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One of ND's goals is to encourage more of its undergrads to consider PhD programs. So many talented graduates head straight for the professional schools because they are convinced (or their parents are convinced) that this is the key to professional success and personal happiness. And it is, for many students, but too many potentially great PhD candidates are being diverted into MBA/JD/MD tracks because they don't realize the rewards of an academic career, and the possibilities that are open to the best students. Improving the graduate programs is one way to give these undergrads a look at the possibilities -- they can take solid graduate-level courses, for example, or be part of a research team that includes graduate students.
And thanks -- we are both very glad to be here too!
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