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Student Perspectives
October 10, 2025
Living in Greater Boston
Murray Dawson shares the benefits of living and attending grad school in Greater Boston.
Student Perspectives
October 07, 2025
Hello Heller! Lal Kumar’s Acceptance Story
Lal Kumar tells the story of receiving his acceptance letter for Heller
Student Perspectives
September 09, 2025
Best Lunch Spots Near Brandeis: A Grad Student's Guide
Karen Azucena Alfaro shares the lunch spots that remind her of home and lift her spirits while navigating grad school life.
Academics
September 02, 2025
My Hardest Grad School Course So Far, or How I Learned to Love Monitoring & Evaluation
Fabiola Vega Prosper shares how she turned her toughest grad course into a powerful learning experience, and gives you a sneak peek into Heller’s Monitoring & Evaluation course.
Applications
August 28, 2025
Applying to Grad School with Confidence
Essence Smith shares her insights for undergraduate students applying to grad school.
Student Perspectives
August 19, 2025
Feeling at Home with Grad School Orientation
Karen Azucena Alfaro shares the impactful connections made at orientation.
Admitted Students
August 12, 2025
Four Tips for Finding a Campus Job
Karen Azucena Alfaro shares her top tips for making the most of your campus job search.
Career Development
July 31, 2025
Beyond Office Hours: How to Connect with Faculty in Grad School
Essence Smith shares her strategies for connecting with faculty and making the most of the grad school experience.
Student Perspectives
July 25, 2025
Embracing Heritage, Pursuing Change: A First-Generation Student’s Journey
Fabiola Vega Prosper discusses how she balances cultural identity, academic aspirations, and personal growth.
Student Perspectives
July 22, 2025
Grad School Friendships
Karen Azucena Alfaro talks about an important friendship she made as a result of coming to Heller.
Academics
July 18, 2025
Connecting Theory to Practice in the Classroom
Murray Dawson looks back on a year in the classroom, bridging theory and application through current events.
Student Perspectives
June 20, 2025
Celebrating 65 Years of Heller: A Night of Reflection, Community, and Legacy
Fabiola Vega Prosper recaps Heller's 65th Anniversary Celebration.