Upcoming Events
Whether you are a prospective or current graduate student looking to further their education and advance their career, we are dedicated to providing professional guidance as you continue your drive and enhance the knowledge and experience you already possess. We welcome you to connect with us!
You're Invited to our Spring 2024 Mastering Graduate School Workshop Series
The University of Memphis Graduate School presents a spring workshop series encompassing a range of topics to assist YOU in preparing for your academic journey. Workshop presenters consist of faculty, administrators, and students who will provide valuable strategies and insights to assist you in effectively navigating the application process and journey for graduate school. Each session will take place via Zoom from 11:15 am to 12:15 pm CST which also includes a Q&A segment, so we encourage you to dive in and bring your questions!
- January 30, 2024: Is Graduate School right for Me? Navigating the Selection & Application Process
- February 21, 2024: Unlocking Success: Insights from Current UofM Graduate Students - Tips & Habits for Academic Excellence
- March 19, 2024: Crafting Your Professional Narrative: Leveraging LinkedIn and Resume Building to Showcase Research and Professional Journey - A Career Services Workshop
- April 9, 2024: Unlocking Opportunities: Strategies and Resources for Funding Your Graduate Education - A Workshop on Financing Graduate School
- May 2, 2024: A Workshop for International Students on Navigating the Graduate School Application Process Abroad
- June 19, 2024: Exploring Opportunities: Navigating Graduate Certificates and UofM Global Programs Workshop
Welcome to our Spring 2024 Virtual Open House Series
Are you interested in pursuing your master’s or doctoral degree? Do you want to learn how to advance your career? Each month’s open house will have an exciting theme and topic. From continuing your academic pursuits, research, career development, to exploring new opportunities, our monthly UofM Graduate School Virtual Open Houses are a great resource. We will have representatives from our programs, supporting departments, and community partners that can answer your questions about programs of study, opportunities, how to apply, career opportunities, etc. Each session will take place via Zoom from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm CST. Ready to sign up? Click the link below to discover more and register for a Virtual Open House!
- February 6, 2024: Virtual Graduate School Open House - Business and Information Technology
- February 28, 2024: Virtual Graduate School Open House - Humanities
- March 20, 2024: Virtual Graduate School Open House - Engineering & Law
- March 26, 2024: Virtual Graduate School Open House - Education & Healthcare
- April 16, 2024: Virtual Graduate School Open House - Social Sciences
- May 1, 2024: Virtual Graduate School Open House - Natural Sciences
- July 16, 2024: Virtual Graduate School Open House - Fall 2024 Semester FAQ with Financial Aid & USBS
Spring 2024 Meet & Greets:
University Center 1st floor Atrium from 11:15 am-12:30 pm
- January 23, 2024: January Graduate School Meet & Greet
- February 13, 2024: February Graduate School Meet & Greet
- March 12, 2024: March Graduate School Meet & Greet
- April 17, 2024: April Graduate School Meet & Greet
College Fairs & Other Events:
- January 31, 2024: Regional One Health College & Career Fair
- February 6, 2024: Morehouse College Career & Graduate School Fair
- March 5, 2024: Ole Miss College Fair
- March 12, 2024: City Year Memphis College & Career Fair
- March 7, 2024: The University of Tampa - DEI Group Tour
- March 14, 2024: Maryville College Group Tour
- March 25, 2024: Student Research Forum - Learn more HERE. The application deadline is March 8th. Apply HERE
- April 1-5, 2024: Graduate School Appreciation Week
- April 2, 2024: Graduate School Spring Social & GSA Spring Award Ceremony
- April 10, 2024: Philander Smith University College Fair
- April 2024: UofM Senior Class Luncheon Meet & Greet
- May 2-May 3, 2024: UofM Cap & Gown Distribution Meet & Greet from 9:00am - 4:00pm
Virtual Information Sessions & Office Hours
Are you thinking about applying to the University of Memphis Graduate School? Do you have questions about your academic options? If so, meet us during our virtual office hours & information session. We would love to speak to you directly about any questions or concerns you may be facing.
Virtual Office Hours
Professional Development Seminars
Please visit the Graduate Student Association website for detailed information on the seminars being offered.
