March 3, 2026

Cheer on Our Graduate Students at 3MT!

Come out and cheer on our master’s degree and PhD students as they take the stage for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) and Master’s Showcase Competition!

In just three minutes, scholars will present their research, share their accomplishments, and showcase the impact they aim to make in the world.

This event is a great opportunity to support our students, learn about their innovative work, and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award in person.

Light refreshments and giveaways will be provided. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Attending this event earns one Flourishing at Laney Passport point.

When: 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Where: The Hatchery, 1578 Avenue Place, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30329

Parking: Onsite parking is free for up to 3 hours

🚨LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE🚨Commencement Regalia Ordering Options

PhD Attire (Purchase Option)

Orders for custom PhD regalia must be placed by March 4 to ensure delivery in time for the ceremony. Please note that purchased regalia is custom-made and requires approximately nine weeks for production.

Cost: $1,177

👉Order here.

Rental Regalia

Rental regalia will be shipped to the bookstore, with pickup beginning April 17. All rental items must be returned to the bookstore by May 18.

Cost: $204

👉Rent here.

Check out the Commencement webpage for updates and details.

LGS Skills Training: Reproducibility and Transparency

Join Jeffrey Staton, PhD, senior associate dean and professor, department of political science, as he covers open science best practices and how to communicate research in ways that support reproducibility.

Topics include guidance on interpreting and evaluating existing work, with real-world examples that highlight the importance of transparent research methods.

Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Date: Tuesday, March 24

Location: Candler School of Theology 360

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 17

👉Register here

Questions? Contact Emily Neutens, EdD, MPA, at emily.kara.neutens@emory.edu

Join us for networking and critical conversations that explore how AI is transforming society and what we can do to preserve human agency and truth.

Panels include:

AI in Art, Media and the Humanities: Creativity Without Hype
AI and the Future of Work: Busting the Automation Myth
Medicine at the Crossroads of AI: Hope, Hype, and Reality
AI, Energy, and the Hidden Cost of Data Centers
AI, Big Tech, and the Erosion of Social Trust

Date: Friday, March 27

👉Learn more and register here

Graduate Career Consortium - Virtual Career Expo

Are you looking for an internship, postdoc, fellowship or full-time role?

Master students, PhDs, postdocs and alumni are invited to attend the Graduate Career Consortium Virtual Career Expo (VCE).

This free virtual job fair brings together employers from the fields of STEM, arts, humanities and social sciences seeking advanced degree talent.

Learn more and register here

You're Invited! Spring Office Hours with Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola

LGS Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola is offering an opportunity for all LGS students to connect directly one-on-one during her office hours.

9:30 a.m., Thursday, Mar. 5
11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Apr. 22

Location: North Decatur Building, Suite 200

Individual appointments will be first come, first serve with sign-in upon arrival. Light refreshments will be offered while you wait.

7th Annual Empowering Interdisciplinarity Graduate Workshop

The Institute for the Liberal Arts invites applications for its 7th Annual Empowering Interdisciplinarity Graduate Workshop. This workshop is open to any Laney Graduate School PhD student who has completed TATTO.

Graduate students who participate in this workshop will have the further opportunity to develop and teach team-taught courses through the ILA.

Application deadline: 11 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2026
Workshop dates: April 29 - May 1

👉Apply here

Staying Authentic in Your Fellowship Application while Aligning with Current Directives

If you are preparing a fellowship application to submit to a federal agency, please join us for Staying Authentic in Your Fellowship Application while Aligning with Current Directives, a workshop designed to support you through the most nuanced aspects of the application process.

Led by Anita Corbett, PhD, Senior Associate Dean for Research, Emory College of Arts and Sciences and Amanda Marie James, PhD, Associate Dean for Advancing Excellence through Recruitment and Opportunities, Laney Graduate School, this candid, strategy-focused conversation will include:

✅ How to write authentic, persuasive narratives that reflect your goals, values, and lived experiences

✅ What language may raise red flags

✅ How to thoughtfully address current federal directives in your materials.

Time: 4-5 p.m.
Date: Monday, March 16
Location: Health Sciences Research Building Auditorium

👉Register here

Bring your questions, your drafts, and your concerns.

You’re Invited! LGS Master’s Programs Campus Visit Day

Do you know someone who is considering going to graduate school? Campus Visit Day is the perfect day to share with friends, former classmates, or colleagues exploring master's programs in computer science, data science, or development practice.

What to expect from Campus Visit Day:

✅ Guests will receive program details
✅ Meet faculty and current students
✅ Tour the campus
✅ Start building your Emory network

Time: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Date: Friday, April 3
Location: Emory Atlanta Campus

👉Register here

Nourish to Flourish: A Healthy Recipe to Fuel your Week without Breaking the Bank

Kickstart your day with this high-fiber fruit smoothie! Nutritious, delicious, and ready in just a few minutes.

Check out this recipe!

Looking for Career Coaching Support?

Laney Graduate School offers subsidized career coaching with professional career coaches.

What can you discuss with a Career Coach?

✅ Navigating graduate school

✅ Assessing strengths, interests, and values

✅ Planning work-life balance

✅ Practicing interviewing and networking strategies

✅ Reviewing job application documents

For more information on the coaches and to request an appointment, visit our career coaching page.

Academic Success Resources

Are you looking for some help related to procrastination, imposter syndrome, test anxiety, perfectionism, or attention and concentration challenges? Check out the resources available on CAPS website.

In addition, the LGS Student Affairs Team is here to support every phase of your educational journey, so reach out any time! They can connect you to resources, answer questions you might have, or discuss concerns.

Explore these topics and other student affairs-related topics by contacting an LGS Student Affairs team member:

Jennifer M. Cason, EdD, assistant dean of student affairs and deputy Title IX coordinator

Emily Neutens, EdD, MPA, associate director of student affairs

Shannon Marsh, MS, student affairs program coordinator