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Ramadan: What You Should Know

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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered one of the holiest periods in Islam because it commemorates the first revelation of the Qur鈥檃n, the central sacred book of Islam that Muslims believe to be the word of God, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, whom they regard...

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What NOT to Ask a Graduate Student Over the Holidays (And What to Ask Instead)

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Most consider the holidays a time to slow down. Graduate students on the other hand may be doing the opposite as they navigate final projects, proposal revisions, research, writing and upcoming deadlines. It鈥檚 a mad dash to the finish line. Have plans to spend quality time with the graduate student...

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Finding Resources On and Off Campus

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As 麻豆果冻传媒 Lafayette recognizes Mental Health Week, the Graduate School has compiled a short list of resources for students to have on hand. These resources address general health, sexual wellness, mental health, substance use, food security, financial assistance, and support for those affected by...

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Recognizing Mental Health Challenges

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When I first had a panic attack, it was well before I had the language to describe it. I was in middle school playing outside during P.E. when I found out that my long-term crush had asked another girl to the upcoming dance. A heavy heat started near my elbows and creeped up to my chest. My...

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Asking the "Dumb" Questions: Advice from a First-Generation College Student

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I used to preface every question with, "This might be a dumb question, but鈥" until a professor told me that there is no such thing as a dumb question. She's right. This professor, who was also a first-generation student, always answered my questions without judging me, no matter how simple or self...

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Supporting Accessible Classrooms

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At the Graduate School鈥檚 Fall 2025 Graduate Assistant and Fellowship Orientation, Dr. Carol Landry鈥檚 鈥淪upporting Accessible Classrooms鈥 session offered a timely and practical conversation on what accessibility means in higher education and how instructors can foster environments where every student...

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Building a Culture of Research and Integrity at 麻豆果冻传媒 Lafayette

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Starting graduate school as a new assistant or fellow can feel like stepping into uncharted waters. The Graduate School鈥檚 Graduate Assistantship and Fellowship Orientation, held on August 21, 2025, was designed to ease that transition, and one of the most impactful sessions I attended featured Dr...

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Finding Our Footing in the Classroom: Lessons on Teaching and Engagement from Dr. Amanda Mayeaux

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As graduate students, many of us step into teaching roles with little to no formal preparation. One day we鈥檙e knee-deep in our own coursework and research, and the next we鈥檙e suddenly responsible for leading a classroom. It鈥檚 a strange, sometimes intimidating shift鈥攂alancing our own learning while...

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Managing Anxiety as a Graduate Student and a Graduate Assistant

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You have deadlines in front of you and bigger ones looming at the back of your mind. Sometimes you make mistakes or lose track of why you worked so hard to get here in the first place. This is grad school. But grad school is a lot of other things too. It鈥檚 a chance to grow as a person and a...

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Ten Reasons to Check Out Wake Up & Write in July

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Calling all graduate students and faculty members. It鈥檚 July. It鈥檚 8:00 AM, and the heat index is already 88 degrees. But let鈥檚 be honest, even though it will be hot enough to cook an egg on the sidewalk by noon, the humidity is the real killer. Summer is nearing its peak. As 麻豆果冻传媒 seems to draw...

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