Professional Development
FROM career exploration TO lifelong success
Your graduate education is more than just earning a degree—it’s a launchpad for your professional future. Whether you're pursuing advancement in your career or exploring entirely new opportunities, professional development is key.
The Graduate School is here to support you at every stage of your journey. We provide access to tools, resources, and training designed to empower you to succeed in today’s competitive workforce. From LinkedIn Learning courses and workshops to networking events and professional mentoring, we’re committed to helping you build the skills and connections you need to thrive. Discover opportunities to sharpen your expertise, expand your network, and achieve your goals. Take the next step toward lifelong success—your next chapter starts now.
Graduate Student Engagement & Success
Laura Austin, MS
Director of Graduate Student Engagement & Success
laaustin@augusta.edu
Sydny Stegall, MPA
Professional Development & Career Planning Coordinator
systegall@augusta.edu
Expanding your expertise
LinkedIn Learning
Looking to build the skills employers value most? The Graduate School has partnered with LinkedIn Learning to offer graduate students access to thousands of expert-led courses designed to help you stay ahead in your field, sharpen your expertise, and boost your career potential. From mastering time management to honing communication skills, these on-demand resources make it easy to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.
GradGuide
2025 Dates to be Announced
GradGuide is a job-shadowing experience that provides students the opportunity for a glimpse into a potential future career! Not only is this a chance to gain knowledge from field-experts, but it is also an excellent networking opportunity with mentors right here on campus.
" It’s exciting to engage with talented students pursuing a myriad of career paths. Hearing their aspirations, discussing pros/cons, and offering new possibilities is a way to live the “I Give” spirit."
- B. Lyman, PhD, Associate General Counsel and GradGuide Mentor
"The GradGuide experience offered opportunities for me to learn from various individuals within leadership roles across the AU campuses. The conversations I shared with each mentor provided insight into future positions that I may be interested in and what is involved in being successful within those roles. I'm thankful for having the opportunity to participate in this unique experience, as it has given me an enlightening look into what I hope to achieve. "
-K. Denney, Graduate Student in the Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Neuroscience program
Graduate Research Day
Graduate Research Day showcases the groundbreaking research accomplishments of our graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Certificates and cash prizes are awarded in various categories, including Awards of Excellence in Research by a Graduate Student, Awards of Excellence in Research by a Postdoctoral Fellow, Program/Discipline Awards, and numerous specialty awards. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your work, sharpen your presentation skills, and receive recognition for your research.