The semester is moving quickly, and I hope your coursework and research are bringing you closer to your academic and professional goals.
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We’re excited to celebrate you during Graduate Student Appreciation Week, April 13–17! A full slate of events has been planned in your honor, and I hope you’ll take part in as many events as you can. You’ll find event details and registration links in an article about the week and on the graduate student appreciation week webpage.
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This month also marks the University’s celebration of academic excellence across our entire community, including our graduate students. The 30th Annual Petersheim Academic Exposition will take place Monday, April 20–Saturday, April 25, showcasing presentations, panels and ceremonies throughout the week. Please see the Petersheim webpage for the week’s full schedule.
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And lastly, a quick reminder: Summer registration opens Monday, March 30, and Fall 2026 registration begins Wednesday, April 15. Be sure to plan ahead so you can secure the courses you need.
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I hope you will review this newsletter in its entirety for all the great graduate student news and happenings!
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Sincerely,
Christopher Cuccia, Ed.D.
Associate Provost for Academic and Graduate Affairs
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| It’s Here — Join Us for Graduate Student Appreciation Week! |
Seton Hall University is excited to celebrate our incredible graduate students with a full week of events designed just for you. Graduate Student Appreciation Week is all about recognizing your hard work, creating space to connect with fellow students, and reminding you how essential you are to the SHU community.
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From April 13 through April 17, we’ve lined up a variety of activities and opportunities you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re on campus every day or haven’t visited in a while, this is the perfect time to stop by, meet new people and enjoy everything we’ve planned in your honor.
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Graduate Students Care — Let’s Make a Difference Together |
Service and mission are at the heart of the Seton Hall community, and Graduate Student Appreciation Week is the perfect moment to put those values into action. This year, we’re inviting all graduate students to show just how much “Grad Students Care” by contributing to our non‑perishable food drive taking place at every event from April 13 to April 17 on both campuses,
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As you join us throughout the week, keep an eye out for the food collection boxes and take a moment to donate. Even one item can help support a neighbor in need. In partnership with the Division of Volunteer Efforts (DOVE), all donations will go directly to local food banks and pantries.
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Your participation doesn’t just fill shelves — it strengthens our community. Let’s come together and make an impact.
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| Do You Know About Our Virtual Lunch and Learn Series? |
Suzanne, a graduate student in our Ed.D. in Education Leadership, Management and Policy (ELMP) program had this to say about our Lunch and Learn Series:
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As a graduate student, I have found the “Lunch and Learn” series to be such an unexpected formative tool for my professional development. It is so rare to find a ‘one-stop shop’ that addresses so many of my current academic concerns, but this program covers exactly what grad students need: dissertation support, research strategies and career prep, all in an accessible one-hour virtual format. I always walk away with something valuable for my academic journey. The ability to gain these high-level insights without leaving my desk makes it the perfect fit for a busy doctoral schedule. THANK YOU for providing this helpful opportunity. It is clear that SHU deeply values its students by investing in programs that provide such meaningful and practical support.
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Check out our April sessions:
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Join the Career Center for a practical and energizing virtual Lunch and Learn for graduate students searching for internships, part-time roles, contract work and full-time opportunities. This session focuses on how to use a mix of reactive and proactive search strategies to find roles. We will explore ways to find open opportunities, including job boards, professional networks, target organization research and direct outreach, so you can build a focused, efficient, and personalized search plan.
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This interactive session breaks down what anxiety actually is, why the body reacts the way it does, and how to interrupt the stress response using practical coping skills. The focus is on understanding, not diagnosing, and building tools that work in real life.
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Get Ready for Summer and Fall Registration |
Summer and Fall registration are just around the corner. Be sure to have all your information ready. Meet with advisors if you have any questions and make sure there are no holds on your account that prevent you from registering. Click here for more information about registration.
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| Share, Honor Unite: Petersheim Academic Exposition |
Monday, April 20–Saturday, April 25
The 30th Petersheim Academic Exposition will take place this month, kicking off with the Opening Ceremony on Monday, April 20 at noon in Bethany Hall. Events will take place throughout the week, with the formal Closing Ceremony of Celebration held on Friday, April 24 at 3:30 p.m. in the McNulty Hall Amphitheater. View the full schedule of events, with events added each week.
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Professional Development Opportunities |
Seton Hall University offers professional development programs and courses for — some at no cost to matriculated graduate students!
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Celebrating St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Charter Day - Tuesday, April 7
Gather for this annual tradition that celebrates Seton Hall's founding in 1856 and the granting of its charter by the New Jersey State legislature. Keep an eye out for new Charter Day graphics, including trivia fun facts on digital screens across all campuses. Read more about ways to participate.
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Seton Hall Launches New Master of Science (M.S.) in Cybersecurity
Seton Hall University is proud to announce the brand-new Master of Science (M.S.) in Cybersecurity program, now taking applications for its inaugural class in Fall 2026. Designed to meet the evolving demands of industry and technology, the one-year, 30 credit, on-campus program combines technical expertise, hands-on training and close industry collaboration to equip graduates with the skills needed to protect digital systems and infrastructure. Learn more about this program.
