News and Events
Research and Engagement Symposium - April 16, 2025
The symposium is for undergraduate and graduate students and is open to the public. Weber State staff, faculty, students and their families are encouraged to attend. No tickets are necessary.
Research and Engagement Symposium Student and Faculty Awards
The Office of Graduate Studies is pleased to recognize and encourage excellence in student research and project work through this award program. Eligible nominees must be enrolled graduate students in good standing within their program. Awards are granted in the following categories:
- Student Research or Project Award: $200
- Team Research or Project Award: $300
- Faculty Mentor Award: $200
The available funds will be redirected to individual student research or project awards if a team does not submit for an award.
Student Research or Project Award
The evaluation criteria include scholarship, clarity and quality of writing. It also assesses the student's demonstrated understanding of the topic and their role as the primary investigator or project lead. Additional criteria include the relevance of the research or project to their program of study, the potential impact of the work and its potential for future research. The significance of the findings is also considered, along with a faculty mentor award letter and signatures from the student or faculty.
Team Research or Project Award
Detail each person's role, including the scholarship, impact, clarity and quality of writing, as well as the student's demonstrated understanding of the topic. Evaluate the student’s role as the primary investigator or project lead, the relevance to their program of study, the potential impact of the research or project, the potential for future research and the significance of the research findings.
Faculty Mentor Award
Please describe how your faculty mentor contributed to the research or project development shaping its direction and progress. Highlight their role in providing guidance and influencing outcomes, and if applicable, discuss any personal and professional impact they had on you as a student and the project itself.
Convocation - April 25 and 26, 2025
Convocation is organized by college. The ceremony typically includes speakers and graduates walk across the stage as their names are announced. While attendance is not mandatory, we encourage students to participate if they can. Guests are also welcome to attend.
Commencement is live-streamed on the Graduation web page. Check back at the time of the event and for locations per college.