News

New Lecturer Lisa Furr

Sept. 3, 2020

Welcome! New Lecturer Lisa Furr is teaching American Sign Language classes. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Gallaudet University and earned a master’s degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix.

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Associate Professor Michael Sulkowski

Sept. 3, 2020

Associate Professor Michael Sulkowski was featured on 30 Seconds about the best way to talk to children about cyberbullying.

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Associate Professor Desiree Vega

Sept. 3, 2020

Associate Professor Desiree Vega, whose research focuses on equity and inequity in education, was the featured speaker at the Ohio State University Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s Hispanic Heritage Discussion Series. Vega spoke about empowering Latinx students for college success.

 

Vega also was appointed as the associate editor of the ...

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Professor Jina Yoon was selected as a member of the Society for the Study of School Psychology.

Sept. 3, 2020

Professor Jina Yoon was selected as a member of the Society for the Study of School Psychology. Just a handful of school psychology leaders are selected each year, and criteria include sustained contributions to the field of school psychology, awards and honors, impact on science, and...

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Associate Professor Michelle Perfect delivered a virtual presentation at the American Diabetes Association Conference

Aug. 1, 2020

Associate Professor Michelle Perfect delivered a virtual presentation at the American Diabetes Association Conference about involving families to improve sleep habits in children with diabetes. The presentation led to this news story.

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Philip Johnson was awarded an Arizona Department of Economic Security grant

Aug. 1, 2020

Assistant Professor of Practice Philip Johnson was awarded an Arizona Department of Economic Security grant to offer a one-year, five-course certificate program to AZDES vocational rehabilitation counselors to provide specialized, quality services to people with disabilities.

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Marsha Spencer offered a free webinar series to help school psychologists, administrators, and related professionals

May 1, 2020

School Psychology Assistant Professor of Practice Marsha Spencer offered a free webinar series to help school psychologists, administrators, and related professionals identify helpful resources. The series kicked off on April 21, with a general overview of telepractice resources and Arizona parameters. Throughout the weeks, topics ranged from supporting...

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13th International Scientific-Practical Conference, Adolescent in the City: Inequality and Opportunities, in Moscow, Russia

April 1, 2020

Professor Sheri Bauman is a keynote speaker this month for the 13th International Scientific-Practical Conference, Adolescent in the City: Inequality and Opportunities, in Moscow, Russia. Now a virtual conference, her lecture, Adolescent Aggression, will be translated in real time. 

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Vanessa Perry was invited to present at the 2020 Unimc for Inclusion Conference

April 1, 2020

Although Assistant Professor of Practice Vanessa Perry was invited to present at the 2020 Unimc for Inclusion Conference hosted by the University of Macerata, Italy, now postponed until October, she and her colleagues hosted online workshops...

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Associate Professor Michael Sulkowski featured podcast

April 1, 2020

Associate Professor Michael Sulkowski offered suggestions for ways parents can cope with life during COVID-19 in this podcast (go to 12:45 minutes to hear).