Meldy Tanako, an accomplished pianist, is one of our four finalists for the Spring 2020 Alumni Association Outstanding Master’s Graduate Award. She will earn a Master’s degree in Music next week. Meldy, who is from Medan, Indonesia, obtained her undergraduate degree at UCSI University in Malaysia...
Biologist Sarah McAnulty recently brought her “Squids Across America” tour to UL ɫAV. As the founder of Skype a Scientist, a program that connects scientists with K-12 classrooms across the globe, McAnulty has made it her mission to increase awareness about the work that scientists do -- and...
Asiman Saidzade is studying the elusive resources of the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale as part of his research in UL ɫAV’s Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering program. This 8-million-acre subsurface rock formation reaches across 28 parishes in south and central Louisiana and several...
Graduate students at UL ɫAV now benefit from centralized statistical research support through the new Statistical Consulting Center. Through individualized consultations with a statistician, graduate students can discuss the questions and objectives of their research and receive tailored...
The University of Louisiana at ɫAV is the only institution in Louisiana to offer a certificate in cardiovascular nursing for nurse practitioners. Graduates are uniquely positioned to succeed in a growing field, as the demand for specialized training in cardiac care increases. The...
Meet Dr. Jeremy Foreman, assistant professor and the graduate coordinator for the master’s in kinesiology program. His research examines the coaching labor market, such as the causes of coaches being hired or fired, as well as issues related to racial discrimination and deviant behavior. Dr. Foreman...
Wondering what to get the graduate student in your life this holiday season? We’ve compiled a list of gift ideas for busy, stressed out, on-the-geaux people — aka grad students! Presentation remote This handy little device can make your grad student’s life a lot easier! From teaching classes to...
Succeeding in grad school requires many skills, from learning to network with your peers, to time management, to working effectively with your advisor — and then comes the writing part of graduate school. Once you’ve completed your coursework and made headway on research for your dissertation or...
We’re in the last phase of the semester, and end-of-year holidays are on the horizon. But for grad students, this season isn’t about winding down -- it’s more of a mad dash to the finish line. Here are ten questions you shouldn’t ask the grad students in your life over the holidays. When will you...
This year, the Graduate School and the James Jackson Community of Scholars launched #ULGradNet, an initiative to bring students of similar backgrounds together to support one another. The first event centered on graduate students with kids, in recognition of the systemic challenges, from financial...
