All posts by Sean Hendricks
New leadership roles at the Graduate School
The Graduate School has two new leadership roles joining us at the beginning of July, and we are delighted to introduce them to the UT community.
Outstanding Mentor Award Spring 2026
The Graduate School is delighted to announce Brittany Shelton, assistant professor in the Department of Public Health, as the recipient of the Spring 2026 Outstanding Doctoral Mentoring Award.
EMBRACE Symposium accepting proposals for fall sessions
The Office of Assessment and Evaluation in the Division of Access and Engagement is excited to announce their second annual EMBRACE Symposium, which will take place in the Student Union on November 17–18 , 2026.
EEPS doctoral student protecting endangered hemlocks
The National Geographic Society has awarded a grant to doctoral student Sonja Schmoyer for research on endangered hemlock trees. She is one of the first 20 recipients of conservation grants under National Geographic’s American Keystones initiative, which supports efforts to protect the country’s ecological, cultural and economic pillars as the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary.
Nominate an outstanding doctoral mentor
The Graduate School is excited to announce that we are now accepting nominations for the Spring 2026 Outstanding Doctoral Mentor Award.
Nature Notes with the Graduate Student Senate
Join the Graduate Student Senate at Ijams Nature Center on April 23, from 5pm–7pm for hiking, journaling and reflection.
Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week
This week is Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week (GPSAW)!
Graduate School Pop-Ups around campus for GPSAW!
The Graduate School golf cart will be traveling around campus with snacks, swag, and treats to celebrate Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week!
Faculty fellows to improve collaboration with Graduate School
The Graduate School is excited to announce the Graduate School Faculty Fellows Program (GSFP), which is designed to take existing partnerships to a new level. Our first cohort of faculty fellows for spring 2026 will work closely with Graduate School leadership and staff to improve processes and implement solutions that benefit UT graduate students. Together, we can strengthen the support we provide, allowing students to achieve their goals and carry the Volunteer spirit forward.
Updated Thesis and Dissertation Submission Process
The Graduate School is transitioning to a new thesis and dissertation submission and review platform called Vireo. Vireo offers a more simplified submission process and allows for greater ease in tracking the progress of submissions through review stages.