OPEN HOUSE
Navigating the New Reality: Preparing McNair Scholars for What's Next
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM ET
Location: Virtual (via Butter, it’s more interactive than Zoom)
The Landscape of Academia is Changing—Are Your Scholars Prepared?
The current challenges facing DEI initiatives, research funding, and graduate admissions are reshaping the journey for McNair Scholars. Now more than ever, it's essential to equip students with the mindset, strategies, and adaptability they need to navigate these uncertain times.
Join Dr. Toyin Alli, founder of The Academic Society LLC, for an exclusive open house event tailored for McNair Directors. We'll explore the "new reality" of academia and share how the McNair Summer Virtual Community & Grad School Prep Program is evolving to meet these pressing needs.
Dr. Toyin Alli, McNair Alum, Math PhD, Speaker, Grad School Mentor, Senior Lecturer at the University of Georgia
What to Expect
During this open house, we’ll discuss:
✅ The current state of affairs impacting McNair Scholars, including shifts in research funding and graduate admissions.
✅ How this summer's program is designed to build resilience, adaptability, and strategic thinking for graduate school success.
✅ Details about the "State of Affairs for McNair Scholars Orientation" and how this new session prepares students for the realities of academic research and funding.
✅ Insights on how to empower scholars with practical strategies for navigating challenges and securing graduate school placements.
✅ The process for enrolling your scholars into the revamped Grad School Prep Summer Program and Virtual Community for McNair Scholars.
Why Attend?
Be Informed: Get clarity on the evolving academic landscape and its implications for McNair programs.
Stay Proactive: Learn how to equip your scholars with the tools to overcome new challenges in academia.
Collaborate: Connect with other McNair Directors and share strategies for supporting scholars during uncertain times.
Reserve Your Spot
Seats for this open house are limited to ensure meaningful conversation and engagement. Register now to secure your place.
We look forward to seeing you there and working together to support McNair Scholars as they navigate the new realities of graduate education.
Questions? Contact Dr. Toyin Alli at toyin@theacademicsociety.com.