Tag: dissertation

Opinion

Why I Finished My Dissertation, but Quit My Ph.D.

Last month, after finishing my dissertation months ago, I quit my PhD program. Let me explain.

August 1, 2021

Students

Maintaining Hope Despite the Uncertain Ending of My Doctoral Journey

As I come to terms with our current reality under the COVID-19 pandemic, I can’t shake the feelings of uncertainty. Beyond the academic job market being very competitive, the looming economic impact this crisis will have in higher education makes it seem like this is the worst time to be seeking a job, especially on the tenure track.

April 23, 2020

Opinion

Getting ‘PhinisheD’ or ‘FinishEdD’: Strategies for Future Doctors

The pursuit of a doctoral degree often is an arduous journey with challenges that may include but are not limited to financial limitations, imposter syndrome, standardized test-taking bias or anxiety, academic hazing and various forms of discrimination. Nevertheless, the tam and tassel are worth the hassle,

July 20, 2018

Latest News

University of Pennsylvania Will Allow Former President to Revise Dissertation

The University of Pennsylvania will allow Dr. Gregory J. Vincent—the former president of Hobart and William Smith Colleges who resigned amid allegations that he plagiarized portions of his dissertation—the opportunity to make revisions.

April 22, 2018

Students

Diverse Docket: Howard University Prevails in Title IX Suit

Howard University has defeated a lawsuit by a former graduate student who claimed she was wrongfully denied readmission twice to the doctoral program in history.

August 15, 2016