Ellie Gilchrist, a humanities honors/business communications sophomore, is the recipient of the 2020-21 Lois Ford LaBauve Scholarship, an award given to outstanding students with disabilities. Read on to learn more about her love of reading and writing—and how this “new normal” of remote learning has set her on a path… read more
Celebrating Our Spring 2020 Graduates: Emeline Lakrout, Business Marketing Senior
Back in high school, Emeline Lakrout took a marketing class on a whim and quickly found herself competing in academic business contests. She soon enrolled in the McCombs School of Business, where she explored the many exciting avenues within the marketing arena. While on campus, she also discovered her passion… read more
Two DDCE Student Organizations Named Pillars of the 40 Acres
Two student programs within the DDCE have been recognized as Pillars of the 40 Acres by the Office of the Dean of Students. The honor goes to student-run organizations that embody the university’s core values. Both are recipients of the Swing Out Award, which are given to organizations that achieve Distinguished Status in five… read more
A Q&A with Lime Connect Fellow Jessica Meek
When Jessica Meek, a McCombs School of Business sophomore, learned about the Lime Connect Fellowship Program, she was drawn in by its mission to “rebrand disability through achievement.” “When I looked into the program, I was absolutely thrilled,” Meek says. “Lime Connect’s belief in and view of high-achieving students and… read more
Marketing Sophomore Receives Lois Ford La Bauve Scholarship
Lane Capps, a marketing sophomore, is one of four students to receive the 2019-20 Lois Ford LaBauve Scholarship, made possible by the DDCE’s Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). Read on to learn more about her story and how she has taken full advantage of the university’s many free resources and… read more
Student Coalition Promotes Disability, Accessibility Awareness on Campus
When Kate Strickland, a Plan II Honors/government junior, came to UT Austin, she immediately searched for opportunities to get involved in campus life. With help from Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), she learned about the disABILITY Advocacy Student Coalition (DASC), a student-run organization that spreads awareness about disability and accessibility on campus and… read more
Student Government Officers Work to Make Student Groups Accessible and Inclusive
Walk by a student organization fair and you’ll find rows of smiling students handing out flyers promoting an array of activities—from astronomy to environmental awareness to Texas Quidditch. Whether they’re looking to expand their social circles, compete with fellow athletes or pursue and academic interest, students are likely to find… read more