Want to earn a free Graduate School stole to wear at graduation? Attend five Professional Development Seminars or Thesis/Dissertation workshops and earn a free stole. View the GSA calendar of events >
Grad School in the News
STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS ALUMNI & FACULTY FEATURES BLOGS & NEWSLETTERS
- Grad School Newsletter: Ascende Altius! - Issue 2
- Alumni Feature: Geetha Aradhyula – Her Impactful UofM Graduate School Experience
- Bloo Mitchell: Awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
- Jagath Chandra Mallam: Graduate Student Spotlight
- Lilian Onianwa: Graduate Student Spotlight
- Levonna Davis: Empowering Change in Child Welfare Research
- Alumni Feature: Jenny Jarvis Pallme's UofM Journey to Biomedical Engineering
- Shaping the Future of Physical Therapy Education: A Conversation with New Program Director, Dr. Jacque Bradford about UofM’s New DPT Program
- Ascende Altius: Newsletter Issue 2: A Note from the Dean
- Empowering Communities & Crafting Change: Nathali Roberts, UofM Grad School Alumna
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Travis Treece
- Grad School February 2024 Blog
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Madison ‘Mocha’ Hunter
- Funding Your Graduate Education at the University of Memphis
- The Transformative Benefits of Enrolling in a Carnegie R1 (Research) Institution like
the University of Memphis - Alumni Feature: Daqi Dong
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Chetna Tiwari
- January 2024 Blog- The Art of Networking: 9 Standout Strategies
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Sanjaya Regmi
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Andrew Patrick Plaxco
- 6 Benefits of a Graduate Certificate
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Julie Edelman
- Dorothy Arata Outstanding Graduate School Dissertation Award Recipient: Dr. Rivian Lewin
- December 2023 Blog: Deciding on Graduate School
- Ascende Altius! Vol1 - The University of Memphis Graduate School Newsletter
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Aniya Gold
- November 2023 Blog - Career Services resources, MBA News, & Festive Fun
- Crews Center for Entrepreneurship - Student Testimonials
- Grad School Dean Introduces New Newsletter
- Dr. Esra Ozdenerol & UofM: #15 GIS Certificate Ranking in the US
- UofM Alumni Feature: Dr. Diego Noccetti
- UofM Graduate School: October 2023 Blog - LinkedIn Advice, Dates, & Events
- UofM Graduate Student Spotlight: David Mayo
- Ph.D. Economics student, Babasoji Oyemakinde honored with the 2023 American Society
of Health
Economists Diversity Scholarship Award - UofM Graduate Alumni Feature: Ayushi Mehta Jain
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Christopher Harris
- UofM 2023 Student Research Form Graduate Student Winners
- UofM Graduate School: September 2023 Blog: 901 Day, Festivals, Plays, & Concerts
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Tiffany Howlett
- Graduate School August Blog: Explore Nature & Sports in Memphis
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Dr. T. J. Turner
- Graduate School July 2023 Blog: Fun, Local, Summer Events
- Two UofM 2023 NSF Graduate Research Fellow Recipients
- Message from Dean of the Graduate School, Dr. Deborah Perron Tollefsen
- Namuum Batbaatar: 1st place Life & Sciences winner of the Graduate Student Research Forum
- The University of Memphis Takes 2nd Place at the 2022 Southeastern Hedge Fund Competition
- 2022 Graduate Student Research Forum Award Winners
- Graduate School Open House Schedule 2022
- February 2022 Graduate Student Spotlight: Gregory L. Szwabowski
- December 2021 Graduate Student Spotlight: Tharwa Bilbeisi
- November 2021 Graduate Student Spotlight: Lipika Sarangi
- Dr. Allison Fetz-Palazola named recipient of the 2021 Dorothy Arata Outstanding Dissertation Award
- June 2021 Student Research Spotlights: Jessica Herring and Jaclyn Joy Gish-Lieberman
- 2021 Graduate School Fellowship and Scholarship Winners Announced
- Graduate Students, Noor Ghazal Aswad and Malcolm Charles, receive recognition for their research on the Syrian revolution and alternative fuels
- 2021 Online Student Research Forum
- Political Science Graduate Student, Daniel Warner, receives West Tennessee Teacher of the Year Award for 2020-2021 Academic Year
- University of Memphis Receives $9.4 million from HRSA to Advance Social Work, Nursing and College of Education
- Dr. Yunusa Olufadi receives ASA Biopharmaceutical Section’s Student Scholarship Award
- University of Memphis Doctoral Student Awarded NIH F31 Fellowship
- The School of Public Health Offers its Internationally-accredited Health Care Interpreter Training Program this Summer Online
- 2020 Graduate School Fellowship and Scholarship Winners Announced
- U.S. News & World Report Ranks 11 UofM Graduate Programs
- University of Memphis Adds Two New Doctoral Programs and a Master’s Program
- Psychology Student Samuel Acuff Wins National Fellowship for Addiction Research
- The UofM leadership team is headed to India in February 2020!
- The Graduate School Supports Our Tigers!
- UofM Commencement speaker was once a high school dropout, homeless, unemployed and living on the streets of Memphis. He now holds a Master's degree in Social Work. Watch Jack's Story >
- U.S. News & World Report Ranks 19 UofM Graduate Programs Among Nation's Best
- UofM Biomedical Engineering Graduate Students Commemorate Biomaterials Day
- MHA program receives Innovation Award
- UofM Graduate Students Helping Rescue Efforts in Puerto Rico