GradLIFE

What to do this summer...fun included!

bauersmi@illinois.edu (Charlotte Bauer) — Tue, 26 May 2026 08:00:00 CDT

Welcome to summer! The different cadence of this part of the year can offer space to recharge. While campus is definitely quieter in the summer, there are still many opportunities to build connections, pursue academic goals, explore new activities, and of course, find moments of fun and relaxation.

Unseen World of Ultraviolet Insects

bstauff2@illinois.edu (BRANDON Stauffer) — Wed, 06 May 2026 10:30:00 CDT

Graduate student Alexa Rojas reads aloud her award-winning 2026 Image of Research entry and shares how she created it.

The Beginning of Becoming

bstauff2@illinois.edu (BRANDON Stauffer) — Wed, 06 May 2026 10:15:00 CDT

Graduate student Jaden Thompson reads aloud her award-winning 2026 Image of Research entry and shares how she created it.

Synthetic Symbiosis: A Cruelty-Free Future

bstauff2@illinois.edu (BRANDON Stauffer) — Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 CDT

Graduate student Kevin Huang reads aloud his award-winning 2026 Image of Research entry and shares how he created it.

Visions of Freedom

bstauff2@illinois.edu (BRANDON Stauffer) — Wed, 06 May 2026 09:45:00 CDT

Graduate student Michelle Patiño-Flores reads aloud her award-winning 2026 Image of Research entry and shares how she created it.

Move

bstauff2@illinois.edu (BRANDON Stauffer) — Tue, 05 May 2026 15:15:00 CDT

Graduate student Syed Faizaan Ahab reads aloud his award-winning 2026 Image of Research entry and shares how he created it.

Let's Finish Strong!

wuchner2@illinois.edu (Emily Wuchner) — Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 CDT

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

dattig2@illinois.edu (Derek Attig) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:15:00 CDT

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

bauersmi@illinois.edu (Charlotte Bauer) — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:00:00 CDT

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

bauersmi@illinois.edu (Charlotte Bauer) — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:00:00 CDT

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

kadel2@illinois.edu (Brooke Kadel) — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:00:00 CDT

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

gradcomm@illinois.edu (The Graduate College) — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:00:00 CDT

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.

Helix of Growth