GradChats: Inspiration for the Journey, Not Just the Degree.

What happens outside the classroom can shape everything that comes after—and we’re closing the season with a powerful conversation you won’t want to miss. For our final episode, we’re joined by Alex Ruiz, Senior Manager of Educational Partnerships at Dallas College and former EDGE Center Coordinator at UTA. With nearly a decade of experience in higher education, Alex shares insights on involvement...

He's guided by experience and driven to inspire ☀️ In this episode of GradChats, we sit down with Martín Vásquez, Business Intelligence Analyst at GM Financial, to talk about what the transition from graduate school to the professional world really looks like. From navigating the learning curve to applying technical skills in real business environments, Martín shares insights from his journey in b...

🎓✨ She’s leveling up her game — on the green and in the classroom. This month, we’re diving into what it really looks like to navigate grad school as a student‑athlete — and we’re joined by someone who knows that balance better than anyone: Salomé Arango, Division I golfer with the UTA Women's Golf team. She’s been playing golf since she was four, earned her bachelor’s in General Business, a...

Your career journey starts long before graduation—and it’s built one intentional step at a time. 🪜 In this episode of GradChats , we sit down with Catalina Molina , Career Development Specialist at UTA’s EDGE Center, to unpack three essential strategies for launching and sustaining your professional success: 📂 How to Start: Keeping your resume, CV, and portfolio ready 🤝 How to Elevate: Building...

Graduation isn’t the finish line — it’s the starting point. 🎓✨ In this episode of GradChats , we sit down with Johnathan Hampton , UTA Master of Landscape Architecture alum and former EDGE Scholar, to talk about what life really looks like after grad school. From navigating first-job realities and interdisciplinary teamwork to unexpected lessons on taxes, benefits, and rest — yes, REST — Johnath...

Charlas Entre Amigos is now GradChats - your source for everything on the graduate experience. Here at GradChats, we're committed to providing " Inspiration for the Journey, Not Just the Degree ." As we embark on a new academic year, we invite you to join the EDGE Center team as they recap a year of graduate empowerment, development, and growth in education.  We’re kicking this seaso...

Charlas Entre Amigos is now GradChats - your " Inspiration for the Journey, Not Just the Degree ." The first episode of our new season premieres next Friday, September 26th at 9:00am (Central), but here's a teaser of what's to come! Be sure to follow the EDGE Center on Instragram (@uta.edgecenter) to stay updated on all upcoming events & new episodes. Likewise, email us your...

Welcome back to our final episode of this second season of Charlas Entre Amigos ! This time, we're highlighting Dr. Augusto César Hunt Serracín, a former EDGE Scholars, a UTA Doctoral Graduate, and a current Post-Doctoral Research Associate at our sister institution, The University of Texas at Dallas. Listen and be inspired as Dr. Hunt Serracín shares his story about life, persistence, adversi...

Welcome back to another episode of Charlas Entre Amigos! This time, we're highlighting Amanda Perez, MEd, and her career inspiring and motivating students in Greek Life at The University of Texas at Arlington. Listen and be inspired as Amanda shares her remarkable journey with us, including her successes and recent recognition as one of Arlington's 40 Under 40 . We thank you for your continued sup...

As we continue this second season of Charlas Entre Amigos , we'd like to welcome you back for another episode! Tune in as we feature an interview with Dr. Jennifer Luken Sutton, Expert Guide at FirstGen Forward, a triple alumnus from UT Arlington, Texas TRIO Achiever, and national advocate for first generation student success. Listen and be inspired as Dr. Luken Sutton shares her remarkable journe...

This episode of Charlas Entre Amigos features an interview with the future Dr. Elizabeth Rubio, current PhD student in Mathematics and Internal Vice President of the Latinx Graduate Student Association at UTA. Tune in as Elizabeth shares her remarkable journey with us, and be inspired by the resilience and tenacity of this futura doctora! Be sure to ⁠⁠follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠. You can also email...

This episode of Charlas Entre Amigos features an interview with the future Dr. David Reynoso, current PhD student in Aerospace Engineering at UTA and Past President of the Latinx Graduate Student Association. Tune in and be inspired as David shares his educational journey, and provides insight into the efforts behind the establishment & continued growth of LGSA. Be sure to ⁠follow us on Instag...

Charlas Entre Amigos is back for a second season and we're excited to continue bringing you insight to the graduate experience! This season, we're kicking things off with Dr. Jessica Lynn Sanchez, Assistant Professor of Practice from the School of Social Work at UTA. Tune in as Dr. Sanchez shares her story and be inspired by the feats of this " Mujer Legendaria". Be sure to follo...

Charlas Entre Amigos is the place to go for insight on the graduate experience! This month’s episode features a conversation with Dr. Daniela Palmer, Assistant Professor of Biology at UTA. Tune in as Dr. Palmer discusses her graduate journey, and shares insights on how to leverage graduate fellowships to maximize your career potential. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @uta.edgecenter. You can als...

Charlas Entre Amigos is the place to go for insight on the graduate experience! This month’s episode features a conversation with Tiffany Aguirre, MS – a current UTA student pursuing her PhD in Psychology with an emphasis in Neuroscience. Tune in as we discuss Tiffany’s academic journey, the effects of burnout, and how to maintain a healthy balance while in graduate school. ¡Te esperamos! Be sure...

The wait is over and Charlas Entre Amigos is here! This first episode features a converstion with Nancy Zamora, EDGE Project Director, and Catalina Molina, EDGE Career Development Specialist. Tune in to learn more about the EDGE Center y la gente that makes it all possible!

Charlas Entre Amigos , the new podcast from the EDGE Center at The University of Texas at Arlington, is coming soon! Listen in for a preview of what's to come.