Future World Changers of the Academy Conference

About the FWCA

The annual Future World Changers of the Academy National Conference (FWCA) is a cornerstone event for faculty, administrators, post-docs, and graduate students in higher education, offering a focused platform for professional development and academic growth. The 13th annual FWCA event will incorporate sessions dedicated to exploring themes such as leadership, career progression, personal well-being, and the experiences of graduate school and emerging scholars. 

The Graduate School sponsors two graduate students to attend the annual Future World Changers of the Academy National Conference (FWCA). This conference is perfect for current graduate teaching assistants who want to strengthen their skills or students who are not currently teaching but are interested in a faculty position as a career.   

Student Selection

The two students selected to attend will have registration, airfare, and hotel covered (double-room occupancy). Any meals not provided by the conference will be reimbursement-eligible.