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Grad Pod is brought to you by the Graduate School as a means of connecting with graduate students, faculty, and staff.
Our goal is to offer insights, resources, and stories from across our VCU community. Whether you're navigating the challenges of grad school, seeking advice on research or career development, or simply interested in hearing from those who support your academic success, you've come to the right place!
Grad Pod episodes are released bimonthly on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Latest Episodes
Hello, and welcome back to another semester of GradPod. We are so excited to be back, kicking off a new semester and a new academic year, and we have some great episodes lined up for the weeks to come. As always, if you have questions you want answered or you have a topic idea for a GradPod episode, email us at gradschool@vcu.edu. We’d love to hear from you. And now, let’s get on with the show
This week, whether or not you’re a student in one of VCU’s nationally ranked arts programs, you should know that our campus is full of opportunities to express yourself and to enjoy the creative work of others. On this episode, we’re joined by Anna Leonard and Trey Bernhardt-Hall to learn about one of those opportunities for expression, VCU’s literary magazine, Blackbird.
Happy Tuesday, everyone! On this episode of Grad Pod, we are excited to bring back an essential conversation for those of you reaching the finish line here at the Graduate School! As we approach the end of the academic year, we know that preparing for graduation can be overwhelming in terms of logistical planning. That’s why we are re-running this conversation into one of the most important milestones of your academic career, commencement!
Happy Tuesday, everyone! This week on Grad Pod, we’re exploring the world of travel and exploring what it means to study abroad or away as a graduate student. From short faculty-led trips to customized international research experiences, to working with your VCU support team (GEO, NSO, faculty, and more), there are more opportunities than you might think to take your studies beyond campus.