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Program Highlight: Biology Master's & PhD

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The Department of Biology at UL ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø is a unique place to earn your graduate degree in biology. We’re one of the largest biology graduate programs on the Gulf Coast, offering a MS in biology and a PhD in environmental and evolutionary biology. Our graduate programs We offer a range of academic...

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Program Highlight: Computer Science & Computer Engineering

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Since establishing the country’s first master’s in computer science program in 1962, we’ve been committed to innovative research and to educating generations of computer scientists and computer engineers. Our graduate programs are offered through UL ÀÏ˾»ú¸£Àû꿉۪s Center for Advanced Computer Studies...

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Program Highlight: Counselor Education

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Earning your counselor education graduate degree from UL ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø means you’ll learn from caring and knowledgeable professors, gain valuable experience in the classroom and in our campus-based clinic, and graduate with the preparation you need to become a licensed counselor to work with both...

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Program Highlight: Mathematics Master's and Doctoral Degrees

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At UL ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø, we offer the master’s and PhD math programs that let you explore applied mathematics, pure mathematics, and statistics so you can refine your knowledge and delve deeper into the beautifully complex field of mathematics. Earning your master’s or doctorate in mathematics is different...

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Set Your Expectations For Grad School

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Expectations are rarely reality, and that’s definitely the case when it comes to grad school. Whether you’re just beginning grad school for the first time or are returning after a hiatus, it’s important to have realistic expectations for grad school. It’ll be harder than you expect. You might hear...

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Start Looking (& Applying) for Summer Internships Now

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Grad school internships - one of the best ways to get your feet wet in your new career. So how do you land the right grad school internship? Is there a secret to it? Is it magic? Nope! Like most things in life, you’ll have to be proactive and put in a little bit of work. So where do I find...

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Staying Healthy in Grad School

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Grad school is a balancing act—and a stressful one at that. School, work, research, reading, writing, friends, and family are all vying for your attention, and prioritizing your health will really help you in the long run. Here are a few tips for maintaining your health in grad school and staying on...

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Steps to Advancing Your Own Career Development Plan

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So you’ve been considering graduate school to jumpstart your career or get that promotion you’ve been eyeballing. Before making the leap, consider creating a grad school career development plan. Grad School Career Development Plan in 4 Steps 1. Decide what you want to be when you grow up. The best...

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Student Interview: Meet Maggi Bienvenu

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Meet Maggi Bienvenu, a grad student currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching degree with a concentration in Elementary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 1-5, and also a graduate assistant in the Graduate School. Maggi began her grad school career in fall 2015 while also...

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Study Tips: The Best Music to Study By

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When it comes to music, there are plenty of strong opinions to go around. When you’re studying on a deadline and really need the best study music, you might get 10 different suggestions from 10 different people. Let’s talk about what tunes might help your brain, and you can decide for yourself...

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