As UL 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...
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’s a chance to grow as a person and a...
As MBA students specializing in Healthcare Administration, we are keenly aware of the competitive landscape that awaits us after graduation. To truly distinguish ourselves, it’s not enough to rely solely on academic achievements; we must also demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth...
I’m Emily Boone, an MBA student specializing in Human Resources and currently working as a Graduate Assistant. In our fast-paced academic world, finding resources that genuinely enhance our abilities can be a game-changer, especially in the area of leadership. That’s why I was thrilled to discover...
Navigating grad school is a constant balancing act. Between classes, coursework, internships, and maybe even a social life (if we’re lucky!), it can feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. My first semester was a crash course in time management, organization, and project management—and...
It’s hard for most people to explain what being a grad student is really like. While there is actually a movie (and a sequel) based around the lives of PhD students, there are also some other feature films that provide valuable lessons, reminders, and reassurances for those going through the grad...
Picking the right PhD program isn’t like choosing between pour-over or latte, paper or plastic, half-and-half or heavy cream. It’s a major investment, a significant period of time, and a major career direction. How do you know you’re picking the right PhD program? Here are a few questions to ask...
The Graduate School has awarded the 2022 Distinguished Dissertation Award to Alise Chabaud Hagan, Ed.D in Educational Leadership. The award recognizes exceptional work by doctoral students that exemplifies the highest levels of scholarship, research, and writing. Hagan earned her doctorate of...
Dr. Christopher Giroir is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Foundations & Leadership. He also is the graduate coordinator for the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program. Earlier this year, Giroir was honored as an Outstanding Doctoral Mentor by the Office of the Vice President...
Dr. Magdy Bayoumi is the department head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His expertise includes sensing technologies and sensor nodes, data processing, and the management of energy applications to military and security fields. Earlier this year, Bayoumi was honored as an...
