UMKC School of Graduate Studies

09/05/2026

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

A World-Class Leader for a World-Class Institution. Congratulations to Jenny Lundgren, Ph.D., provost and executive vice chancellor at UMKC, for being recognized as one of the Kansas City Business Journal’s 2026 Women of Influence honorees! Her contributions to UMKC and the Kansas City community exemplify the profound impact of visionary leadership, dedication and service.

Meet the UMKC chief academic officer: https://www.umkc.edu/news/posts/2026/april/meet-umkcs-chief-academic-officer.html

08/28/2026

LAST CALL for N-GSPIRE resume submissions.

MS students, PhD students, and postdoctoral scholars participating in the National Graduate Student & Postdoc Industry Recruitment Event have until: Monday, August 31 at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time to submit a resume for inclusion in the materials shared with participating recruiters 3 weeks before the fair.

Submit your resume: https://go.osu.edu/national_gspire_resumes

Not registered for N-GSPIRE yet?

Register: https://go.osu.edu/n_gspire_student_reg and sign up for sessions with companies.

N-GSPIRE will be held virtually on Monday, September 21, 2026, and is open to master's students, PhD students, and postdoctoral scholars from all disciplines who are exploring internships and full-time careers in industry and government.

Take some time this weekend to review your resume and submit it before Monday morning's deadline.

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08/25/2026

Master's students, doctoral students, and postdoctoral scholars interested in industry or government careers:

Are you registered for N-GSPIRE?

The National Graduate Student & Postdoc Industry Recruitment Event is a virtual career fair connecting advanced-degree talent from all disciplines with organizations recruiting for internships and full-time opportunities.

N-GSPIRE

Monday, September 21, 2026 at 12:00 – 4:00 pm ET
Register: https://go.osu.edu/n_gspire_student_reg

Participants also have the opportunity to submit a resume for inclusion in the materials shared with participating recruiters 3 weeks before the fair.

Priority resume submission deadline: Monday, August 31, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time

Submit your resume: https://go.osu.edu/national_gspire_resumes

Submitting your resume gives participating recruiters an opportunity to learn about your background before the fair and potentially identify candidates of interest.

Register, update your resume, and start preparing for your conversations.

08/24/2026

Happy first day of classes!

08/04/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 National Career Fair Series for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.



Formerly offered as BIG10+ career fairs, these virtual events have expanded into national career fairs connecting advanced-degree talent with employers, government agencies, universities, and research institutions from across the country.



The series includes three virtual career fairs:



N-GSPIRE - National Graduate Student & Postdoc Industry Recruitment Event

Monday, September 21, 2026
For master's students, PhD students, and postdoctoral scholars interested in industry and government careers.

Register: https://go.osu.edu/n_gspire_student_reg



National Postdoc Recruitment Fair

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
For PhD students and postdoctoral scholars exploring postdoctoral opportunities.

Register: https://go.osu.edu/naphf_student_reg



National Faculty Recruitment Fair

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
For PhD students and postdoctoral scholars exploring faculty positions across all tracks and disciplines.

Register: https://go.osu.edu/nafhf_student_reg



Having trouble accessing the fair? Use the Handshake Registration & Troubleshooting Guide if you see “Not qualified to join,” cannot access your student account or need to create one, are registering from outside the United States, or cannot see expected sessions. Handshake Guide: https://go.osu.edu/handshake_workaround



Not sure which career path is right for you? You do not have to choose just one fair. Participants are welcome to register for multiple events and explore different career paths.



Registration is free for all MS/PhD/Postdoc participants.