News & Events

Graduates, in cap and gown, sit in a row at Commencement

Explore the latest at the Graduate School! Stay informed about the happenings within the graduate school, where student support and student success take center stage. We welcome your involvement in our events and encourage you to witness the academic accomplishments of our dedicated students.

Browse through our calendar of events and discover a variety of free workshops (400+) presented by the Office of Professional Development.

Learn more about the experiences and achievements of our students, contributing to the diverse fabric of our graduate community. Take note of the upcoming dissertation defenses — an important academic milestone for our doctoral candidates! For an overview of the year, read our annual report.

And mark your calendar for our two hallmark events: New students are invited to our annual orientation, right before the fall semester, and everyone is invited to celebrate our graduates in the May commencement ceremony! 

OPD workshop in progress!

OPD Workshops

Each year, the Office of Professional Development (OPD) organizes about 400 free events, in person and online, for UMass graduate students and postdocs. Our mission is to position graduate students and postdocs for success at UMass and beyond. We offer a variety of in-person and online resources to foster a sense of community and help graduate students and postdocs improve their skills. We strive to create interactive sessions where participants feel encouraged to engage and ask questions. We continually add events, so check our website and the weekly Grad School email for upcoming OPD events and resources.
Check out upcoming OPD events!
Students having lunch at the conference

Events

Events are open to graduate students and postdocs. We add more events regularly, so make sure to check back often.
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