Graduate school seems a world apart from the lives of students pursuing undergraduate degrees, but the University encompasses both levels of education. David Francko, associate provost and dean of the graduate school, said the stumbling blocks to success in graduate school are different from those in undergraduate school. “In graduate school, you’re a full adult,” [...]
Oftentimes, major colleges and universities invite well-known figures to deliver a commencement address to their graduating class – a speech congratulating graduates on their accomplishments and offering advice for what’s ahead. The University of Alabama has no such address. It hasn’t always been that way, however. Prior to May 2007, every graduation ceremony at the [...]
Natalie Latta refuses to stop learning after her graduation this May. She, like many other seniors, plans to challenge herself with something other than a paying job right out of college. She plans to forego paychecks and anticipates an adventure. “Be a little idealistic while you’re young,” Latta said, just ahead of her 27-month stint [...]
This time of year brings many things. Summer is nearing, school is almost out, and the libraries are full with students studying for finals. Students also have to decide what to do after graduation. The current recession hit hard last year, and many students were faced with the option of seeking employment or continuing on [...]
If this were a novel, it would never make it to the shelf. It would be too cliché, lost among thick piles of other stories with resolved conflict and happy endings. But the cliché found its way into reality this season when the seniors donning crimson at The Rose Bowl on Jan. 7 hoisted [...]
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