Events

Explore upcoming ASCENDᴿ events and engagement opportunities available across HSRU institutions, and access resources from past events.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

Connect with ASCEND^R through upcoming events and opportunities that bring together participants from across HSRU institutions and partner organizations around shared priorities and areas of engagement.

ASCEND^R Program Information Sessions

Learn more about ASCEND^R programs and the upcoming recruitment cycle through the annual Open House and program-specific information sessions.

ASCEND^R Research Information Sessions

Learn more about ASCEND^R Research, including program details, application requirements, and what to expect during the upcoming application cycle. Consult the programs' FAQs.

Friday, October 16, 2026 10AM PT / 11AM MT / 12PM CT / 1PM ET

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 12PM PT / 1PM MT / 2PM CT / 3PM ET

ASCEND^R Research Office Hours

Monday, January 11, 2027 11AM PT / 12PM MT / 1PM CT / 2PM ET

ASCEND^R Fellowship Information Sessions

Learn more about ASCEND^R Felowship, including program details, application requirements, and what to expect during the upcoming application cycle. Consult the programs' FAQs.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 10AM PT / 11AM MT / 12PM CT / 1PM ET

Friday, December 11, 2026 10AM PT / 11AM MT / 12PM CT / 1PM ET

ASCEND^R Fellowship Office Hours

Wednesday, January 13, 2027 1PM PT / 2PM MT / 3PM CT / 4PM ET

Past Events

September 28-30, 2026 │ Washington, DC

Join the ASCEND^R Opportunity Advising Think Lab, an in-person convening bringing together HSRU institutions and partners to strengthen how students connect to DoW-related opportunities. Share your perspective, learn from approaches across institutions, and help shape the future direction of ASCEND^R Opportunity Advising.
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ASCEND^R Open House

August 27, 2026 │ Virtual

The ASCEND^R Open House provided an introduction to the ASCEND^R initiative and its programs, along with an overview of what to expect in the upcoming recruitment cycle.

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