UMD to Observe 2017 National Postdoc Appreciation Week
Contact: Blessing Enekewe, blessing@umd.edu
Statement from Interim Dean Jeffrey Franke on DACA
In response to President Trump’s decision to rescind DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), the Graduate School echoes what President Loh stated in his statement last week. The decision strikes at the heart of the values espoused by the students, faculty and staff of the Graduate School to ensure a welcoming, inclusive and just environment for all members of the University of Maryland graduate community.
New Graduate Student Orientation Information on August 21
New Graduate Student Orientation Monday, August 21, 2017, 9:30 - noon Grand and Colony Ballrooms, Stamp Student Union Orientation for Spouses and Partners of Doctoral Students, 10:30 am - noon Prince George's Room, Stamp Student Union Both programs followed by BBQ on McKeldin Mall from 12 - 1 pm Transportation and maps:
Graduate School and University Comment on HR 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
The leadership of the Graduate School and the University of Maryland as a whole has expressed concerns with the elements of HR 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, as they impact higher education, and especially graduate education. Statement from President Loh Letter from Dean Fetter to the Maryland Congressional Delegation
Dr. Yu Mo Wins Prize in Data Visualization
Each year, the American Geophysical Union (AGU) presents an award to selected undergraduate and graduate students through their Data Visualization and Storytelling Competition.
Continuous Funding Critical to Doctoral Success
Two women, one story. Marisa Franco, doctorate in hand from the Counseling Psychology program, is off to a tenure-track faculty position at Georgia State University this month.
China Event for New Graduate Students
On July 9, the University of Maryland's China Alumni Association sponsored an event in two locations, Beijing and Guangzhou, in-person and simulcast online. The Graduate School's Interim Dean Jeffrey Franke spoke via teleconference.
The Job Search: Jiabao Feng
We can all remember our first job search. It probably involved sustained effort, rounds of disappointment and a bit of luck. For an international graduate student, in short supply of an extensive network, and the know-how of cultural differences, it can be an added challenge to navigate a system.