UIW Office of Research and Graduate Studies

09/30/2026

RESEARCH TIP 6: Starting your literature review?

Not sure where to begin? Start with the right support. 🔎

🤝 Connect with your faculty mentor
📖 Explore reputable journals
🔍 Search the literature and ask your librarian

Start smart. Search strategically.

Follow ORGS Research Tips for more practical research guidance! ❤️

09/29/2026

Because supporting our graduate students is what we love to do! ❤️💙

🎓 Questions about graduate studies? Contact ORGS!

📩 [email protected]
📱 210-805-3555

09/28/2026

Attention UIW grads!

Mark your calendars 📆 with these important deadlines:

📌Oct 1 - Printed Program
📌December 12 - Semester Completion
📌December 13 - Commencement

09/22/2026

🔎 Research Tip #5: Start with the right question.

A strong research question is more than an interesting idea, it’s the starting point for meaningful discovery.

Before you move forward, ask yourself:

✨ Is it clear?
🎯 Is it focused?
🔎 Is it researchable?
💡 Does it address a gap in the existing body of knowledge?

Your research has the power to contribute something meaningful. It starts with asking the right question.

Better questions. Bigger impact.

09/15/2026

💡 RESEARCH TIP #4: Turn curiosity into a plan.

Great research often starts with a simple question. Start by exploring what interests you, organize your ideas, narrow your focus, and take the next step—even if it’s a small one.

🔎 Explore. Read, observe, and ask questions.
📝 Organize. Narrow your focus and set small goals.
📈 Make progress. Take the next step, one step at a time.

Your research journey doesn’t have to start with all the answers. Start with curiosity.

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09/14/2026

☀️ Take your break outside!

Sometimes the best way to reset isn’t to stop completely—it’s simply to change your surroundings. Take your laptop outside, find a sunny spot, take a few deep breaths, and give your mind a little room to recharge. 🌿

Small moments of mindfulness can make a difference in how we discover, grow, and make an impact.

💡 Mindful Monday tip: The next time you feel stuck while studying, switch your study spot and see how you feel.

Discovery. Growth. Impact. ✨

09/09/2026

Join us for the 2026 DBA Research Symposium, a celebration of scholarship, innovation, and the meaningful change research can create in our communities.

📅 November 14, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Joeris Ballroom, Student Engagement Center

Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Paula A. Garza, along with a poster session, awards, networking, and lunch.

Come discover. collaborate. innovate. impact.

ResearchImpact

09/08/2026

Great research doesn’t always start with a big idea. Sometimes, it starts with a simple question.

When developing a research question, start by asking yourself:

🔎 WHAT? — What am I trying to understand?
📍 WHERE? — Where can I explore this question?
💡 WHY? — Why does this question matter?

You don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin. Start where you are, ask better questions, and let your research grow from there.

Small steps lead to big discoveries.

Discovery • Growth • Impact

09/03/2026

🎙️ The ORGS Podcast is back!

Get ready for our fourth episode, featuring our special guest Samia F. Mansour! ✨

In this episode, we’ll explore Research and Graduate Support and share valuable insights for our graduate student community.

🎧 Episode coming soon — stay tuned!

Discover. Growth. Impact. ✨

DiscoverGrowthImpact

09/01/2026