In graduate school, deadlines are everywhere. And, as graduation nears, the time you have between where you are and what needs to be done can easily slip away. Projects and papers pile up, stress levels rise, and it becomes harder to squeeze in research and dedicated writing time. Making the best...
In this moment, our city faces heightened racial tensions between protesters and local leaders. Our graduate community continues to stand in solidarity with those protesting anti-Black racism and racial violence. Over the summer, we sat down with several graduate students who are active in the fight...
Grad school is hard, so you need the best tools at your side to keep thriving. Here’s a rundown of 10 best apps for grad school, from productivity-boosters to apps to help you unwind. Apps to Keep You on Track You may already be using an app like Trello to coordinate your projects. If not, it’s time...
Olivia LaHaye has been recognized as the recipient of the Spring 2020 Alumni Association Outstanding Master’s Graduate Award. On Friday, she will earn a Master of Science degree in civil engineering. After completing her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at 鶹AV in 2018, this Vidrine...
Abby Pratt, a deep-sea octopus researcher, is one of our four finalists for the Spring 2020 Alumni Association Outstanding Master’s Graduate Award. She will earn a Master’s of Science degree in Biology this week. After growing up in Poway, California, Abby earned her bachelor’s degree in zoology at...
Tyler Martinez, a student of Rhetoric and Literature, is one of our four finalists for the Spring 2020 Alumni Association Outstanding Master’s Graduate Award. He will earn a Master’s of Arts degree in English this week. Tyler, a Thibodaux native, obtained his bachelor’s degree in English at UL...
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 鶹AV. 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 鶹AV’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 鶹AV 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...
