Recent Articles

Writing a Strong Teaching Statement

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"IMG_1398" by WalrusWaltz | CC BY 2.0

Tues., Sept. 17, 2019

Applying for a faculty position often requires writing a teaching statement or philosophy. Writing a strong teaching statement requires reflection and revision.

Developing Good Social Media Habits

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"Social media" by Jack Sem | CC BY 2.0

Tues., Sept. 3, 2019

Social media is a constant part of our modern lives. Maintaining a positive professional identity on social media can be critical to your future success.

Exploring Trails around Lincoln

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"Runyon's First Visit to Maybury State Park (Northville, Michigan) - June 15th, 2019" by Corey Seeman | CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Tues., August 20, 2019

Lincoln has over 130 miles of trails. Cycling, hiking, or walking these trails can be a great way to relax throughout the semester.

Building Community in an Online Class

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"We Are the World" by obaxterlovo | CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Tues., August 6, 2019

If you are taking an online class if can be easy to feel disconnected from the other students in the course. This article will help you think about ways to develop community and connection in your class even if you don't see your classmates in person.

Developing your Professional Identity

"Business people shaking hands in agreement" by Rawpixel Ltd | CC BY 2.0

Tues., July 9, 2019

Graduate school is a great time to start developing a professional identity. Here are some tips for starting to do that and seeing yourself as a professional even when you are still a student.

Non-Departmental Sources of Funding

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"Stacks" by Damian Gadal | CC BY 2.0

Tues., June 11, 2019

Sometimes graduate students need additional funds for research expenses, conference travel, or in lieu of an assistantship that might be offered by your department. Read on to learn about some of the opportunities you might pursue.

Celebrating Student Accomplishments

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"Balloons" by Carlos | CC BY 2.0

Tues., April 30, 2019

Our graduate students have been acknowledged for their great work in the classroom and in their research. Below is a selection of some of those accomplishments.

CVs versus Resumes

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"Jobs under magnifying glass" by Marco Verch Professional | CC BY 2.0

Tues., April 16, 2019

When you're applying for jobs, understanding the difference between CVs and resumes is important. It's also critical to understand what you should and shouldn't include.

Who's Who in Graduate Studies

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Office of Graduate Studies logo

Tues., April 2, 2019

The Office of Graduate Studies has a number of staff available to help you with your graduation forms and paperwork, fellowships and assistantships, registration, teaching responsibilities, and your professional development. Read on to learn about how we can help you.

The Graduate Student Assembly: The Graduate Student Voice on Campus

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GSA logo, courtesy of University of Nebraska-Lincoln GSA

Tues., March 19, 2019

The UNL GSA is a resource for all graduate students at UNL. They advocate for your needs and provide opportunities to take a leadership role at the university.

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