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Professor Linda Shaw

Excelling in research contributions

Feb. 27, 2019

The American Rehabilitation Counseling Association names Professor of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies Linda Shaw recipient of the James F. Garrett Award for a Distinguished Career in Rehabilitation Research.

Championing education

Feb. 14, 2019

Assistant Professor Vega received big-screen recognition from President Robbins at the Washington State vs UA men’s basketball game. She was named as an Arizona Champion for her work as a faculty member in education who advocates for the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students.

Leading in the field of behavioral disorders

Feb. 14, 2019

Professor Umbreit received the Outstanding Leadership Award in the field of behavior disorders from the Council for Exceptional Children with Behavioral Disorders, for his significant contributions in the field. Former student Candace Gann attests, “I would not be where I am today in my academic career if it were not for Dr. John Umbreit.”

Researching adolescent academic engagement

Dec. 18, 2018

Disability & Psychoeducational Studies doctoral student Jaclyn Wolf attended the California Association of School Psychologists conference in San Diego in early November to present her research, Neighborhood risk and unsafe schools in relation to Latinx adolescents' academic engagement: Social cohesion and school respect as protective factors. Her findings indicate neighborhood and school risk, and protective factors are...

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Addressing Mental Health in our Community

Nov. 17, 2018

The need for timely, responsive mental health services in school communities is growing. According to the National Alliance for Mental Health, as many as 20 percent of youth under the age of 18 will experience a mental health condition, yet only half will receive mental health services. That number is much lower for Hispanic, African-American, and Asian-American students. Addressing mental health in schools can reduce the drop-out rate, lower...

Desiree Vega and Jaclyn Wolf

Understanding the needs of first generation college-going students

Nov. 6, 2018

Assistant Professor of Disability & Psychoeducational Studies Desiree Vega and her doctoral student, Jaclyn N. Wolf, presented at the First Generation Southwest Symposium at Northern Arizona University in September. The presentation, College Enrollment and Persistence of First-generation Latinx Students, focused on the college-going experiences and success of first-generation Latinx college...

Engaging in productive partnerships

July 17, 2018

Jared Schultz, PhD, a noted leader in disabilities education and research, has joined the UA College of Education as a professor in the Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies and the UA Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities as the director of research. The Sonoran Center is housed within the UA Department of Family and Community Medicine, where Dr. Schultz also will have a joint appointment.  At the UA College of...

Inspiring Young Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Toward STEM

June 6, 2018

Mount Lemmon Sky Center was busy this June hosting middle and high school students kicking off an exciting new initiative called Project POEM (Project-Based Learning Opportunities and Exploration of Mentorship for Students with Visual Impairments in STEM). This million-dollar project funded by NSF provides hands-on learning over 14 months to VI students and fosters mentor/mentee relationships with UA students majoring in STEM areas. While...

A Lifetime of Dedication Recognized

Feb. 21, 2018

Professor Shirin Antia is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Association of College Educators – Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ACE-DHH). This award honors Dr. Antia's contributions to the field across teaching, research and service in the preparation of teachers of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Dr. Antia's career has been dedicated to improving the life of deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children. As a leader in her...

Raising Awareness on Cyberbullying through an International Exchange Program

Feb. 16, 2018

The College of Education is working with Changemaker High School on a project designed to raise awareness of cyberbullying and promote the spread of kindness online. School Counseling students, Sarah Heath Howe (far left) and Sarah Johnson (seated, second from right) meet weekly with Changemaker High School students to help them prepare for their summer trip to Japan. It will be the first time on an airplane for some of the students, like...