego Noccetti
- UofM Graduate School: October 2023 Blog - LinkedIn Advice, Dates, & Events
- UofM Graduate Student Spotlight: David Mayo
- Ph.D. Economics student, Babasoji Oyemakinde honored with the 2023 American Society
of Health
Economists Diversity Scholarship Award - UofM Graduate Alumni Feature: Ayushi Mehta Jain
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Christopher Harris
- UofM 2023 Student Research Form Graduate Student Winners
- UofM Graduate School: September 2023 Blog: 901 Day, Festivals, Plays, & Concerts
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Tiffany Howlett
- Graduate School August Blog: Explore Nature & Sports in Memphis
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Dr. T. J. Turner
- Graduate School July 2023 Blog: Fun, Local, Summer Events
- Two UofM 2023 NSF Graduate Research Fellow Recipients
- Message from Dean of the Graduate School, Dr. Deborah Perron Tollefsen
- Namuum Batbaatar: 1st place Life & Sciences winner of the Graduate Student Research Forum
- ÁñÁ«Ö±²¥ Takes 2nd Place at the 2022 Southeastern Hedge Fund Competition
- 2022 Graduate Student Research Forum Award Winners
- Graduate School Open House Schedule 2022
- February 2022 Graduate Student Spotlight: Gregory L. Szwabowski
- December 2021 Graduate Student Spotlight: Tharwa Bilbeisi
- November 2021 Graduate Student Spotlight: Lipika Sarangi
- Dr. Allison Fetz-Palazola named recipient of the 2021 Dorothy Arata Outstanding Dissertation Award
- June 2021 Student Research Spotlights: Jessica Herring and Jaclyn Joy Gish-Lieberman
- 2021 Graduate School Fellowship and Scholarship Winners Announced
- Graduate Students, Noor Ghazal Aswad and Malcolm Charles, receive recognition for their research on the Syrian revolution and alternative fuels
- 2021 Online Student Research Forum
- Political Science Graduate Student, Daniel Warner, receives West Tennessee Teacher of the Year Award for 2020-2021 Academic Year
- University of Memphis Receives $9.4 million from HRSA to Advance Social Work, Nursing and College of Education
- Dr. Yunusa Olufadi receives ASA Biopharmaceutical Section’s Student Scholarship Award
- University of Memphis Doctoral Student Awarded NIH F31 Fellowship
- The School of Public Health Offers its Internationally-accredited Health Care Interpreter Training Program this Summer Online
- 2020 Graduate School Fellowship and Scholarship Winners Announced
- U.S. News & World Report Ranks 11 UofM Graduate Programs
- University of Memphis Adds Two New Doctoral Programs and a Master’s Program
- Psychology Student Samuel Acuff Wins National Fellowship for Addiction Research
- The UofM leadership team is headed to India in February 2020!
- The Graduate School Supports Our Tigers!
- UofM Commencement speaker was once a high school dropout, homeless, unemployed and living on the streets of Memphis. He now holds a Master's degree in Social Work.
- U.S. News & World Report Ranks 19 UofM Graduate Programs Among Nation's Best
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- MHA program receives Innovation Award
- UofM Graduate Students Helping Rescue Efforts in Puerto Rico