by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | Aug 14, 2026 | Career, Graduate School
“Unless you get a PhD from an Ivy League, it’s not worth it.”I read this on a Reddit thread from a PhD who sounded very frustrated with the job market.To that, I want to share something my Dad told me once when I was feeling very disillusioned about...
by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | Aug 14, 2026 | Career
“How should I structure my LinkedIn headline as a student?”Here are 5 keyword-focused formats you could follow, whether you’re an undergraduate or a graduate student. ✅ [Area of Study] [Student] at [University/Organization] | Aspiring [Your Desired...
by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | Aug 12, 2026 | Build A Professional Network, Career, Podcast
I recently came across the news that Illinois Institute of Technology laid off faculty and staff, including tenure-track professors, because of financial constraints. At the same time, I noticed reports of another university closing and learned that university...
by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | Jul 10, 2026 | Career, Podcast
Pursuing an International PhD in the US comes with incredible opportunities—but also unique challenges that often go unseen. In this episode of The Bold PhD Podcast, host Dr. Gertrude Nonterah sits down with Dr. Sonali Majumdar, Assistant Dean for Professional...
by Gertrude Nonterah PhD | Jul 3, 2026 | Build A Professional Network, Career, Newsletter
Illustration by Maame Ekua Acquah. Happy Friday from Southern California. “You are stripping PhDs of their agency.” That statement is a brand new accusation I received this week that I found intriguing. I’m going to address it in...
