assorted tools
"Project 52/33 - Black and White" by James Milstid | CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Tues., September 4

Teaching is more than providing information to your students. This article provides some great tools for ways to use technology in your classroom.
important written on a note
"Word "important" marked with a highlighter" by Marco Verch | CC BY 2.0

Tues., August 21

At New Student Orientation this year, Dr. Carr (Dean of Graduate Education) shared important information for all graduate students about their responsibilities as students. These remarks are transcribed and condensed from his comments.
Gears and a Coil
"Sprong!" by arbyreed | CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Tues. August 7, by Adrienne Christian

Whether you're new to UNL or have been a graduate student at UNL for a while, it's important to start the year on the right foot. Adrienne Christian shares her thoughts on how to start the semester well.
online class homework
"Homework" by Matt Gibson | CC BY-NC 2.0

Tues., July 10, 2018, by Dr. Tawnya Means

As a instructor, you will need to learn how to use Canvas (UNL's learning management system) to communicate with your students and as a teaching tool. Read on to learn more about Canvas and how to use it effectively whether you teach online or face-to-face.
reading in hammock
"How do you spell Saturday? H-a-m-m-o-c-k!" by The Shifted Librarian | CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Tues., June 5, 2018

It's important to use the summer to find time to recharge and take care of yourself. Here are some great ideas of how to use local resources to relax, even if you can't get away for a long vacation.
group meeting
"HA staff in the Bedford office" by HA0521-045 | CC BY 2.0

Tues., May 1, 2018

Your mentor and adviser will serve as one of the most important relationships during graduate school. Developing a positive, supportive relationship with your adviser requires thinking about how you can communicate most effectively with your adviser. Here are some tips to make sure you have a good relationship with your adviser or mentor.
Research Fair logo

Tues., April 17, 2018

Over 150 graduate students presented their research last week at the Spring Research Fair. If you missed the event, here's a recap of some of the posters presented.
podium and microphone
"step up to the mic" by Tom Woodward | CC BY-NC 2.0

Tues., April 3, 2018

Learning to present your research publicly at research conferences, workshops, or other events is an important aspect of your graduate experience. The following advice will help you prepare an effective presentation, successfully present your work, and use your presentation to improve your research.
parent and child
201602" by Jake Guild | CC BY 2.0

Tues., March 20, 2018

Parenting and completing graduate school present some unique challenges. One graduate student shares her experience and how she has overcome these challenges.
typing on computer
"Woman types on keyboard (laptop working from home)" by Thought Catalog | CC BY 2.0

Tues., March 6, 2018

Some students choose to enroll in fully online programs. Other students may find themselves taking a course or two in an online or blended format. This article shares some of the opportunities for online courses or programs at UNL and tips to be successful in online courses.