The Lone Star Graduate Diversity Colloquium was established in 2006 to further the statewide Closing the Gaps Initiative. It is a collective effort by all colleges and universities in Texas to encourage more underrepresented minorities, women, and first generation college students to stay in Texas and complete their graduate education.

What can you expect at the Lone Star Graduate Diversity Colloquium?

• Attend workshops on applying for graduate school, preparing for entrance exams, and funding graduate studies
• Learn more about the value of undergraduate research
• Learn from current graduate students and faculty how to succeed in a master's, doctoral or professional program
• Attend a graduate school fair made up of Texas Graduate Schools and Departments

What: Lone Star Graduate Diversity Colloquium

Who: Students from diverse backgrounds that are interested graduate school

When: March 30 – 31, 2012

Where: University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Dana.Mordecai@unt.edu or call 940.369.7387.