This is the second session of the 5-week PhD Plus Fall 2026 Foundations Series.
The PhD Plus - Foundations Series for AHSS Disciplines is best suited for first-year graduate students in the Arts, Humanities and social sciences disciplines. However, all graduate students are invited to attend these interactive sessions. This series provides an opportunity to develop interdisciplinary peer communities and to gain fundamental skills for academic, career, and personal success, and guides students to make the most of their graduate school experience.
Upon successful completion (80%, or 4 out of 5 sessions) of this series, graduate students are eligible to earn a digital badge, issued by the PhD Plus Program through Credly, that demonstrates proof of completion of the program.
SESSION DESCRIPTION
As a grad student, you are the project manager for your coursework, research, teaching, and other areas of professional and personal life. Therefore, learning and integrating project management principles will help improve efficiency and agility in every aspect of your life.
Register here for the AHSS Foundations Series
Session Dates and Topics (Fridays starting at 12:00 PM)
- Sept. 18: Unpacking the "Hidden Curriculum” & Setting Your Goals
- Sept. 25: Managing Projects
- Oct. 2: Finding Mentors and Cultivating Professional Relationships
- Oct. 9: Managing Time
- Oct. 16: Building Resilience and Leveraging Strengths
*All five sessions will be hosted in person in the Language Commons on the 2nd floor of New Cabell Hall (Suite 298).