Student Fellow Archives - National Disability Center for Student Success

Student Fellow Spotlight: Ife Adekoya

Meet Ife Adekoya, a Student Fellow whose experience at the Center transformed a personal journey into student-focused research that reshaped how she sees her future.

Mytra BerryMay 23, 2025

Student Fellow Spotlight: Maddy O’Grady

Meet Maddy, a Student Fellow driving disability research and advocacy at the National Disability Center.

Mytra BerryJanuary 17, 2025

Research Stephanie W. Cawthon Student Fellow

Partnering With Disabled Students Can Improve Accessible Teaching

A new study co-authored by students and leadership is published.

Tracey BradnanDecember 6, 2024

Announcement News Student Fellow

Student Fellows Open to UT Austin Undergrads; Apply by Sept. 30

Applications are now open for two Student Fellows.

Mytra BerrySeptember 4, 2024

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News Student Fellow

Student Fellow Spotlight: Lily Alvarez

Lily Alvarez: Championing Disability Research and Advocacy

Mytra BerryAugust 15, 2024

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Events News Research Student Fellow

Vote to Put Disability Research on Stage at SXSW EDU

Our Student Fellows can be in the SXSW spotlight — with your help. Vote for their panel by August 18!

Tracey BradnanAugust 8, 2024

Announcement Faculty Cadre News Stephanie W. Cawthon Student Fellow

Team Accolades: Spring 2024

A celebration of the impact and accomplishment of our Student Fellows, Faculty Cadre, and Leadership Team.

Tracey BradnanMay 16, 2024

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Announcement News Student Fellow

Spotlight: Desirée Lama, Student Fellow

Desirée Lama transitions to leadership role.

Tracey BradnanApril 8, 2024

Events News Stephanie W. Cawthon Student Fellow

Join Us at AERA 2024

National Disability Center attends AERA to present research on disability and education.

Tracey BradnanMarch 15, 2024

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