Graduate Education
News, opinions and advice for graduate students in higher education.
Data analysis
We analyzed the educational backgrounds of every current and incoming member of Congress. Here’s what we found.
Finance & Operations
The university’s decision points to a broader set of tensions surrounding graduate-student unionization and the need for reform in doctoral education.
Advice
What to expect if you’re a doctoral student or Ph.D. applying for openings outside of academe.
Advice
How to prepare in the months before you begin sending out applications.
Advice
What to know about drafting your job-search materials.
Advice
Advice on finding job ads in your field and deciding where to apply.
Advice
How to prepare for first-round interviews and campus visits.
Advice
How to respond to a tenure-track offer and prepare for your first faculty position.
Advice
Peer reviewers for book manuscripts are often more helpful than they’re given credit for (even the mean ones).
The Review | Essay
When my college closed, I lost my tenure-track job. Then my life fell apart.