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School of Health and Medical Sciences Faculty Lead National Research and Panels
Faculty in the School of Health and Medical Sciences are extending their work well beyond the classroom, presenting research and contributing to professional dialogue at national and international meetings throughout the academic year. Across the University’s graduate clinical programs, faculty shared scholarship, served on panels and collaborated with colleagues on topics ranging from interprofessional education to neuroscience and clinical best practices. Read about the great work of our faculty extending beyond the classroom.
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Nurse Practitioner Preceptor Program in Action
A nurse practitioner preceptor is an experienced clinician who mentors nurse practitioner students in patient care and clinical decision-making as they transition from classroom learning to clinical practice. Learn about one preceptor’s story and how it helps our students.
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Tradecraft of Global Health Diplomacy Workshop with Matthew D. Brown
A practitioner's call to action for the next generation of health diplomats. How do health professionals become diplomats — and diplomats become effective advocates for global health? Drawing on over 30 years of field experience across seven overseas postings with CDC, NIH, HHS, USAID, and the State Department, this interactive session unpacks the skills, frameworks and urgent workforce challenges reshaping global health in an era of U.S. WHO withdrawal, USAID dismantlement and looming pandemic threats. Join us on Friday, April 17, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in McQuaid Hall. RSVP by emailing Robert.Case@shu.edu.
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Graduate Student Internship Opportunities Available
A Loving Organization, a mission-driven healthcare consortium focused on building compassionate and human-centered workplaces, is offering several remote, flexible graduate level internships (5–15 hours/week). These roles are designed for students seeking meaningful, portfolio building experience with a mission aligned professional organization. Please note that these are unpaid internships.
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Student Parking at IHS Campus
Reminder: Students attending classes at the Interprofessional Health Sciences Campus should use designated/authorized parking only. Nearby private businesses may begin enforcing parking restrictions, including ticketing or towing.
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M.A. in Diplomacy and International Relations
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This diplomacy graduate student interned at the Consulate General of France in New York.
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First year graduate student, Malatino applied what she learned in the classroom to real-world diplomacy. She contributedto day-to-day operations, arranged events, and welcomed distinguished guests from the Franco-American business sector and diplomats from across the world.
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As a graduate student in the public administration program with a focus on nonprofit management, Simmons often noticed lines of people at the local food bank as he walked to campus. As a member of the Environmental Sustainability Committee, Simmons believed there was a way to match this need with student volunteerism, leading to the formation of the campus Sustainability Club.
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The club’s first big action was forming a partnership with local nonprofit Table to Table, New Jersey’s largest food rescue organization. But that was just the start. “The Sustainability Club applies to environmental issues and social sustainability, and it can involve political, charitable or business entities,” said Simmons. “Really, any way that students can help provide sustainability is a fit.”
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What's Happening This Month
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Consider current grad student events:
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Professional branding is the intentional curation of your skills, values and experiences in a way that demonstrates the value you deliver. Here are three steps to help you build your brand.
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Identify your unique value. Before you can communicate your brand, you must define it. Base your brand in both your strengths and market needs.. Go beyond generic titles such as “Graduate Student” and instead highlight industry specific skills and the reputation you want to have in your field.
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Shift your mindset from self-promotion to contribution. Focus your brand on the value you provide. Demonstrate your knowledge and expertise in meaningful ways. Emphasize how you contribute to a team, support organizational goals, and make an impact.
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Be consistent. Your brand should be cohesive, both in-person and virtually. Ensure that how you present yourself at work and events aligns with your LinkedIn presence, your email signature and other digital platforms.
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| Monthly Newsletter
Look for this monthly graduate student specific newsletter each month during the Fall and Spring semesters to stay current on graduate student news and events. The newsletter is published and sent via email on the last Thursday of every month!
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Graduate Student Engagement Webpage
This graduate student page offers a collection of current graduate student news, a calendar of graduate student specific events, current and past monthly newsletters, links to key campus resources and much more!
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Connect on Instagram
Follow our Graduate Student Specific account on Instagram @SetonHall_GradStudent for up-to-date grad student happenings.
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Opt-in to Graduate Student-Specific Text Message Announcements
It’s so important for us to continually communicate with our graduate students to inform you of key items and events. We have the capability to do so via text messaging. To OPT IN and stay connected, text the word “grad” to (973) 319-4335.
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Download Seton Hall Mobile App and Follow the Grad Student Event Channel
The Seton Hall Mobile App puts campus at your fingertips, allowing you to connect with the Seton Hall community. Stay organized with the built-in calendar, keep track of events, classes, and assignments and receive notifications for important dates and deadlines. After you download the app, add the “Graduate Student Events” channel under the message icon (chat bubble tab) and search for “Graduate Student Events” under Find a Channel. Once you add it, you’ll receive all graduate student event updates directly in the messaging section.
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Dissertation and Thesis Support
There are two upcoming workshops for students who are submitting a dissertation or thesis this spring:
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The Graduate Affairs Team is located in Schwartz Hall on the 2nd Floor. Feel free to drop in!
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We are located with other teams from Academic Affairs including the Pre-Professional Advising Center, the Buccino Leadership Institute, and the Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies.
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