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Life as a graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin means receiving a world class education in top-ranked programs, having access to premium health and wellness resources, the opportunity to join 1,000+ student organizations and more- all while living in Austin, Texas.
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Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at The University of Texas at Austin are changing the world. They're transforming health care through research and technology, working to find energy solutions and helping to deepen our sense of history and culture. What will you do at UT Austin?
Get Involved as a Grad Student
The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) at UT Austin serves as the voice of graduate students to UT administrators, staff and faculty, as well as to the Texas Legislature. The GSA provides a plethora of opportunities to enrich the graduate student experience at UT.
You can get involved by attending GSA meetings every other week during the fall and spring in the Legislative Assembly Room in WCP 2.302 or via Zoom. Visit the GSA website to learn more.
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@utaustingradschoolMeet Ahmed Z. Sihorwala, a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in Chemical Engineering at the Cockrell School of Engineering.
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@utaustingradschoolCongratulations to the 2026 Cohort of Early Career Postdoctoral Scholars!
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@utaustingradschoolCongratulations to the pilot cohort of 18 postdoctoral scholars who completed the inaugural Postdoctoral Teaching Academy in 2025-2026! Certificates were presented at a lunch on Wednesday, May 14, 2026.
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@utaustingradschoolDuring his postdoctoral fellowship @odeninstitute Center for Computational Oncology, Guillermo Lorenzo contributed to research that was awarded a 2026 President’s Research Impact Award. Lorenzo is now a Ramon y Cajal fellow at the University of A Coruña in Spain.
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@utaustingradschoolBefore Chengyue Wu became a tenure-tracked Assistant Professor in the Department of Imaging Physics at MD Anderson Cancer Center, she was a postdoctoral fellow @odeninstitute.
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@utaustingradschoolAs an inaugural Texas Quantum Institute postdoctoral fellow @ut_physics, Frank Gao recently co-authored a groundbreaking paper on ultrafast magnetism with Assistant Professor Edoardo Baldini, which was awarded the 2026 Research Paper Excellence Award.
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@utaustingradschoolA recent Ph.D. graduate in the @texasischool, Angie Zhang is committed to ensuring the technologies shaping our world are designed with people at the center.
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@utaustingradschoolCongratulations to all of our graduating master’s and doctoral students, including Apryl Salomaa, a Master of Science in Social Work graduate from @utaustinsocialwork.
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@utaustingradschoolExperience a day in the life with UT Austin graduate student Alexandra Dorantes. Earning her master's degree in vocal pedagogy and vocal literature all while being a recording artist, Latin Grammy voting member and vocal teacher.
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Life in Austin is like no other. Experience live music, film and art, take a dip in the spring-fed waters of Barton Springs Pool or a hike along the Greenbelt, enjoy year-round sunshine and sample some of the best food in Texas.Graduate Student Events
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Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday August 26, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:15 pmLocation:Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABCLooking for an on-campus job? This workshop covers how to tailor your resume and cover letter so they stand out, where to find opportunities you might not know exist, and how to reach out proactively to create openings that aren't even posted.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday August 26, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmLocation:VirtualThis workshop helps you establish credibility, set clear expectations, and build the kind of early rapport that makes everything easier later.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Thursday August 27, 2026, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pmLocation:Off-CampusThe Graduate Archer Fellowship Program provides graduate students from across The University of Texas System with a unique opportunity to live, learn and intern in Washington, D.C. during the summer. This info session is geared towards graduate students in the Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS).
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Thursday August 27, 2026, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pmLocation:VirtualIf you've been putting off case prep, this is your sign to stop waiting. Management Consulted is bringing a one-of-a-kind workshop to UT Austin students: a single, high-intensity session that covers both fundamental and advanced case interview skills.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Thursday August 27, 2026, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pmLocation:VirtualManagement Consulted is bringing a one-of-a-kind workshop to UT Austin students: a single, high-intensity session that covers both fundamental and advanced case interview skills.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Tuesday September 1, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmLocation:VirtualJaclyn Le, UT Austin Alumnus and Co-Founder of Kaleidoscope LLC, will present on effective communication, relationship management, and practical tips for an introductory course on a career in consulting for social impact organizations.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday September 2, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmLocation:Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABCWhether you're starting from a blank page, updating a resume that's a few years old, or translating your academic CV into resume format for the first time, this workshop walks you through building a resume from the ground up. You'll learn what to include, how to frame your experience for non-academic audiences, and how to structure a document that gets noticed.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Thursday September 3, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmLocation:Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classroom CA networking preparation session designed to help graduate students and postdocs make the most of their upcoming Microsoft site visit. Participants will learn practical strategies for introducing themselves, starting conversations, asking meaningful questions, and building professional connections with Microsoft employees.
