• Let's Finish Strong!

    May 4, 2026 8:00 am

    As we near the end of the semester, you may be feeling a lot of different emotions. This is normal! Here are some ways to take care of yourself and finish strong.

  • A Better Way to Prepare for Job Interviews

    Sep 23, 2025 1:15 pm

    One of the things that makes interviews stressful is their unpredictability, which is unfortunately also what makes them so hard to prepare for. In particular, it’s impossible to predict exactly what questions you will be asked. So, how do you get ready?

  • Chancellor Isbell on the Journey of Graduate School

    Sep 2, 2025 6:00 pm

    As we welcome new and continuing students to the start of a new academic year, we thought we’d extend a warm welcome to another new Illini, Chancellor Charles Lee Isbell, Jr. He shared with us a bit about himself as well as some sound advice on the journey of graduate school.

  • SAGE Advice on Hidden Campus Gems

    Sep 2, 2025 7:00 am

    Students Advising on Graduate Education (SAGE) is the Graduate College's student advisory board. In our introductory meeting with this year's SAGE members, we asked them to share a few of their hidden gems on campus; here are some of their favorites!   

  • Meet our Fellows: Mahbubeh Moqadam, AAUW International Fellow

    Aug 6, 2025 9:00 am

    Mahbubeh Moqadam has made a lifelong commitment to transnational feminist activism. A fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in the sociology department, this commitment was recently recognized with an International Fellowship from the American Association of University Women (AAUW). 

  • Building Community in Graduate School

    Aug 6, 2025 8:00 am

    You’re surrounded every day by tens of thousands of fascinating, dedicated, and creative people. Still, within such a large and dynamic community, it can sometimes be challenging to connect with others. You may be wondering how to find those connections and build relationships with people around you. Good news, though: everyone else is wondering the same thing.

  • Where Water Has Memory

    Jul 17, 2025 3:30 pm

    Enjoy this interview with Ilaria Strocchia, a graduate student in Spanish and Portuguese and 1st place winner in this year’s contest, and then view the video to hear Strocchia read her award-winning submission, "Where Water Has Memory."

  • Creating Inclusive Aquatic Spaces….Overjoyed with Peace and Love

    Jul 17, 2025 3:30 pm

    Enjoy this interview with Latashia Key, a graduate student in Recreation, Sport and Tourism and People's Choice winner, and then view the video to hear Key read her award-winning submission, "Creating Inclusive Aquatic Spaces….Overjoyed with Peace and Love."

  • Dynamic Lightscapes: Generative Art in Motion

    Jul 17, 2025 3:30 pm

    Enjoy this interview with Lili Federico, a graduate student in Theatre and Honorable Mention winner in this year’s contest, and then view the video to hear Federico read her award-winning submission, "Dynamic Lightscapes: Generative Art in Motion."