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The Graduate School is proud to recognize the graduate students who received GSRA awards in spring 2026. Their work advances UT's mission to build a better future for the people of Tennessee and communities around the world! Learn more about the winners at tiny.utk.edu/spring26-GSRA
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At UT, being a Volunteer means showing up for one another. 🧡 As you begin your journey on Rocky Top, hear advice from graduate students who are sharing what helped them succeed, connect, and make the most of their experience!
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After graduation, you may be wondering what you will have access to (and for how long) once you leave UT. OIT has put together a list of the most popular IT services and how long you will have access to them after graduation! Learn more at tiny.utk.edu/postgrad-OIT
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Wishing everyone a productive and refreshing spring study day! 🧡
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Congratulations to all graduate students who are successfully completing their full and second session courses for this spring semester today! We hope you have an amazing last day of classes for the semester!
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We’re proud to celebrate Sarah Deveraux, Blake Shelton, and Taylor Weber for earning the prestigious Outstanding GTA Award at the Academic Honors Banquet. Their remarkable dedication continues to elevate graduate education at UT!
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Summer 2026 parking permits are available now for graduate students! Find permits at parking.utk.edu! 🧡
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Congratulations to Dimetrius Brandon for receiving the Jimmy and Ileen Cheek Graduate Student Medal of Excellence and Amanda Galbraith for receiving the Chancellor's Award for University Engagement. It's a great time to celebrate graduate students and postdocs at UT!
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This has been a time of celebration! Four grad students were recognized at the Chancellor's Honors Banquet as the 1st awardees of the Beacon and Trailblazer awards. Congratulations to Lauren Bailey and Liam Whitaker (Beacon) and to Jake Buller-Young and Amy Kurr (Trailblazer).
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Would you like to recognize a faculty member that has had a major impact as a mentor to doctoral students? To nominate, visit tiny.utk.edu/outstanding-men…
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We’ve had an incredible GPSAW! We’re so proud to celebrate our amazing graduate and professional students. Their hard work, dedication, and achievements inspire us every day. Thank you to all the organizations and departments who helped make this celebration possible. 🧡
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Celebrate Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week with us from April 6-10, 2026! This week there are exciting events, an appreciation board, and surprises on campus. See the full schedule at tiny.utk.edu/GPSAW 🎉 #GradVols ! Have an amazing week, GradVols!
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Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week (GPSAW), will be held across the UT campus from April 6 to April 10. Please take a moment to post a message or say thank you to a UT graduate or professional student in your life by visiting tiny.utk.edu/thank-a-grad!
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Spring recess is here, GradVols! 🌷 There are no classes on April 2-3, and the Graduate School office will be closed on April 3. Wishing everyone a restful and happy break! 🧡
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If you’re a graduate student who has been putting off writing or revising your job application materials, this drop-in clinic is for you! Learn more at tiny.utk.edu/GPSAW
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This workshop offers a deep dive into the process of polishing academic application materials. Participants are invited to bring one job posting in their field to practice tailoring and targeting materials to fit an advertisement. Apply to attend at tiny.utk.edu/AcademicJobMate…
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Calling all graduate and professional students to join the 2026 awards brunch as a means to celebrate your academic year and campus impact! Attend on April 6 from 10 am - noon in SU 362. To learn more visit tiny.utk.edu/GPSAW
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Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, also known as GPSAW, will be held across UT from April 6 - 10, 2026! 🧡 To learn more about events, promotions, and activities visit tiny.utk.edu/GPSAW
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Stepping into Spring Break 🧡 We hope you have a restful, recharging break!
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The Graduate School wants to highlight the graduate students who received awards for fall 2025. Read about their research, scholarship efforts, and creative activities at tiny.utk.edu/GSRA2025 . To apply for a Spring 2026 GSRA award visit tiny.utk.edu/GSRA
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