The Graduate Dean invites all graduate faculty to attend the final oral examinations for the doctoral candidates scheduled as follows:

Out of a pool of over 1,800 applicants, Maya Cunningham, a REAL Fellow and student in the W.E.B. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies Ph.D. program, was selected for the prestigious Ford fellowship because she has demonstrated superior academic achievement, shows promise of future achievement as a scholar and teacher at the university level, and is well prepared to use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.

Three doctoral students were selected for the Scientist Mentoring & Diversity Program (SMDP), a one-year career mentoring program that pairs ethnically diverse students and early career researchers with industry mentors in the medical technology, biotechnology, and consumer healthcare industries. Organized by the International Center for Professional Development, this comprehensive program includes a 5-day SMDP conference, career development coaching, one year of personalized career mentoring and guidance from an industry leader, networking opportunities, and financial support to attend a major industry conference.