Category Archives: Graduate School News
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.
Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week
This week is Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week (GPSAW)!
Fall 2025 Graduate Student Research Award Winners
As the spring 2026 submission cycle is now under way, the Graduate School wants to highlight the graduate students who received awards for fall 2025.
Faculty fellows to improve collaboration with Graduate School
The Graduate School is excited toย announceย 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 thatย benefitย UT graduate students.ย Together, we can strengthen the support we provide, allowing students to achieve their goals and carry the Volunteer spirit forward.ย
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.
Professional Development Spring 2026: Strategic Planning for Your Life
This initiative provides structured opportunities to reflect, plan, and prepare for the complex professional experiences ahead.
Gearing up for spring semester
Gearing up for the spring semester with a variety of resources for campus life, support, and information for the semester.
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Fall 2025
At Friday’s Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, over 150 doctoral graduates ascended to the stage to receive their hood and be called “doctor” before a crowd of friends and family.
Graduate Student Spotlight: Deanie Chaudoin
Accounting PhD student, Deanie Chaudoin, has gained experience teaching undergraduate courses at UT.
Postgraduation Technology Access
The Office of Innovative Technologies has put together a list of the most popular IT services. and their availability post-grad.