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2026 Research Day

April 10th @ 12pm to 5pm, Wake Downtown Main Lobby, 455 Vine Street. Come out for a day of discovery and collaboration as graduate students and postdoctoral fellows share their innovative research. This event highlights the exciting work happening across our community through data blitz talks, […]


2026 Hooding Speaker

Dr. M. Shane Hutson M. Shane Hutson is a Professor of Physics and the A.B. Learned Professor of Living State Physics at Vanderbilt University. His training began with BA and MS degrees in physics from Wake Forest University – conducting research and publishing his first […]


Wake Downtown Coffee Break

March 30th @ 8:30am to 10am, Wake Downtown Main Lobby. Take a break and grab some FREE coffee and Duck Donuts in the main lobby of Wake Downtown, courtesy of GSAS and the Medical School. Hang out and chat with other graduate students, or grab and […]


2026 Research Day

Register by March 29th. Research Day is a special opportunity for our graduate programs to come together as a community to share cutting edge research and advancements in the relevant field of study. This year’s event will be held on Friday, April 10th from 12pm to […]


Dan River Canoeing Day Trip

March 22nd. Join the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences and Outdoor Pursuits on this FREE beginner-friendly canoe trip on the Dan River! Exclusively for GSAS students, food and transportation from campus will be provided.  Space is limited, and students will be placed on a waitlist […]


Reynolda Campus Coffee Break

March 17th @ 8:30am to 10am, Grad Student Lounge, ZSR 425. Calling all graduate students! Take a break and grab some FREE coffee and treats in the Graduate Student Lounge, courtesy of GSAS and ZSR Library. Invite a grad student from any school and program, hang […]


Accessibility Matters: Preparing Your Thesis PDF

Preparing Your Thesis PDF March 16th @  5pm to 6pm. Learn how to create a more accessible, more compliant PDF for your thesis or dissertation. This workshop introduces key accessibility practices, including proper document structure, headings, alt text, and accessibility checks to ensure your work can […]


Grad Student Spring Coworking Hours

March 5th, 19th, & 16th @ 8:30am to 10am, Writing Center, ZSR 426. Coworking Hours are here all semester long! You bring whatever it is you need to get done, and we’ll bring the free Bagel Station. Stay for a while or stop by on your […]


GSAS Career Coaching

As a reminder, GSAS students can receive free career support! We assist with resume reviews, targeted job search strategies, interview prep, career exploration, and networking. Schedule an appointment with Mary Katherine Newsome, Assistant Director of Graduate Student Affairs, on her scheduling site or […]


Spring Career Fair

January 21st @ 12pm to 4pm, Sutton Center. The Spring Career Fair is your premier opportunity to connect with dozens of employers, and it is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Whether you are looking for a summer internship, a full-time career, or exploring advanced degree […]


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