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Discover how UArizona researcher Melanie McKay-Cody is championing the preservation of Native American sign languages, safeguarding a rich cultural heritage for future generations....

Dr. Melanie McKay-Cody is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies at the University of Arizona. A Deaf woman of Cherokee, Shawnee, Powhatan, and Montauk heritage, Dr. McKay-Cody earned her Ph.D. in linguistic and socio-cultural anthropology from the University of Oklahoma. She is a nationally recognized leader in the documentation and preservation of critically endangered Indigenous...

As we celebrate the Class of 2024, we’re thrilled to highlight some of our outstanding graduating Wildcats, each chosen by their department or faculty for their remarkable achievements. Your hard work, dedication, and passion inspire us all!

Stay tuned—more posts showcasing these amazing graduates will be coming in the next few days. We can’t wait to see where your journey leads next...

Congratulations to Carlos Garcia, Special Education Doctoral Scholar in the Disability and Psychoeducational Studies Department, on being recognized as one of the 40 Under 40 Awardees by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce!

Your dedication to education and inclusion through music is truly inspiring. From creating a music program for exceptional students to your impressive work as an orchestra...

We are delighted to share that Dr. Melanie McKay-Cody, Assistant Professor in the Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies, along with our esteemed College of Education colleagues, Dr. Nadia Alvarez Mexia and Dr. Stephanie Troutman Robbins, have been named to the University of Arizona's 2024 Women of Impact cohort. This prestigious recognition is awarded by the Office of Research, Innovation, and Impact....

We're delighted to celebrate Dr. Marcela Kepic's fantastic achievement in being featured for her pioneering research on friendship! Her work, featured on KGUN9 news, focuses on tackling loneliness through the "Sassy Saguaros" friendship group, highlighting her commitment to community well-being. Congratulations to Dr. Kepic for her...

Dr. Renae Mayes, a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Disability & Psychoeducational Studies, has been recognized as an Emerging Scholar for the year 2024 by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, a prominent publication in the field. Dr. Mayes joins a select group of individuals who have demonstrated exceptional promise and excellence in their respective fields.

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On November 15, Project FOCUS launched its crowdfunding campaign with a goal to raise $15,000. Over the past 12 years, Project FOCUS has provided an opportunity for over 100 students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to access inclusive college classes: in-person,...

School Psychology Professor Michelle Perfect, along with her two co-editors Cyndi Riccio (Texas A&M) and Melissa Bray (University of Connecticut), just published the 2nd edition a guidebook for educators and service professionals to provide contemporary, research-based information about over 60 medical conditions. Consistent with her program of research, Dr. Perfect's book is aimed at providing strategies to increase...