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What to Expect in 2026
A Guided Year of Scholarship and Creativity I wanted to keep my welcome post separate from my “What to Expect in 2026” post. I believe introducing the blog and outlining what to expect are two distinct topics. Typically, the “What…
Welcome!
Wendi Kavanaugh, PhD., is a Dallas native. Her academic journey reflects her passion for creativity, history, and storytelling.
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My Thoughts on Teaching!
All of us professors and lecturers have written and edited (more than once!) our teaching philosophies. But how exactly does that translate when we’re actually in the classroom? How can you turn your philosophy into practice? My philosophy extends over…
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Dressing for Academic Approachability or Authority
Earlier this month, I wrote about how academic style is political and about the differences in academic attire. Today, I want to examine how clothing…
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Academic Presence: A Guide for Undergraduates
When you start university or college, building your academic presence probably isn’t at the top of your mind. It’s not covered in orientation, and you…
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Business vs. Business Casual vs. Academic Casual — What’s the Difference?
a guide Business Casual vs. Academic Casual: Are they the same? They both say casual, so they must be similar. They are, but in Academia…
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Academic Style is Political
yes, even today what you wear matters Everything feels political these days, even what we wear. I’m not talking about elections or national debates. I mean the everyday politics of the workplace. All those power plays, social signals, and silent…
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Teaching While Learning
Reality often means teaching before you are ready. We get emails about Teaching Assistantships and feel that is maybe what we should do alongside classwork…
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Why Workshops Matter
Welcome to July! This month’s theme is Teaching Innovation (Workshops, Creativity, Pedagogy). I’ll cover why you should do workshops, how to design them, teaching while…
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Read to Create Your Voice
When you write, you have decisions to make. First, find your voice. Developing a strong narrative voice takes time and practice. As you read, notice…
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