University of Rhode Island Graduate School

05/27/2026

🚨 STARTING SOON!

Prepare with Purpose: Planning, Timelines, and Readiness Gaps
🗓 Wednesday, May 27
⏰ 3:00–4:00 PM (ET)

Today marks the first session of The Graduate School at UConn’s Academic Job Series – Summer 2026: Faculty Futures: Plan and Prepare, a virtual series designed to help graduate students confidently navigate the academic job market.

This is a great starting point to better understand expectations and begin preparing strategically.

👉 Register and view the full series:
https://grad.uconn.edu/2026/05/19/academic-job-series-summer-2026/

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

✨ Graduate Student Spotlight ✨

Join us in celebrating Alyssa Tsukada, a Ph.D. student at .gso, who was recently honored at URI's AAPI Heritage Celebration with the Asian Cultural Ambassador Award.

As a Japanese American artist and scientist, Alyssa brings people together through art, culture, and community - whether she’s hosting workshops, organizing events, or sharing her work at spaces like the GSO Winter Artisans Market.

She is active in student organizations and committees, such as , , and

Visit her current exhibition, “The Little Things - Exploring Nature's Mirrored Microscopic Morphologies” at Narragansett Bay Campus' Studio Blue gallery (open weekdays until August 17).

From to , Alyssa continues to create space for meaningful conversations around identity, representation, and belonging across URI.

Congratulations, Alyssa!

Show some 👏 for Alyssa in the comments!

05/21/2026

🎓 Thinking about a future in academia? Get ready for the academic job market with this free virtual summer series hosted by The Graduate School at UConn and open to all !

From faculty application materials and teaching/research presentations to interviews and negotiating offers, these workshops are designed to help you navigate every stage of the academic job search with confidence.

Learn directly from experienced career and teaching professionals at UConn throughout this multi-session series running this summer from May 27 – July 22.

✨ Whether you're exploring academic careers or preparing to apply, this is a great opportunity to build your skills and gain insider guidance.

📅 Starts Wednesday, May 27
💻 Virtual
🔗 Register now and view the full schedule: https://grad.uconn.edu/2026/05/19/academic-job-series-summer-2026/

05/15/2026

🎓🐏 The is celebrating the Class of 2026!

Honoring every journey.
Celebrating every degree.

To our - your dedication and persistence brought you here. Congratulations on this incredible achievement and the impact you’re ready to make.

Join us in celebrating and share your joy, or drop a 👏 in the comments with a message of pride and inspiration for our grads!

04/29/2026

⏰ Final Reminder! Happening Tomorrow!

Join the Providence Writing Retreat (Spring 2026) for a focused morning of writing, reflection, and community.

🗓 TOMORROW, Thursday, April 30
⏲ 9 AM –1 PM
📍 RINEC (350 Eddy St, Providence, RI), Room 326
✨ Bring a project, set an intention, and make real progress alongside fellow writers.

👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpxFpNS1TrNBKldBSOvX5hLYBdc66iohqCtKEO8K1W9kNy3A/viewform

We hope to see you there! let’s write... ✍️

04/27/2026

Join our Writing Jam Session and turn your ideas into progress! Whether you’re tackling a term paper, dissertation chapter, or mapping out your summer plans, this is your space to focus, write, and stay accountable alongside fellow grad students.

You will receive
☕️ Coffee, tea, and light breakfast
💪 On-site support from a Writing Lab consultant
✨ The option to drop in anytime and stay as long as you like

Show up, settle in, and get it done! Finish the semester strong!

🗓️ Thursday, April 30
⏰ 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
📍RINEC (350 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903) - Room 326
🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpxFpNS1TrNBKldBSOvX5hLYBdc66iohqCtKEO8K1W9kNy3A/viewform

04/23/2026

✨ Today at 1 p.m.!

Make your summer work for you with Making Your Summer Break Count, focused on personal development, academics, and career growth.

🔗 Last‑minute registration open: https://uri-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/YypieEonQwyP6i91N_-Nhg #/registration

04/23/2026

Need a finals-season boost for your writing?

✍️ Join your peers for a cozy writing retreat by the ocean where you’ll set a goal, stay accountable, and make real progress on manuscripts, proposals, thesis chapters, or any academic project.

Snacks included, motivation guaranteed, and all writers welcome! Register now or just walk in!

🗓️ Friday, April 24
⏰ 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
📍Bay Campus - Coastal Institute Large Conference Room

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSen-jlaZ5WBLrxiiOFmAg47aXgIaFxm8jqUD3WKBLbHRcG01Q/viewform

04/22/2026

⏰ HAPPENING TOMORROW: Making Your Summer Break Count

Summer break is coming up, and while it’s a well‑earned time to recharge, it can also be an opportunity to make steady, meaningful progress on academic work, WITHOUT BURNING OUT!

Join the Graduate Writing & Presenting Lab for a practical conversation about how to balance rest with productivity during the summer months.

We’ll cover:
✍️ Setting realistic summer writing and work goals
🧠 Managing exhaustion and unstructured time
📅 Planning ahead for the upcoming academic year

🗓 April 23, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM ET
🔗 Save your spot: https://uri-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/YypieEonQwyP6i91N_-Nhg #/registration