February 3, 2025

Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola is pleased to announce open office hours for Laney Graduate School students.

This is an opportunity to connect directly with the Dean, share feedback, discuss ideas, or raise questions about the graduate school experience.

Office hours will be held in the Laney Graduate School administrative offices, located in the North Decatur Building, Suite 200.

No appointment is necessary, individual appointments will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis.

Doctoral Stipend Update

The LGS doctoral student stipend will increase for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year. Doctoral students should expect to see this change reflected in the September 30 paycheck.

Business PhD program: $41,612
BME PhD program: $40,040
All other PhD programs (i.e., LGS base stipend): $40,324

Please be on the lookout for additional stipend updates.

LGS COFFEE HOUR DROP-IN

LGS is offering an opportunity for the academic community to share experiences and concerns about recent policy shifts and their impact on graduate education with the LGS Leadership Team.

This informal gathering will provide a supportive space for open conversation during these unprecedented times.

Time: 9 -11 a.m. (Drop in any time during the session)

Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025

Location: Brooks Common | Cannon Chapel, 515 S Kilgo Circle NE, Atlanta, GA 30322

RSVP: Click here (RSVP so we can have enough donuts!)

Last Chance to join this New Offering for International Researchers!

Don't miss the chance to sign up for "Reframe Your Research - Shifting Perspectives on Your Data for New Insights."

This interactive workshop, led by LGS alum and executive coach, Nuri Jeong, PhD, was designed for advanced international graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.

Participants will learn to analyze data from the perspective of key stakeholders and discover new ways to refine and reframe their research for maximum impact.

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Date: Friday, Feb. 7

Location: Cox Computing Center, Classroom A

Space is limited: Reserve your spot here. Lunch will be served.

Questions? Contact Grace Song, gsong2@emory.edu

Congratulations to the 2024 Laney Graduate School 40 Under Forty Honorees

Laney graduates are architects of change, spanning across every industry around the world. From health care and tech to commerce and government, graduate school alumni are leading innovation across several industries.

Each year, the university-sponsored 40 Under Forty program shines a light on a select number of Emory graduates who are making an impact in their fields. The 2024 list included the following notable Laney alumni:

Amelia Conrad 16G | Emory Advancement & Alumni Engagement (MDP)

Morgan Z. Faison 16G | Emory Advancement & Alumni Engagement (PhD educational studies)

Sam Friedlander 18G | Emory Advancement & Alumni Engagement (MDP)

Chelsea Jackson 18G 18C | Emory Advancement & Alumni Engagement (Masters political science)

Esther Joe 13G | Emory Advancement & Alumni Engagement (MDP)

Read more about the recipients

Navigating Careers and Futures During Uncertain Times

Join a special webinar led by Beyond the Professoriate founder L. Maren Wood, PhD, to learn about a four-step plan that graduate students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines can implement now to help prepare for, and navigate career uncertainty.

This webinar will help students:

Assess their current situation in higher education
Research nonacademic career options
Build a community to support job searches
Prepare for a career pivot or transition

Time: 2-2:45 p.m.

Date: Friday, Feb. 7
Location: Online via Zoom webinar. Advanced registration required.

Register to attend live or receive the replay at: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/resource-navigate-career-uncertainty/

Silencing Imposter Syndrome and Building Resilience Panel

Join us for an informal panel about silencing imposter syndrome and building resilience. Panelists include LGS's own, Amanda Marie James, PhD, chief diversity officer and associate dean of diversity, inclusion, and community engagement, David Jacho-Chavez, PhD, professor and associate chair of economics at Emory, and Nael McCarty, PhD, Marcus Professor of Cystic Fibrosis at Emory School of Medicine, and director of the Emory+Children’s Cystic Fibrosis Center of Excellence.

Each panelist will share their personal strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome and building resilience. They will also offer insights on the skills they wish they had acquired before starting graduate school.

Time: 4-5 p.m.

Date: Monday, Feb. 24
Location: Register here

Questions? Contact Shannon Marsh, LGS Student Affairs program coordinator

Undergraduate Research Programs Recruiting Graduate Student Reviewers for SURE Program

Graduate student researchers are encouraged to apply for an opportunity to join the review committee for this year’s Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) application cycle.

The SURE committee helps shape the future of undergraduate research at Emory University by reviewing the applications and two page project proposals undergraduates hope to pursue.

After completion of required-FERPA training, reviewers are assigned applications within their discipline and provide feedback for undergraduate applicants.

Application review period: Tuesday, Feb. 4 - Monday, Feb. 24

If you are interested in joining the committee, please complete our interest survey here.

Emory Libraries wants to hear from you!

Join a Focus Group with other graduate and undergraduate students to talk about how Emory Libraries can improve workshop programming

Participants will receive library swag and freebies and will be entered into a $50 gift card raffle.

Questions? Contact Alejandra Franco, or use the QR code to sign up.

Be Productive with Fellow Graduate Students: Join the LGS Graduate Writing Group

The LGS Graduate Writing Group provides an opportunity to focus on writing in a structured and supportive environment. Whether you're drafting a paper, reading source materials, or working on tables and figures, the writing group offers both in-person and online options to help you stay on track and make significant progress.

The writing group will include:

Writing sprints to advance your projects – including drafting, reading, outlining or refining tables/figures
Option to receive feedback from an Emory Writing Center Fellow or English Language Specialist

Time: 12-2 p.m.

Date: every Wednesday
Location: The Computing Center at Cox Hall, Classroom A

Virtual: Zoom

Questions? Contact Alejandra Franco, Emory Writing Center/Woodruff Library Fellow, or Heather Boldt, Laney Graduate School.

Job Opportunity - Student Intervention Services Responder

Campus Life’s Student Intervention Services is seeking new responders to join the SIS team. Students who are second-year graduate students and beyond are encouraged to apply.

The SIS Crisis On-Call Team is staffed 24/7 and responds to students’ active crises. Compensation is provided and SIS Team Responders receive ongoing training and support.

Questions? Contact Kimberly McNeal.

SIRE Fellowship for Natural Sciences

With joint funding from the Laney Graduate School and the Dean’s Office of Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Emory College’s Office for Undergraduate Education will award up to three graduate student fellowships to advanced graduate students in the natural sciences.

Fellowship duration: September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026

Compensation: $8,000 stipend for 12-months

Extended deadline: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

View more on our Fellowships and Grants web page

Tax Support for International Students

Emory’s International Student and Scholars office provides several resources to help international students and scholars file their taxes before the Tuesday, April 15 deadline:

ISSS Taxes webpage: While ISSS staff are not tax experts, they have created a dedicated webpage with helpful information.
Tax Preparation Software: Emory offers access to Sprintax, a tax preparation software for international students and scholars.
Free Tax Webinars: Sprintax also hosts free webinars covering topics such as filing requirements for non-residents, necessary forms, and more. Details will be posted in the "Get Help" section of the ISSS Taxes webpage when available.

Questions? Consult the ISSS Tax FAQ, the Emory Tax Office FAQ or email them at nonresident.tax@emory.edu.

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, associate director of student affairs

Shannon Marsh, student affairs program coordinator