Attendees of this workshop will learn how to evaluate academic job offers, how to negotiate academic job offers to maximize satisfaction as a future faculty member, when it is appropriate to bring up salary negotiations, and discuss what items are more negotiable than others. Learn more.
Sept. 29: Navigating Career Changes & Professional Pivots
Attendees of this workshop will understand what a career pivot is, identify their career strengths and gaps, learn how to create a career pivot launch plan, and how to update their career materials to highlight transferable skills. Learn more.
Cox Cares Program
In a new partnership with Cox Communications, UNLV students who do not already have access to the internet in their homes can get access to discounted rates through the Cox Cares program. Applications are due Sept. 22.
Learn more and apply.
Fall 2020 Graduate Deadlines Extended
As was done in the spring and summer, the Graduate College has extended Fall 2020 graduation deadlines to support graduate students during this challenging time. Extended deadlines are available on the
Graduate College's COVID-19 webpage (under Current Students, Completing Your Degree).
ORCID iD
Just a friendly reminder that you can register for an ORCID iD, which is a unique identifier for researchers, creators and other contributors that moves with you throughout your career, improving attribution and visibility of your work.
Learn more and register.
StandOut
Increase your interviewing skills with practice on
StandOut, an interviewing practice tool accessible to UNLV students using their ACE account login information.
Oct. 5: Fall 2020 Student Health Insurance Waivers Due
The student health insurance waiver period for graduate and professional students for the Fall 2020 semester is May 4-Oct. 5, 2020. Students must complete a waiver once every academic year. Students who don't submit a waiver by Oct. 5 will be required to pay for the student health insurance. Waivers completed in previous years will not carry over.
Learn more.
The Southern Nevada Career Fair is a collaboration between UNLV departments to create a robust opportunity to connect students and alumni with many local, national, and global companies. This event streamlines the career fair model, allowing employers to connect with students and alumni from a variety of disciplines and fields in one place. The fall 2020 fair will be virtual. Registration opens on Sept. 29. Learn more.
"5 Tips for Grad School Stress"
We are now a month into the semester and classes are in full swing. Check out this article for tips on how to cope with graduate school stress.
