Recent Articles

Research Accomplishments of our Graduate Students

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"chemistry bottles with liquid inside" by zhouxuan12345678 | CC BY-SA 2.0

Tues., May 5, 2020

Our graduate students are continuing to share their scholarship through presentations and publications. Here are some of the latest accomplishments of our talented graduate students.

Fun and Self-Care while Budgeting Time and Money

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"blue sky" by pashazade | CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Tues., April 21, 2020

Self-care is critical in times like this. Finding opportunities for fun and self-care don't have to take a lot of time or money away from addressing your other needs.

Navigating Graduate School as a First-Generation Graduate Student

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"Compass on map" by Marco Verch | CC BY 2.0

Tues., April 7, 2020

First-generation students are the first in their family to pursue an advanced degree. The concerns for first-generation graduate students can be unique, so they often benefit from additional support from faculty and staff.

Notes from Webinar on "Caring for Ourselves and Our Students" during Covid-19

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"Love is magick" by Janaína de Oliveira | CC BY-NC 2.0

Mon., March 30, 2020

During this time, it is important to think about how take care of ourselves and those around us. The UNL Women's Coalition recently hosted a webinar on this topic and here is some of their best advice.

Strengthening the Mentor Relationship

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"Mentorship" by EpicTop10.com | CC BY 2.0

Tues., March 24, 2020

Having strong mentors is critical to your success in graduate school and beyond. Learn more about how to foster strong mentor relationships.

Federal Job Applications

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"U.S. Capitol, Washington D.C." by RawPixel Ltd | CC BY 2.0

Tues., March 10, 2020

Applying to federal jobs differs from applying to academic or industry positions. Knowing what to submit can make a difference between getting the job or not.

Getting and Using Mid-Semester Feedback

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"Thank You For Your Feedback" by Got Credit | CC BY 2.0

Tues., February 25, 2020

Now is the perfect time to get feedback from your students on your teaching. Mid-semester feedback helps you understand what is working and what you might be able to change.

Writing Thesis and Dissertation Proposals

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"Where the magic happens" by David Mulder | CC BY-SA 2.0

Tues., February 11, 2020

If you are planning to complete a thesis or dissertation, you will likely need to write a proposal for the project. When working on your proposal it's best to start early and always ask for advice when you need it.

5 Mindful Practices to Inspire Stronger Leadership

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"Duck family crossing the street" by Deb Nystrom | CC BY 2.0

Tues., January 28, 2020

Graduate school is a perfect time to develop your leadership skills. Read on to learn more about five practices that will help you be a better leader, in your lab, in your department, in organizations you work with, or in your life in general.

Getting to Know Who's Who in Graduate Studies

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Tues., January 14, 2020

The Office of Graduate Studies has many staff members who are here to help you be successful during your time at UNL. Read on to learn more about these staff members and how they can help you.

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