Conversations in Graduate Education

This semester will feature Dr. Ilana Horwitz, author of The Entrepreneurial Scholar . Dr. Horwitz is an award-winning sociologist, an assistant professor at Tulane University, and a nationally recognized scholar whose work uncovers how gender, social class, religious upbringing, and institutional support shape educational pathways. Her recent book challenges scholars at all stages—from doctoral students to tenured professors—to break free from conventional academic pathways by adopting an entrepreneurial mindset.

Join the conversation to explore how scholars can build greater agency, navigate uncertainty, communicate the value of their work, and shape more resilient academic and professional paths.

Faculty Seminar and Lunch

Lunch: 12 pm | Wang Center Theatre Lobby

Seminar: 12:30 pm to 1:50 pm | Wang Center, Lecture Hall 2

For Graduate Program Directors, graduate faculty and staff, and anyone interested in supporting graduate student research and career development.

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Becoming an Entrepreneurial Scholar Workshop

3 pm to 5 pm | Wang Center, Room 201

An interactive workshop for graduate students and postdocs, led by Dr. Horwitz on building scholarly agency, identifying opportunities and designing an impactful career path.

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