School of Graduate Studies

When Daniel Goldmark was a first-year undergraduate student, he felt confused about his future. Having just switched his major from botany to music, Goldmark took a chance and reached out to one of his professors in search of some much-needed guidance. “Even though he wasn’t my official academic…

Graduate students, postdoc scholars/fellows and research scholars considering a career as faculty members or teaching at the university level are invited to sign up for UNIV401, Advanced Professional Development for University Teaching. UNIV401 is a no-credit course aimed at introducing…

As president of Graduate Student Council (GSC), sixth-year PhD candidate Aaron McPeck is an essential link between the university’s administration and its graduate and professional students. It’s a role he relishes as an aspiring higher education administrator. “I love watching people succeed, and…

In early April each year, colleges and universities across the country recognize Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW), a week of programming designed to celebrate graduate students’ achievements. And thanks to the efforts of our School of Graduate Studies, Case Western Reserve University is no…

International graduate and professional students who are teaching or are interested in teaching in the U.S. are invited to participate in a three-session seminar offered by the School of Graduate Studies. In the seminar, participants will discuss and share thoughts on teaching and learning in the…

Nominations are open for the 2021 Graduate Awards. Faculty and staff from academic departments with degrees offered through the School of Graduate Studies are encouraged to nominate outstanding students for several prestigious awards to be honored in a ceremony at the end of the spring semester.…

Do you know a CWRU faculty member who is an outstanding teacher or mentor to graduate students? Nominate them for the prestigious John S. Diekhoff Awards for Graduate Teaching and Mentoring. There are up to four Diekhoff Awards given annually: two awards for Distinguished Graduate Teaching and two…

The Diekhoff Student Committee is seeking applications from students at the School of Graduate Studies. For more than 40 years, the John S. Diekhoff Award has recognized graduate faculty for their exemplary contributions to the education and development of students through advising, mentoring and…

Graduate students are needed to serve as members of the Academic Integrity Board/University Judicial Board. Being a member of the board provides a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with students, faculty and administrators in an atmosphere that promotes respect, community and integrity.…

While this spring has held an unprecedented amount of change, our graduate students continue to do outstanding work on campus, around Cleveland, and beyond. To honor our students, the School of Graduate Studies will still hold its annual Graduate Award Ceremony, but this year as a virtual…