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08. 17. 2026
2026-2027 Doctoral Dissertation Fellows
The Graduate School is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 Doctoral Dissertation Fellows.
07. 31. 2026
Sixth issue of SPARK eZine features the work of COSP Scholars!
The Community of Scholars Program is excited to announce the publication of the sixth issue of SPARK: Legacies, Inheritances & Futures. SPARK is an eZine that centers the research, experiences, and voices of graduate researchers who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color (BIPOC).
06. 08. 2026
Announcing the 2026 Graduate School Best Dissertation Award Winners
Selections are based on the originality and importance of the research, as well as the potential for the student to make an unusually significant contribution to their field.
06. 08. 2026
2026-2027 Endowed Fellowship Recipients
The Graduate School is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 Endowed Fellowship Recipients
05. 01. 2026
Dr. Elisia Cohen named Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School at University of Minnesota
Dr. Elisia Cohen named Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School at University of Minnesota
03. 25. 2026
UMN Alum Benjamin Magruder Named 2026 Schmidt Science Fellow
UMN Alum Benjamin Magruder Named 2026 Schmidt Science Fellow
03. 24. 2026
Graduate School Now Hiring: Chief of Staff and Operations
The University of Minnesota Graduate School invites applications for a Chief of Staff and Operations (COSO), a key leadership role supporting the Vice Provost for Graduate and Professional Education and Dean of the Graduate School.
03. 23. 2026
2026-2027 Interdisciplinary Doctoral Fellowship Recipients Announced
The Interdisciplinary Doctoral Fellowship (IDF) provides a unique opportunity for outstanding Ph.D. students who are engaged in interdisciplinary research to study with faculty at one of the University’s interdisciplinary research centers or institutes during the fellowship year.
02. 05. 2026
2026 MAGS Excellence in Teaching Award Winners
The Graduate School is pleased to announce the 2026 MAGS Excellence in Teaching Award Winners