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My Cheat Code to Writing with AI

I Used to Avoid Using AI. Here's What Changed. Like many academics, I've been quite resistant to AI, especially Large Language Models such as ChatGPT or Claude.ai. Two things have held me back: The explosion of AI-generated papers in my classes. The work I put into writing my own books…

Stephanie W. Cawthon, PhDJuly 20, 2025

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The Latest: Hope Lives Inside Every Good Book

👋 Welcome to the July 2025 issue of The Latest! Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light. —Vera Nazarian This issue of The Latest spotlights four new books, each seeking to open doors and shine light on the very essence…

Stephanie W. Cawthon, PhDJuly 8, 2025

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Lessons from the River

Hello! I’ve been off the grid for a bit. I spent a chunk of June on the road, including a full week rafting and camping on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. This intense experience taught me a lot about things I thought I knew, but re-discovered in new…

Stephanie W. Cawthon, PhDJune 29, 2025

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The Latest: Prioritizing Students Over Systems

👋 Welcome to the May 2025 issue of The Latest! Prioritizing Students Over Systems: An Interview with Johnny Collett Welcome to a special edition of The Latest! I recently had the privilege of sitting down with my longtime colleague and friend Johnny Collett, Deputy Director at the University of Kentucky Human Development…

Stephanie W. Cawthon, PhDMay 22, 2025

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Mahvelous May Milestones

Welcome to May: The summer shoulder season. May is full of mixed emotions — relief, joy, trepidation, anticipation, and, of course — celebration! May is also Mental Health month. At a time when mental health conditions are on the rise, we focus now more than ever on raising awareness and…

Stephanie W. Cawthon, PhDMay 15, 2025

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The Latest: The Gift of Clarity During the Churn

👋 Welcome to the April 2025 issue of The Latest! Checking In… Hey friends! I’m in a hotel room in Denver, gearing up for a big week at the American Educational Research Association. I’m travel weary, slightly rumpled, and definitely over-caffeinated. I’m sure many of you have felt different versions…

Stephanie W. Cawthon, PhDApril 23, 2025

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Disability Is Human Audiobook Release!

Disability Is Human audiobook cover is bright green with dark purple font and square drop accents. The full title is Disability Is Human: The Vital Power of Accessibility in Everyday Life written by Stephanie W Cawthon, PhD. The Disability Is Human audiobook, read by yours truly, now available. Take me…

Stephanie W. Cawthon, PhDMarch 21, 2025

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The Latest: Accessibility Is Our Strength

👋 Welcome to the March 2025 issue of The Latest! A shorter issue for our over-saturated selves. Thank you for being here and for your continued presence and support! 🎓 Measuring College Accessibility for All Students I’m thrilled to announce the new Campus Accessibility Measure (CAM)! The CAM is a…

Stephanie W. Cawthon, PhDMarch 14, 2025

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The Latest: Getting Centered in the Spin

👋 Welcome to the February issue of The Latest! Want to read Stephanie’s past issues? Check out the archive! 🌀 Lessons from Vertigo on Surviving the Spin Keeping your eye on the target can be tough when everything’s spinning. And yes, right now, our local, state, and national political contexts…

Stephanie W. Cawthon, PhDFebruary 21, 2025