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Dec 13 2019
Fall 2019 – Deadline for Graduate College to Receive Certificates of Approval for Master’s & Professional Doctorate Project
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Jan 24 2020
Spring 2020 - Deadline to Submit Withdraw from Term Request
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Jan 31 2020
Spring 2020 - Deadline to File for Graduation this Term
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Mar 20 2020
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Can You Have a Rewarding Intellectual Life Outside Academe?
Monday, November 4, 2019
Research and writing attract many people to academic life, but it’s possible to do that kind of work in other sectors, too.
10 Red Flags in Grant Writing
Friday, October 25, 2019
The biggest issues impacting the quality of your grant proposals may not be grant-writing problems at all. By being aware of 10 red flags in grant writing, you can avoid a so-so response to yours.
A Few Good Reasons to Switch Graduate Programs
Monday, October 21, 2019
When is it wise to change programs? And how can I tell if I should stick it out?
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