EDGE Center at UTA

⛱️ Heads up, Mavericks! It's that time of year again, the EDGE Center is shifting back to our summer office hours.⏳️

From NOW to May 8, our office hours will be:

🗓️ Monday - Wednesday

⏰ 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

🗓️ Thursday - Friday

⏰ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

🗓 Saturday & Sunday

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Let’s make this summer count—see you at the EDGE! ☀️ 🔥

-The EDGE Center

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for “A Graduate Student’s Guide to the International Student Experience” on February 24!

A special shoutout to our Master’s and PhD students, Neha Chintamani Upadhye and Julia Alvarez Vallero, and to our EDGE Center Graduate Student Assistants, Roberto Almeida Andrade and Mansi Patel, for sharing their insights on cultural transitions, CPT/OPT (Optional Practical Training and Curricular Practical Training), and building community as international graduate students.

We appreciate you for showing up and being part of the conversation. See you at the next EDGE event! 🐴

— The EDGE Center Staff

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✨ Calling All First-Generation Graduate & Professional Students! ✨

Don’t miss the 9th Annual First-Generation Graduate & Professional Student Symposium — a national, virtual space created by first-gen graduate & professional students for first-gen grad & professional students 💪🎓

📅 Event Details:
• February 20, 2026 | 12:30-5:00 PM | Virtual (Zoom)
• Register by February 16
• Open to current first-gen graduate & professional students
• Free to attendees
• Use the link in our bio
• Presented and sponsored by: FirstGen Forward

✨ Spread the word and take advantage of this amazing opportunity to connect with the national first-gen grad community!

— The EDGE Center Staff

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🎓✨ First-gen graduate and professional students — this is for you! Join .forward for the 9th Annual First-Generation Graduate Student Symposium on February 20, 2026, hosted virtually by Boston University, Duke University, UNC Chapel Hill, and FirstGen Forward.
 
This national event is a space to connect, share, and celebrate the unique journeys of first-gen scholars across disciplines. Let’s build community, amplify voices, and champion success together!
 
📣 Interested in presenting? The symposium is accepting proposals from masters and doctoral students who want to share their research, experiences, or creative work. Swipe to learn more and don’t miss this chance to shine on a national stage!
 
🔗 Learn more & submit your proposal via the LinkTree in the bio
📅 Save the Date: Feb 20, 2026
📍 Virtual via Zoom
 
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🚀 New episode is LIVE!

This week on GradChats, we sit down with MLA alum Johnathan Hampton to talk about life after graduation — the transition, the lessons, the growth, and the power of rest and community.

Whether you’re preparing to graduate or navigating your first months in the professional world, this one’s for you. 🎓✨

🎧 Stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube
🔗 Link in bio

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🎓✨ Life after grad school isn’t just a new chapter — it’s a mindset shift.

In this week’s episode of GradChats, we talk about transition, rest, purpose, and learning to carry your success with confidence.

Tune in TOMORROW at 9:00AM (CST) as we chat with UTA MLA alum Johnathan Hampton. We’ll dive into the journey from graduate school ➜ full-time professional life, and the lessons no syllabus prepares you for.

🔗 Link in bio
🎧 Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube

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📣 Heads up, Mavericks!

Spring 2026 registration opens November 3! Make sure to meet with your academic advisor ahead of time to clear any holds and stay on track.

We’re so close to the end of the semester. Hang in there, you’re doing great! 💪📚
You’ve got this. One step (and one class) at a time.
— UTA EDGE Center 💙🧡

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