Honoring exceptional service — Oscar Sevilla receives 2025 Melva S. Ramsay Award

Admissions Program Manager Oscar Sevilla has been named the 2025 recipient of the Melva S. Ramsay Award for his outstanding service, positivity, and unwavering dedication to the Graduate School community. Read how Oscar’s colleagues describe his kindness, commitment to our mission, and impact on students and others — and how he reflects on this well-deserved honor. 

T32 Trainees shine at ACTS Conference in Washington, D.C.

We are proud of our T32 Clinical and Translational Sciences Training Program trainees for their outstanding contributions and leadership throughout the 2025 Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) Conference held in Washington, D.C. Their participation reflects the depth of talent, dedication, and impact within the Graduate School community — we're excited to see how they continue to shape the future of translational science.

Meet the Dean: Cherilynn Shadding, PhD

Associate Dean for Graduate Education Cherilynn Shadding, PhD, uses her skills as a relator and educator to support students, faculty, and staff every day. Day-to-day, she oversees multiple aspects of graduate education, serves on standing committees, and supports student and faculty development. She is proud of the many initiatives she has built to promote student and faculty success, community engagement, and leadership.