The Graduate School - Northwestern University

Hooding Ceremony Livestream
Our PhD and MFA Hooding Ceremony will take place today at 3 PM CDT at Cahn Auditorium.
Click here to view our livestream of the ceremony.
Spring Recognition Reception
On May 15, The Graduate School honored the newest Ryan Fellows and TGS award recipients.
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Hype Your Research
Dean Woodruff co-taught PhD candidate Mollie McQuillan's gender identity class on May 14.
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Presidential Fellows Induction
On May 2, The Graduate School inducted five new members to the Society of Fellows.
Read more about the current Presidential Fellows here.
Diversity & Inclusion
Learn how TGS works to create a diverse environment for academic success.
Visit the Diversity section to learn more about Our Inclusive Community.

Featured Events

Spring Degrees Conferred

June 25

All Day

Summer Change of Registration (Drop/Add)/Late registration begins

July 4

All Day

Independence Day (no classes)

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Spotlight

Spotlight on Alexis Reyes: PhD Student in Interdisciplinary Biological Sciences (IBiS)

Alexis Reyes is a second-year PhD student in the Interdisciplinary Biological Sciences (IBiS) Graduate Program and active member in Northwestern's chapter of the Society for Advancement of Chicagos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS). Beyond her research on genetic integrity in eukaryotes, Alexis is passionate about expanding equitable access to STEM education opportunities and resources for underrepresented students.

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Spotlight

Spotlight on Andrew Sabin, PhD: Entrepreneur and Research Engineer at Bose

Andrew Sabin's interest in perceptual learning - building sensory skills with training - led to the creation of his company, Ear Machine, after graduation. The company has since been acquired by Bose Corporation where Andrew works as a research engineer. Their first product, Hearphones, a pair of headphones designed to help people hear better in noise, is now available to the public.

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