Announcement Archives - National Disability Center for Student Success

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Student Fellow Spotlight: Olamide Irabor-Musa

Meet Olamide Irabor-Musa, a Student Fellow whose interest in mental health advocacy and public health is shaping how she understands accessibility, research, and student support in higher education.

Desirée LamaOctober 21, 2026

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Research Assistant Spotlight: Sarah Xu

Meet Sarah Xu, a Human Biology student whose experience in healthcare, clinical research, and family support is shaping a growing interest in disability research and student success in higher education.

Desirée LamaOctober 16, 2026

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Content Development Specialist: Desirée Lama, PhD

Content Development Specialist Desirée Lama combines storytelling and accessibility to create reader-focused content.

Desirée LamaJune 16, 2026

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Research Assistant Spotlight: Jaxsen R. Day

Meet Jaxsen R. Day, a PhD student whose research examines how academic materials, digital systems, and lived experience can help higher education take a more proactive approach to accessibility.

Mytra BerryMay 18, 2026

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Center Research Takes the Stage at AERA 2026

Team members are presenting at the world’s largest conference of education researchers.

Mytra BerryFebruary 12, 2026

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Student Fellows Open to UT Austin Undergrads; Apply by Mar. 13

Applications are now open for two Student Fellows.

Mytra BerryFebruary 5, 2026

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Meet Social Media Coordinator Preksha Pankaj Welankiwar

The National Disability Center welcomes Preksha Welankiwar to the Communications Team. As the Social Media Coordinator, she brings a creative, data-driven approach to digital storytelling and platform engagement.

Mytra BerryMay 23, 2025