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Navigating grad school shouldn't feel like a solo mission. If you’re a first-generation or Pell-Grant student looking to make a real impact, the Gopher Grad Initiative is here to clear the path. Whether you’re just curious about a Master’s or ready to tackle a PhD, our workshops provide the blueprint to navigate grad school with confidence. Let’s turn that "what if" into your next big move.
Sign up for some of our upcoming workshops below.
Finding Your Mentors: How to Build a Support System That Lasts
Strong campus connections don’t happen by accident. This workshop helps undergraduate students learn how to connect with faculty, graduate students, peers, and research communities in ways that support their academic goals. We will place particular emphasis on building relationships with faculty and exploring how those relationships can lead to research opportunities, mentorship, and clearer pathways to graduate school.
March 18, 2026
3:30-4:30PM
Zoom
Why Become Faculty? Exploring the Impact of Academic Careers
This panel invites students to learn what it really means to become faculty and why many scholars choose this path. Faculty panelists will share how their work in research, teaching, and mentorship allows them to shape knowledge, support students, and create meaningful impact within and beyond the university. They will also discuss the personal and professional benefits of academic careers, how values and lived experiences shape their work, and what they find most meaningful about life as faculty.
April 15, 2026
3:30-4:30PM
Zoom
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Check out past workshops on our Canvas Page!
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