Graduate Student Events
Our graduate events calendar is designed to support student success by offering a range of opportunities in key areas. Graduate students can participate in events that promote health and wellbeing, enhance career planning skills, advance research capabilities, and foster academic preparedness. Each event is thoughtfully tailored to help students thrive in both their academic and professional pursuits. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have about upcoming events at the Graduate College.
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- 15WednesdayFormatting your Dissertation/Thesis – Summer Workshop12:00pm
Join Heather Hankins, University Libraries, and Dr. Gene Ray, Graduate College, as they review the required KSU Template for both dissertations and theses. This workshop is for anyone graduating this semester or their supporting faculty/staff members.
Make sure to attend if you will be using a LaTeX processor, such as Overleaf, as Dr. Ray will be covering the LaTeX template, in addition to the standard Microsoft Word Template.
Date: July 15, 2026
Time: 12-2 p.m.
Location: Online
Registration is required. Register online at LibCal.
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- 17FridayDissertation Defense: Olushola ‘Bunmi Abayomi10:30amat KSU Center, 461
The Ph.D. in Business Administration Program is pleased to announce the dissertation defense of:
Olushola ‘Bunmi Abayomi
Ph.D. in Business Administration.Date: July 17, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: KSU Center, Room 461
Dissertation Committee:
Chair: Dr. Khawaja Saeed
Second: Dr. Pallab Sanyal
Reader: Dr. Reza Vaezi
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- 20MondayDissertation Defense: Ryan A. Parker2:00pm
The College of Computing & Software Engineering is pleased to announce the dissertation defense of:
Ryan A. Parker
Ph.D. in Data Science and Analytics.July 20, 2026
2 p.m.
In-person: Atrium Building, Room 1223
Online: Teams
- Meeting ID: 260 055 145 271 65
- Passcode: qA9r9SK9
Dissertation Chair: Dr. Christopher Cornelison
Dissertation Committee:
Dr. Ramazan Aygun
Dr. Paola Spoletini
Dr. Michail Alexiou
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- 23ThursdayDissertation Defense: Catrice Taylor10:00amat Atrium Building, 1223
The College of Computing and Software Engineering is pleased to announce the dissertation defense of:
Catrice Taylor
Ph.D. candidate in Data Science and AnalyticsDate: July 23, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.The defense will be held via Microsoft Teams and in-person.
Atrium building (Marietta Campus)
Room 1223
Dissertation Chair: Dr. Herman "Gene" Ray
Committee Members:
Dr. Weiwei Chen, Dr. Gita Taasoobshirazi, Dr. Jiajing Huang, and Patricia Reid (external reader from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee). - 24FridayDissertation Defense: Nzube Ohalete11:00amat Atrium Building, 2229
The College of Computing & Software Engineering is pleased to announce the dissertation defense of:
Nzube Ohalete
Ph.D. in Data Science and Analytics
July 24, 2026
11 a.m.
Atrium Building, Room 2229
Dissertation Chair: Dr. Kevin Gittner
Dissertation Committee: Dr. Lauren Matheny and Dr. Nasrin Dehbozorgi
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- 30ThursdayDissertation Defense: Trey Constantine10:00amat KSU Center, 461
The Ph.D. in Business Administration Program is pleased to announce the dissertation defense of:
Trey Constantine
Ph.D. in Business AdministrationJuly 30, 2026
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
KSU Center, Room 461
Dissertation Committee:
Chair: Dr. Birton Cowden
Second: Dr. Steven Phelan
Reader: Dr. Shelby Meek
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- 4FridayFormatting Fridays12:00pm
Drop into Formatting Friday with your KSU Template questions. All graduating doctoral and master’s students are welcome. Please review the KSU Template (Dissertation/Thesis) before attending.
Specific topics may be highlighted, depending on interest/need.
Date: September 4, 2026
Time: 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: Online
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- 9WednesdayDissertation/Thesis Formatting for Faculty5:00pm
Are you supporting a doctoral candidate or a thesis student this semester? Attend this workshop to learn more about the required KSU Template and what skills your student will need to graduate successfully.
This workshop will cover the Template, the common errors made, and various resources both on and off campus that can support them. Attending this workshop can help you guide your students through the final steps of their degree program.
Date: September 9, 2026
Time: 5-6:30p.m.
Location: Online
Registration is required. Register online at LibCal.
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Drop into Formatting Friday with your KSU Template questions. All graduating doctoral and master’s students are welcome. Please review the KSU Template (Dissertation/Thesis) before attending.
Specific topics may be highlighted, depending on interest/need.
Date: September 11, 2026
Time: 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: Online
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- 16WednesdayDissertation/Thesis Formatting for Graduating Students5:00pm
Are you graduating this semester from a doctoral program or a master’s program with a thesis requirement*? Attend this workshop to learn about formatting your dissertation/thesis according to the required KSU Template.
This workshop will:
- Review the Microsoft Work skills that you will need to successfully format the final version of your dissertation/thesis
- Demonstrate both the formatting process and the submission process.
- Provide various resources to support you, both on-campus and off.
Date: September 16, 2026
Time:5-6:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Registration is required. Register online at LibCal.
*Currently, only the following master’s programs meet the formatting review requirements: Art and Design, Chemical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Management, Criminal Justice, Data Science & Analytics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Exercise Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Integrative Biology, Mechanical Engineering, and Software Engineering.
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Drop into Formatting Friday with your KSU Template questions. All graduating doctoral and master’s students are welcome. Please review the KSU Template (Dissertation/Thesis) before attending.
Specific topics may be highlighted, depending on interest/need.
Date: September 18, 2026
Time: 5-6:30p.m.
Location: Online
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Drop into Formatting Friday with your KSU Template questions. All graduating doctoral and master’s students are welcome. Please review the KSU Template (Dissertation/Thesis) before attending.
Specific topics may be highlighted, depending on interest/need.
Date: September 25, 2026
Time: 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Please visit LibCal for more information.
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Drop into Formatting Friday with your KSU Template questions. All graduating doctoral and master’s students are welcome. Please review the KSU Template (Dissertation/Thesis) before attending.
Specific topics may be highlighted, depending on interest/need.
Date: October 2, 2026
Time: 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Please visit LibCal for more information.
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Drop into Formatting Friday with your KSU Template questions. All graduating doctoral and master’s students are welcome. Please review the KSU Template (Dissertation/Thesis) before attending.
Specific topics may be highlighted, depending on interest/need.
Date: October 9, 2026
Time: 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Please visit LibCal for more information.
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Drop into Formatting Friday with your KSU Template questions. All graduating doctoral and master’s students are welcome. Please review the KSU Template (Dissertation/Thesis) before attending.
Specific topics may be highlighted, depending on interest/need.
Date: October 16, 2026
Time: 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Please visit LibCal for more information.
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Drop into Formatting Friday with your KSU Template questions. All graduating doctoral and master’s students are welcome. Please review the KSU Template (Dissertation/Thesis) before attending.
Specific topics may be highlighted, depending on interest/need.
Date: October 23, 2026
Time: 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Please visit LibCal for more information.
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Drop into Formatting Friday with your KSU Template questions. All graduating doctoral and master’s students are welcome. Please review the KSU Template (Dissertation/Thesis) before attending.
Specific topics may be highlighted, depending on interest/need.
Date: October 30, 2026
Time: 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Please visit LibCal for more information.
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