GradPathways Content

Among the Academies: Ancient Poetry’s Lasting Impact

Cody Kitaura — March 31, 2026 - 12:00pm

Spending entire days — or longer — trying to find meaning in a single poem is the opposite of quick, online activity many students might be used to, but that type of slow study is something that still resonates with them, Professor Archana Venkatesan said.

Activities Introduce GradPathways Institute

Julia Ann Easley — October 06, 2020 - 4:50pm

Graduate Studies will launch the new GradPathways Institute for Professional Development with special activities — all virtual — including workshops, a tour of The Graduate Center, and an open house for faculty and staff. Read the Dateline story about the GradPathways Institute.

Graduate Studies Launches Institute for Professional Development

Julia Ann Easley — October 06, 2020 - 4:08pm

All in a day’s work, Carlyn Peterson talks with fellow Ph.D.s, business people and producers in the dairy industry — and may even share a few affectionate words with cattle.

To finish her dissertation and launch her career in August, Peterson drew on workshops about writing, science communications and more — all now part of a sophisticated ecosystem of skill-building opportunities for UC Davis graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.