Ilaria Strocchia (Spanish and Portuguese) is a 2025–2026 HRI Graduate Student Fellow. Her current research project, “Flowing Histories: Examining the Role of Water in Shaping Urban Spaces and Identities Across Cultures,” investigates how bo…
Graduate College staff are available to come to your department, research group or student organization meeting. We deliver workshops on topics ranging from general orientation to graduate studies, developing skills to succeed in graduate s…
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Congratulations on your admission to the Graduate College at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign! We want to make sure you have all the resources you need for a great start to your first semester as an Illinois graduate student. Che…
In alignment with Boldly Illinois 2030 our work is driven by six guiding principles: Our commitment to student success begins from day one. Understanding and adapting to the evolving needs and demographics of graduate learners, we foster su…
According to negotiation experts Robin Pinkley and Gregory Northcraft, only about 25 percent of job applicants attempt to negotiate. But virtually all employers agree that it is appropriate to negotiate if it is done professionally. So don’…
Search our Fellowship Finder database to find fellowships and grants that are right for you. You should read the funder’s announcement thoroughly to make sure you can establish an excellent fit between your goals and the funder’s goals. Cre…
Postdoctoral researchers are an important part of what makes Illinois a vibrant center for research. The Graduate College serves postdoctoral scholars and their faculty mentors by enhancing the postdoctoral experience and cultivating profes…
The Graduate College provides campus-wide leadership for the advancement of graduate education; promotes excellence, integrity, and equity in all graduate programs; and serves the scholarly and professional needs of prospective and current
More details coming soon. See below for the 2025 celebration! Graduate students make so many different contributions to our lives. We have all benefited from the graduate students in our classrooms, labs, department seminars, office hours,
Graduate school is an important investment. We want to connect you with resources to help you identify and understand expenses, find funding and employment, and get the support you need for everything from budgeting through taxes. Understan…
The Graduate College Mentoring Certificate Program supports and recognizes the development of intentional mentoring practices in academic contexts. Pursuing the certificate provides an opportunity to enhance skills, gain experience, and eng…