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An illustration of two people having an intense conversation while each stands on one of two arrows that point in opposite directions.

Which Conflicts Matter?

October 5, 2026

Graduate students need more than communication skills. They need the discernment to know when to engage, when to listen and when to let something go.

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A scroll that reads "PhD" next to a graduation cap.

We Know the Ph.D. Job Market Is Broken

June 29, 2026

Do we know what could help?

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An illustration of two people sitting at a table for a job interview, with red speech bubbles above them.

How to Prepare for a Teaching-Track Academic Interview

February 23, 2026

You can’t control a lot of things about the application process—but you can control how well you prepare for the interview.

A line of cubes with arrows on them, following a deviating path, suggesting the need to be flexible and adaptable with change.
A line of cubes with arrows on them, following a deviating path, suggesting the need to be flexible and adaptable with change.

Managing Change Is Hard

November 17, 2025

Here’s how we can teach the next generation of higher ed leaders to do it better.

An illustration of a processing chip stamped with the initialism AI.
An illustration of a processing chip stamped with the initialism AI.

Why Grad Students Can’t Afford to Ignore AI 

July 28, 2025

Dinuka Gunaratne offers a framework for thoughtful engagement.

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Young man with briefcase runs up six steps to green-flagged finish line

Grad Students Must Focus on the 6 P’s

July 22, 2024

By focusing on purpose, priorities, purse, positioning, politics and people, you can develop a strategic approach to your work, advises Dinuka Gunaratne.

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Woman holding briefcase who has climbed to the top of a stack of books and reached a star that is only accessible from the top book.

A Graduate Student’s Guide to Managing Change

June 10, 2024

Dinuka Gunaratne and Roshni Rao offer advice for handling all the new academic demands and social dynamics, so you can actually thrive through transformation.