GSAC
Graduate School Access Collaborative
A recurring virtual roundtable bringing together higher education professionals, nonprofit leaders, funders, policymakers, and students working across the graduate access landscape.
Who Attends
Built for the whole ecosystem
Nonprofit Leaders
Organizations working on access, equity, and student success
Higher Ed Professionals
Advisors, deans, and admissions staff shaping graduate pathways
Funders & Policymakers
Foundations and officials setting direction for graduate education
Graduate Students
Current and prospective students navigating the grad school landscape
About
Practical insights for the field
GSAC convenes educators, advisors, student-support professionals, funders, policymakers, and students working to strengthen graduate school pathways. Sessions are virtual, open to all career stages, and centered on practitioners at the frontline of graduate access.
Expert speakers from
Upcoming
Archive
Past sessions
| Date | Topic | Speaker | Recording |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Leadership Brainery's 8th Year Celebration | Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten & Dr. Martin Lemelle President, Simmons University · President, Grambling State University | Watch ↗ |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Borrowing with Intention: Understanding Student Loans | Shawn Morrissey Director of College Relations · Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority | Watch ↗ |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Navigating Graduate Financial Aid | Zachary Smith, MBA Regional Director · AccessLex Institute | Watch ↗ |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Federal Policies Reshaping Graduate School Access | Dr. Nicole Smith & Artem Gulish, MS Research Professor & Senior Federal Policy Advisor · Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce | Watch ↗ |
GSAC is open to all.
Whether you are a practitioner, student, funder, or institution — you belong in this conversation.
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