Are you currently exploring the possibility of graduate or professional school? Join the LSA Opportunity Hub on March 8 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. EST for a candid conversation with Black graduate alums on what steps to take to make admission to the program of your choice a reality. This virtual roundtable will center the voices and experiences of Black graduate alums who recently completed or are currently completing their post-graduate degrees at predominantly white institutions.

The panel will also discuss relevant topics such as:
-Identifying the graduate school program best aligned to your career goals and interests
-Navigating the application process, including necessary steps like asking for letters of recommendation and securing funding for tuition and living expenses
-Building strong relationships with professors and advisors.

About our panelists:

Sydney L. Carr is a PhD Candidate in Political Science and Public Policy. Sydney earned her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Connecticut (2018). Sydney's dissertation research examines whether news media coverage surrounding Black women political elites differs from that received by their counterpart groups and the extent to which that coverage directly impacts American public opinion. Beyond the academic realm, Sydney also currently serves as the president of SCOR (Students of Color Rackham). To learn more about Sydney please, visit her profile page here.

Keyshawn McMiller is a Tampa native and recent dual-degree graduate from the University of Michigan’s School of Social Work and Education. Empowered by his mission of walking alongside others towards manifesting their best selves, Keyshawn engages in several ventures, including mental wellness programming, authoring books on personal development, research around educational trauma, and community outreach to procure resources for disadvantaged youth and young adults.

Christopher McClain is an international trade consultant who is a native of Detroit, a first-generation college graduate, and founder of The McClain Corporation. McClain’s consulting portfolio includes international trade, economic development, and maritime commerce opportunities related to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. He has done consultant projects for the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration and the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority, and the Export-Import Bank of the United States. McClain began his professional career in Lansing by working for the Michigan State Capitol in both the Michigan State Legislature and the Executive Office of Michigan Governor, Gretchen Whitmer.

You should attend this workshop if you are:
-A liberal arts and/or sciences student
-Exploring the possibility of grad school and deciding whether to apply
-Thinking about or planning to attend the LSA Graduate School Fair on March 10

What you’ll gain by attending:
-Gather helpful tips on how to navigate graduate school in instances where your identity is underrepresented on campus
-Discover the resources and departments on campus that can assist you with preparing for the application process
-Gain insights from Black alums on the highlights and challenges from their graduate school experiences
-Generate potential questions to ask graduate programs representatives at the upcoming LSA Graduate School Fair

Interaction Level: Moderate

RSVP now to reserve your spot! The link to attend the panel will be emailed to you after you RSVP.

The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. To request accommodations please contact Anna Colvin at ancolvin@umich.edu so we can make arrangements.