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The Future of Graduate Education Is the Future of America: A Call to Action

CGS Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling in Fisher v. UT Austin

The Council of Graduate Schools released the following statement in response to the ruling by the Supreme Court RE: Fisher v. UT Austin

Issue Brief: Immigration Policy Reform

CGS Statement on the President's State of the Union Address

The Council of Graduate Schools responds to the administration's higher education plans outlined in the annual address to the nation.

Election 2012: CGS Message to the New Administration and Congressional Leaders

Developing the graduate-educated talent our nation needs

2013 CGS 53rd Annual Meeting

Online registration is now open!

Benchmarking

CGS is the leading source of information, data analysis, and trends in graduate education. Our benchmarking data help member institutions to assess performance in key areas, make informed decisions, and develop plans that are suited to their goals.

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Best Practices

CGS Best Practice initiatives address common challenges in graduate education by supporting institutional innovations and sharing effective practices with the graduate community. Our programs have provided millions of dollars of support for improvement and innovation projects at member institutions.

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Public Policy

As the national advocate for graduate education, CGS serves as a resource for policymakers and others on issues concerning graduate education, research, and scholarship. Based in Washington, DC, the organization provides its members with regular updates and analyses of legislative and regulatory proposals and policies that affect graduate education.
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Global Engagement

CGS is an authority on global trends in graduate education and a leader in the international graduate community. Our resources and meetings on global issues help members internationalize their campuses, develop sustainable collaborations, and prepare their students for a global future.

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