News and Events

Updated: July 13, 2008

3rd Annual Postdoctoral Scholar Meeting

Flyer Thumbnail Free professional program designed specifically for all University Postdoctoral Scholars will be held November 7, 2008 at University Park Marriott Hotel. Faculty Mentors and Graduate Students who are thinking about postdoctoral training are also welcome to attend. More information available from the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Research Education website, or download a meeting flyer. You can also contact the Postdoctoral Affairs Office at 801.585.0361.


May 14, 2008

International Teaching Assistant Program

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Departments may now register students for the 2008-2009 ITA Program. The certification process begins with testing for admission to the August 12-20 Pre-Fall ITA Workshop. Contact Diane Cotsonas, ITA Program Coordinator for details.


May 2, 2008

U of U 2008 Rosenblatt Prize

Bob Goldberg

The 2008 Rosenblatt Prize has been awarded to Robert A. Goldberg, professor of history and director of the Obert C. and Grace A. Tanner Humanities Center.


April 22, 2008

2008 Mentor Award Recipients

Phyllis Coley Robert Goldberg Gary Keck

We are extremely pleased to announce winners of the 2008 Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Scholar Mentor Awards.


January 10, 2008

2008 Distinguished Mentor Nominations

Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Distinguished Mentor Award nominations are now being accepted. The deadline for nominations is March 7, 2008.


November 29, 2007

2008 Rosenblatt Nominations

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The nomination deadline for the 2008 Rosenblatt Prize for Excellence is February 1, 2008.


August 3, 2007

2nd Annual Postdoctoral Scholar Meeting

Free professional program designed specifically for all University Postdoctoral Scholars will be held October 26, 2007 at the Salt Lake City Marriott University Park Hotel. For registration and more information visit Research Education's Site or download a flyer.


July 31, 2007

Tuition Benefit Program Training

The Graduate School is pleased to announce that on August 8th, 2007 we will be offering two sessions of training for the Tuition Benefit Program and Graduate Student Subsidized Health Insurance Program.
Update: training materials are now available: Morning Session & Afternoon Session


June 5, 2007

2007-2008 Fellowship Awards

We are pleased to announce the recipients of numerous fellowships, assistantships and scholarships.


May 4, 2007

U of U 2007 Rosenblatt Prize Awarded

Mary Beckerle

U of U 2007 Rosenblatt Prize Awarded to Mary C. Beckerle, professor of biology and executive director of Huntsman Cancer Institute.


May 1, 2007

2007 Mentor Award Recipients

Susan Beck Peter Philips Carl Thummel

We are extremely pleased to announce winners of the 2007 Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Scholar Mentor Awards .


March 19, 2007

ITA Program Workshop

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The International Teaching Assistant Program certification process begins with testing for admission to the Pre-Fall ITA Workshop being held this year from August 7 through August 15. Contact Diane Cotsonas, ITA Program Coordinator for details (801.585.6659 or diane.cotsonas@gradschool.utah.edu).


January 17, 2007

2007 Distinguished Mentor Nominations

Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Distinguished Mentor Award nominations are now being accepted. The deadline for nominations is March 30, 2007.


January 10, 2007

2007 Rosenblatt Nominations

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The nomination deadline for the 2007 Rosenblatt Prize for Excellence is February 23, 2007.


November 29, 2006

Graduate Financial Assistance Opportunities

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University-Sponsored Fellowships & Scholarships available for the 2007-08 academic year.


November 21, 2006

Tuition Benefit Program Training

The Graduate School is pleased to announce that on December 6, 2006 we will be offering two sessions of training for the Tuition Benefit Program and Graduate Student Subsidized Health Insurance Program.
Update: training materials are now available


September 29, 2006

Office of Diversity

Sweeney Windchief

The Graduate School is pleased to announce the official opening of the Office of Diversity . The office is guided by Sweeney Windchief, M.A., and Assistant Dean for Diversity.


September 27, 2006

1st Annual Postdoctoral Scholar Meeting

Free professional program designed specifically for all University Postdoctoral Scholars will be held October 27, 2006 at the Salt Lake City Marriott University Park Hotel.


May 24, 2006

2006-2007 Fellowship Awards

We are pleased to announce the recipients of numerous fellowships, assistantships and scholarships.


May 5, 2006

U of U 2006 Rosenblatt Prize Awarded

David Chapman

U of U 2006 Rosenblatt Prize Awarded to David S. Chapman, professor of geology & geophysics and Dean of the Graduate School.


May 2, 2006

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and Professional Programs

Nancy Nickman

The Graduate School is pleased to announce the official opening of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and Professional Programs.


May 1, 2006

2006 Mentor Award Recipients

Cynthia Berg Chris Ireland Mary Lucero

The first-annual Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Scholar Mentor Awards have been announced.


April 10, 2006

ITA Program Workshop

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The International Teaching Assistant Program certification process begins for most students with the Pre-Fall 2006 ITA Workshop being held this year from August 8 through August 17. For more information, see the ITA page.