Imagine, for a moment, a slinky: coiled, compact, stationary, full of potential. It is much longer in reality than in appearance, with plenty to unravel. If perched atop a set of stairs, it does not ...

To gain admission to a master’s of fine arts program, or any graduate program for that matter, you have to write a statement of purpose. I began my statement like this: “From an early age, people have ...

The National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) provides selected fellows with three years of funding, including a living stipend and tuition funds, to support the ...

Doing research in the humanities can be a rewarding experience, and yet, it can be quite daunting. There is no straight path to success, it is usually a rather solitary activity, and much too often it ...

My approach to graduate student advising emphasizes support of the whole student and their individual needs and interests. Fostering community and understanding begin with the willingness to listen ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The university very much values the talent and dedication of its graduate students. Graduate students and in particular doctoral students are critical to UB’s success as a major, ...