UT Graduate School@UTKGradSchool
Oct 5
Happy fall break, GradVols! Wishing you a restful and relaxing break. 馃崅 馃А
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UT Graduate School@UTKGradSchool
Sep 24
Want to make your research slide stand out? Join a panel featuring campus experts, who will share practical tips for creating a slide that is clear, and compelling for any audience to understand. Attend virtually on October 1 from 2 - 3 PM. Learn more at tiny.utk.edu/3MT-Training
This image is an advertisement for "Slide School: Design, Data, and the 3-Minute Story." It mentions the event date as October 1, from 2 to 3 PM, and it's virtual. A person is speaking in front of a screen displaying slides with cartoon characters. The text "How to build your 3MT slides" is at the bottom, accompanied by an outline of a stopwatch on the left.
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UT Graduate School@UTKGradSchool
Sep 22
Happy National Postdoc Appreciation Week!

To our postdocs, this week is all about celebrating you and the impact you make at UT

You are researchers, mentors, innovators, and so much more!

This week, and every week, we appreciate your work!

#CelebrateUTPostdocs #NPAW
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UT Graduate School@UTKGradSchool
Sep 21
Want to make your research talk more effective and engaging? Join Dr. Marieke Keller for a session focused on practical techniques to help you communicate your research with clarity, and impact. Attend virtually on September 29 at 3 PM. Learn more at tiny.utk.edu/3MT-Training
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UT Graduate School@UTKGradSchool
Sep 20
Graduate School Vice Provost and Dean Marieke Van Puymbroeck and Associate Dean Jessi Smith recently visited the UT Space Institute to connect with graduate students, faculty, and administrators, strengthening our graduate community across UT! 馃獝馃А
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UT Graduate School@UTKGradSchool
Sep 18
150 years of postdoc positions in the United States!

150 years of our postdocs carrying discovery forward! Today, our postdocs are part of the legacy and shaping what鈥檚 next!

NPAW starts next week, let鈥檚 celebrate them.

#CelebrateUTPostdocs #NPAW
The image features a graphic celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation Week with a central emblem of a lit torch over an open book. Text includes "150 Years of Research, Discovery, & Impact" and encourages continuing the work. Dates noted are September 21-25, 2026.
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UT Graduate School@UTKGradSchool
Sep 14
Graduate Student Research Awards (GSRA) 2026 applications are now open! Applications will be accepted from September 14 - October 12, 2026. To learn more about application requirements and to apply, visit tiny.utk.edu/GSRA.
This image is a promotional graphic for the "Graduate Student Research Awards 2026." It mentions up to $5,000 in research funding. There is a statue holding a torch on the right. Applications are open from September 14 to October 12, with a URL provided: tiny.utk.edu/gsra.
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UT Graduate School@UTKGradSchool
Sep 9
Ready to take your presentation skills to the next level? Join Steve Sherman for a 3MT workshop to help you think on your feet and communicate with confidence and presence. Attend on September 18 from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM in Hodges Library 213. Learn more at tiny.utk.edu/3MT-Training
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UT Graduate School@UTKGradSchool
Sep 7
To our postdocs:

We see the late nights. We see the hard work. We see the discovery. We see the impact.

And during National Postdoc Appreciation Week, we鈥檙e making sure your impact is recognized. NPAW is coming September 21-25.

#NPAW #CelebrateUTPostdocs
A promotional graphic for National Postdoc Appreciation Week celebrating 150 years of postdocs, occurring September 21-25, 2026. The design includes a stylized torch and an open book beneath circular patterns and dots.
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UT Graduate School@UTKGradSchool
Sep 4
The 3MT Overview is coming up! Learn about competition criteria, get tips for delivering an effective talk and creating a compelling slide, and hear insights from Dr. Kriza Calumba, Fall 2025 3MT First Place Winner! Learn more at tiny.utk.edu/3MT-Training
The image is a promotional poster for a "3MT Overview" event scheduled for September 11 at 9鈥疉M EST. It is a virtual event. The poster includes a stopwatch graphic. Below, a person is speaking at a podium, holding a microphone, with a blurred presentation screen in the background.
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UT Graduate School@UTKGradSchool
Sep 3
For 150 years, postdocs have been part of the story of research and discovery in the U.S. This year, #NPAW is a chance to celebrate those continuing that legacy on Rocky Top!

We鈥檙e celebrating our postdocs September 21-25. #CelebrateUTPostdocs
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UT Graduate School@UTKGradSchool
Aug 26
Dream big. Work hard. Give back.
Dolly Parton spent a lifetime showing us what those words can mean. Her legacy is one of talent, generosity, perseverance and opportunity.

Today, the Graduate School is paying tribute to a true Tennessee original.
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UT Graduate School@UTKGradSchool
Aug 25
Kinda chic to accidentally start a dean dress code.
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UT Graduate School@UTKGradSchool
Aug 24
3MT 2026 trainings begin soon, with a focus on developing effective research communication skills. They are open to all graduate students and 3MT participants. Learn more about 3MT trainings and view the schedule at tiny.utk.edu/3MT-Training
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UT Graduate School@UTKGradSchool
Aug 21
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition is more than a competition. Preparing a 3MT presentation challenges you to answer one of the most important questions you'll face throughout your career: Why does your work matter? Sign up today: bit.ly/4wj11pQ
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UT Graduate School@UTKGradSchool
Aug 20
A night to remember. A Torch to carry forward.

For the first time, incoming graduate students joined their fellow Volunteers for Torch Night, a tradition that welcomes each new class to Rocky Top.

Here鈥檚 a look back at a special night for our #GradVols.
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A group of people crossing the street. In the background, a crowd follows along the crosswalk. Traffic cones and a building with trees are visible. A large crowd is gathered indoors with a stage at the front. The stage has a big screen displaying "The University of Tennessee Torch Night." The audience is seated and the area is well-lit with numerous bright lights above.
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UT Graduate School@UTKGradSchool
Aug 19
Getting ready to tackle your thesis or dissertation? Join our virtual Format Chat on September 10 from 10 AM - 11:30 AM with Abby Sherman, Assistant Director of Student Support! Learn more at tiny.utk.edu/FormatChat
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UT Graduate School@UTKGradSchool
Aug 17
Welcome back, GradVols! Wishing you a successful and rewarding fall semester. As you pursue your academic and professional goals, know that The Graduate School is here to support you every step of the way.
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UT Graduate School@UTKGradSchool
Aug 16
Thank you to everyone joining us tonight for Torch Night! We're glad to be here to celebrate with you, Grad Vols! 馃А
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UT Graduate School@UTKGradSchool
Aug 14
Leadership is stronger when we work together. The Graduate School is excited to take the opportunity to connect with campus leaders at UT鈥檚 Academic Leadership Retreat and continue the conversations shaping the future of graduate education, research, and student success.
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