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The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) at UT Austin serves as the voice of graduate students to UT administrators, staff and faculty, as well as to the Texas Legislature. The GSA provides a plethora of opportunities to enrich the graduate student experience at UT.
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@utaustingradschoolCalling Texas Writers: Applications are now open for the Dobie Paisano Writing Fellowships in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027!
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@utaustingradschoolKhamron Micheals’s research is heavily informed by his experience at the bedside, working as a respiratory therapist for those with severe pulmonary diseases.
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@utaustingradschoolWhat a semester! ✨ The Office of Career and Life Design had the privilege of partnering with so many incredible offices across campus and employers throughout Austin to guide graduate students and postdocs along their career journeys.
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@utaustingradschoolAmidst the opioid overdose crisis, third-year Ph.D. student Jake Samora has been conducting community-engaged research with people who use drugs (PWUD) and providers of substance use disorder services, a challenge further complicated by pandemic-related disruptions.
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@utaustingradschoolThank you to Summer Salazar for hosting the Office of Career and Life Design’s Business and Etiquette Dinner at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center earlier this month.
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@utaustingradschool“I’m interested in how we can design and talk about technology in ways that benefit society while staying practical and effective,” Jeewon (Joanne) Kim, third-year Ph.D. candidate @txadpr @texasmoody, said.
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@utaustingradschoolWith his screenplay "Polar Night”, screenwriting M.F.A. student Aaron Lopez represents @utexasrtf @texasmoody as one of ten semifinalists in the 2025 Humanitas College Drama Awards.
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@utaustingradschoolIt’s thanks to second-year master's student Yenny Kang that some of your favorite South Korean films have reached US audiences. Before studying @utexasrtf @texasmoody, Kang worked at CJ ENM distributing South Korean films and TV shows to US streaming platforms like Tubi and Amazon.
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@utaustingradschool“During the pandemic, I saw firsthand how digital tools could increase access to care and support patients managing chronic conditions,” Namuun Clifford, fourth-year Ph.D. candidate @longhornnursing, said.
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Life in Austin is like no other. Experience live music, film and art, take a dip in the spring-fed waters of Barton Springs Pool or a hike along the Greenbelt, enjoy year-round sunshine and sample some of the best food in Texas.Graduate Student Events
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Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Thursday February 12, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm“Teaching with AI” aims to equip graduate student and postdoc instructors with practical strategies for integrating generative AI into lesson planning and day-to-day teaching.Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Thursday February 12, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmLocation:Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABCWhether you're preparing for academic interviews or exploring roles beyond the university, this workshop will help you approach interviews with clarity and confidence. Learn how to anticipate common questions, frame your research and experience for diverse audiences and communicate your strengths effectively. We’ll cover strategies for both in-person and virtual interviews, including how to navigate behavioral questions, present your professional story and follow up with impact. Participants will leave with tools to prepare for interviews across sectors and tips for showcasing their value in any setting.Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Friday February 13, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmLocation:Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABCThis interactive lab offers hands-on learning and peer feedback to help you feel prepared for real interviews. Practice answering common and challenging questions, refine your responses and build confidence in a supportive environment with guidance from peers and an OCLD staff member.Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Tuesday February 17, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmLocation:Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABCLearn the why, what and how of networking—and gain practical strategies to make it authentic and effective. Discover how to identify and approach contacts, start conversations, maintain relationships, and leverage networking for career exploration and job searches. Whether you’re new to networking or refining your approach, this session will help you grow your professional community with confidence.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday February 18, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmIn this hands-on workshop, you will develop strategies and methods for generating meaningful, appropriate, and actionable feedback on student work.Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday February 18, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmLocation:Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.134 Conference RoomAre you an international graduate student or postdoc scholar eager to brew up success in your career journey? Join us for Coffee and Connections Hour, where you can forge connections that transcend borders!Research Communication Skills Series: Thinking on Your Feet: Improv Tools for Research Communication
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Thursday February 19, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 amLocation:Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABCThis interactive workshop uses improvisation-based tools and structured games to help researchers communicate their work with greater clarity, confidence and impact in real time. Participants will practice responding to their environment, adapting explanations for different audiences and staying present when conversations do not go as planned.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Thursday February 19, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmLocation:Data Lab, Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL)Join the UT Libraries for this in-person workshop covering how to use Zotero for citation management.
