Taking the Next Steps in Their Academic Journey

The IRT congratulates the fortitude and perseverance of its latest cohort as they plan to begin their graduate studies in the constantly evolving educational landscape. These scholars will engage and challenge one another in their graduate programs. The IRT team wishes scholars abundant success and fulfillment in this next step.

Matriculation Institutions for the IRT 2024 Cohort

American University*	Stanford University
Boston College	Syracuse University*
Brown University	University of California, Berkeley
California State University, San Diego*	University of California, Davis
City University of New York*	University of California, Los Angeles*
Columbia University	University of California, Santa Barbara*
Dartmouth College*	University of Connecticut
DePaul University*	University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign*
Emory University	University of Michigan
Georgetown University*	University of Minnesota*
Harvard University	University of Oregon*
Howard University*	University of Pennsylvania
Johns Hopkins University*	University of Rochester
Loyola University, Maryland*	University of Virginia
Michigan State University	University of Wisconsin-Madison
Middlebury College*	UT Knoxville*
New York University	Vanderbilt University*
Northwestern University	Washington State University
Rice University	Washington University, Saint Louis*
Rutgers University	Yale University
Rutgers-Camden Graduate School*	*denotes non-consortium

IRT Scholars Express Sentiments to
Their IRT Advisors

You are making a change in the position you have, as many of us who are first-generation, low-income, and BIPOC are given guidance to academic opportunities we might not have found elsewhere. Even if it all may seem impossible, we will take action to create the change our education system needs. For our future students and generations to come.

Maria Diaz Sosa, IRT ’24
Maria will be pursuing a master’s in Educational Administration at the University of Rochester

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I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your support in my Ph.D. application process. Your willingness to be incredibly responsive, thorough, kind, transparent, and more, especially during such a busy and stressful time, means a great deal to me. I truly appreciate the time and effort you took to advocate for my candidacy. Your insights and belief in my potential have played a significant role in my journey, and I am incredibly thankful for your support.

Michelle Lifson, IRT’24
Michelle will be pursuing a Ph.D. in Education at Vanderbilt University

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I just wanted to sincerely thank you for your incredible support throughout this doctoral admissions process. You’ve been so encouraging, such a thoughtful listener, and wealth of wisdom. From helping me to seek the right information from faculty and students, advocating for myself, and pushing me to take care of myself, you have been invaluable. I’m deeply, deeply grateful. This journey would have looked very different without your guidance and I’ll never forget the role you’ve played. 

Cassia Caruth, IRT’ 24
Cassia will be pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology at Georgetown University