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BY KATHERINE BECKER + LIBBI MILLER | FEB 11 2015

Here’s what the big day has in store for you.

BY SHARI GRAYDON | JAN 16 2015

In the second episode of Engaging Audiences, Shari Graydon emphasizes the use of visual material when trying to convey your message. Intro music courtesy of Bensound. Your research is important and deserves as much attention as possible. But if no one can understand what you’re talking about, what’s the point? University Affairs magazine and Informed […]

BY NANA LEE, ZAYNA KHAYAT + REINHART REITHMEIER | JAN 14 2015

Transforming graduate education.

BY PEGGY BERKOWITZ | JAN 06 2015

Book provides a very different way of looking at that question. And, that’s a relief.

BY UA/AU | DEC 16 2014

How to control your projects.

BY SHARI GRAYDON | DEC 09 2014

Your research is important and deserves as much attention as possible. But if no one can understand what you’re talking about, what’s the point? University Affairs magazine and Informed Opinions have teamed up to bring you a video series on how to communicate your research to a wide audience. Hosted by Shari Graydon, it will […]

BY RICHARD PARKER | DEC 03 2014

Setting the right tone and putting faculty first are key.

BY LAURA BISAILLON + JOAN EAKIN | NOV 12 2014

Newcomers to the academy do not necessarily or immediately find its rules easy to grasp.

BY JOHN LORENC | NOV 05 2014

Four steps to selling yourself to a non-academic employer.

BY CHRISTOPHER J. SCHNEIDER | OCT 21 2014

Student evaluations are important.

BY LEAH D. SHEPPARD | SEP 17 2014

There are more opportunities than ever for academics to gain attention for their research.

BY DAVID SMITH | SEP 10 2014

Good students are hard to find.

BY HEATHER CRAY | AUG 06 2014

“The thesis can address small gaps within saturated research areas.”

BY CATHERINE RIDDELL | JUL 23 2014

One academic’s experience running a campaign and joining a university council.

BY PEGGY BERKOWITZ | MAY 14 2014

Grad school is a good time to start exploring a career path in publishing.

BY DAVID SMITH | MAY 14 2014

Yes, the stress of work can be immense, but I’ve developed a few simple tricks to keep it under control.

BY ADAM CHAPNICK | MAY 07 2014

Many professors are introverts, but teaching conferences don’t seem to recognize that fact.

BY ROCHELLE MAZAR | APR 23 2014

Instant feedback is extremely valuable to a teacher, especially in larger classes. Classroom response systems or clickers help make this possible.

BY KATHERINE ANDERSON | APR 09 2014

“Many international students genuinely need to reflect for a short period before answering a question.”

BY RHONDA MOORE | APR 02 2014

A master’s degree was always on my to-do list. Now, here I am.

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