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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
01. 26. 2026
Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week Activities: 2026
Join us for 2026 Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week!
11. 17. 2025
2026 Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award
The Graduate School is pleased to announce the 2026 Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award Winners
11. 17. 2025
Itorobong Uwatt from School of Public Health wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition
Itorobong “Itoro” Uwatt from School of Public Health wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition
10. 13. 2025
Your Voice Matters: Take the 2025 gradSERU Survey
The Graduate Student Experience in the Research University (gradSERU) Survey is now open!