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Perfect Holiday Gifts for Graduate Students: Top Picks You Can Get Before Christmas

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Finding the perfect gift for a graduate student can be a challenge, but we've made it easy with this curated list of thoughtful and practical gifts. Whether it's for relaxing after a long study session, staying organized, or making their workspace more efficient, these gifts will surely brighten any grad student's day.

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12 Essential Apps for Grad School Success

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Navigating grad school is a constant balancing act. Between classes, coursework, internships, and maybe even a social life (if we’re lucky!), it can feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day.

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How to Read Like a Grad Student

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If you follow our Instagram stories, you know that we are fans of Zachary Shore’s Grad School Essentials. Your interest is peaked, and you’re now here to dive deeper.

Congratulations, you are already thinking like a grad student!

Now let’s get you reading like a grad student!

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Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Susanna Garcia, Our 2024 Grand Marshal

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Today, we celebrate Professor Emerita Susanna Garcia, a pianist and educator, whose 31 years of service in the School of Music and Performing Arts at the ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ are marked by her impressive dedication, innovation, and mentorship.

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Meet Our Grand Marshal, Dr. Aghalaya Vatsala

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Dr. Aghalaya Vatsala is the Grand Marshall for the Spring 2024 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony. This blog showcases her introduction speech given by our Provost, Dr. Jaimie Hebert.

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