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6 Ways to Make Social Science Content More Accessible

Where evidence lives shouldn't decide who can reach it.

A student opens the assigned dataset the night before discussion, ready to test a hypothesis about voting patterns in urban counties. But the chart won't resize, the color-coded legend is...

Posted: October 13, 2026, 10:00 AM

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USM Accessibility in Action October 2026 Issue

Repost from the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation

Welcome to October! As we continue toward the midpoint of the fall semester, it's a good time to check in on how our courses and communications are working for students and colleagues. This month,...

Posted: October 7, 2026, 1:00 PM

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National Distance Learning Week Lunchtime Series

Join us for lunchtime conversations on Nov 2 and Nov 4

Online learning has become an established part of higher education, but its continued growth raises questions that extend well beyond enrollment. Students need flexible, high-quality learning...

Posted: October 7, 2026, 9:56 AM

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20 New Microcredentials: Countless Ways to Learn, Grow & Connect.

Explore what’s new in digital credentials

The Microcredential Review Board (MRB) has approved 20 new microcredentials! These new offerings recognize learning and experiences across the classroom, professional development, leadership,...

Posted: October 7, 2026, 8:35 AM

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