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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 9h
If you are willing to ask Google or AI, you already know you need support. Your community adds context, questions, and another data point; it does not do the work for you. angelalduckworth wrote an amazing nytopinion that shows this is also the sign of a successful person. #StudentSupport
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Group work feels hard when expectations are unclear. This is how you start strong and protect your grade. What’s the worst group project you’ve had? #HeyDrVaNessa #CollegeLife #StudyTips #GroupWork
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Full sets demand full lives. 💅🏾 I’ve been getting my nails done since I was 16. What I experienced as confidence and self-expression, scholars like Davis, Khoza, Brooks, and Lezama helped me understand through Black identity, femininity, and self-care. Hernandez gave me another layer with
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I decided to try a different length and shape with my mani. The one constant is that I am going to be rocking Lincoln Park After Dark monthly this fall! 🫶🏾💜
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VaNessa @heydrvanessa
As Jillian Hernadez said, looking at how feminine aesthetics can asset our worth and our right to belong, "full set demands full lives."
#MondayMani #Locktober #heydrvanessa
10:30 AM • 10/5/2026•
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
My OCC (@occollege) students chime in on the ultimate #icedcoffee debate! #professionalcommunication #interview #college #communitycollege
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Six weeks into the semester, you have enough data to make a better decision. Review your grades, feedback, workload, and study habits; then choose what needs your attention. The Lock-tober starts with your people and your places. #OctoberLockIn #CollegeSuccess #StudyTips #HigherEducation
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Style doesn’t have to mean reinventing yourself. For me, black is the foundation; and color, especially in my shoes and glasses, is where I get to play. My September Style Curriculum takeaway: professional style can have a point of view and still feel like you. 🖤 #StyleCurriculum #PersonalStyle
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
AI in college does not require a forced choice between chatbot-led learning and technology-free classrooms. AI should complement academic work, not become a way for institutions to cut human support. Colleges should teach students how to use AI without requiring them to log in, work without it,
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Every Sunday at 11:59, assignments come in. Every Monday, I use my G.R.A.D.E. workflow: Gather, Record, Assess, Double-back, and Engage. The goal is not simply to enter grades; it’s to make sure students receive thoughtful feedback and know a real person is reading their work, seeing their
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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Digital humanities is about more than adopting new technologies. It depends on bringing people, expertise and ideas together – and creating the structures to help them thrive, says Mara Oliva: ow.ly/k0mz50ZR3XN #Highered #Academicsky #Digitalhumanities
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How to build a sustainable digital humanities ecosystem
Digital humanities is about more than adopting new technologies. It depends on bringing people, expertise and ideas together – and creating the structures to help them thrive, says Mara Oliva
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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
There is more to teaching than simply delivering content. Anggi Maisarah explains what she’s learned from her students and her advice for better teaching: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus… #Highered #Teaching
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How to become a better teacher
There is more to teaching than simply delivering content. Anggi Maisarah explains what she’s learned from her students and her advice for better teaching
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
As an instructor, this questions stump my students: Is there anything I can do to complement your efforts in the classroom? Not only does this show I care but it also lets me know about things I need to adjust to make it a better learning experience for the students. Advocating for yourself is
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Your shoes tell your story; each scuff, crease, and step is a memory in motion. Discover how footwear becomes a living archive of style, identity, and life’s journeys. #heydrvanessa #personalstyle #shoeStory #fashionIdentity #styleinspiration
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Sometimes unexpected interactions with your students can be the very thing you need! #phdlife #college #heydrvanessa
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
How did we write college papers before AI? 👀 We learned how to connect ideas, interpret research, and develop our own academic voice. One of my favorite academic writing tips is using transitional paragraphs to connect research, class discussions, current events, and relevant real-world
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Days in the office are jam packed and a different environment to get work done! #office #highered
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I set up 1:1 meetings with my students in my in-person class. I really like getting to know them and seeing what they bring to the class. I can’t take credit for this philosophy: this was my whole job as a ou_cmi coordinator and old habits don’t go away so easily! 🫶🏾
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The glasses I once tried to hide became part of how I choose to be seen. Sometimes personal style means reclaiming the thing you were taught to minimize. #PersonalStyle #EyewearStyle #SelfExpression #HeyDrVaNessa
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Every Monday, I use the G.R.A.D.E. workflow to gather submissions, record what is complete, assess with intentional feedback, double-back for late work, and engage through our discussion board and weekly announcement. Grading is not just a score. It is one way I show students that a
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Working from home doesn’t mean less work. It means having more autonomy in how I meet my obligations. One way I use that flexibility is by pairing reading with movement. My 60-day the.storygraph streak shows that I’ve been consistent, but an app can’t tell me why I keep showing up. The
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Full sets demand full lives. 💅🏾 I’ve been getting my nails done since I was 16. What I experienced as confidence and self-expression, scholars like Davis, Khoza, Brooks, and Lezama helped me understand through Black identity, femininity, and self-care. Hernandez gave me another layer with
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The best classroom flexibility starts with a plan made weeks ago. 📚 I prepare my curriculum early so I have room to listen once students arrive. When a recent class struggled with writing AI prompts, we slowed down, practiced together, and turned that practice into a graded assignment. That
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Now that the long weekend is behind us, let’s really get the semester started! opalapp: love being to have disciplined autonomy with my screen time. finchcare: makes productivity so much fun! focusflight_app: satisfies my wanderlust while getting work done grug: to doodle like I used to in my
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Anything could go wrong did go wrong but I think I had a better experience with my class because of it! #firstday #adjunct #college
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I earned a PhD and started studying my closet. 👓📚 My personal style curriculum explores Black dandyism, professional dress, and self-expression through my glasses, piercings, nails, and clothing. Monica L. Miller’s discussion of “redemptive narcissism” affirmed something I already knew:
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
There’s something about the start of a new semester that gets me excited every time. 📚✨ I’m enjoying getting back into the swing of things, and this fall feels extra special. I’m heading into my 10th year as an adjunct instructor AND getting ready to teach social media at another community
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Wow @developers.google.com this is wild! How are we going to remember the Great Lakes now? 🤦🏾‍♀️
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
🎓 Three degrees. Three very different lessons. My bachelor’s taught me the art of people. My master’s taught me the science of communication. My Ph.D. expanded my philosophy of critical thinking. Yes, college can be transactional. You take the classes, earn the credits, and
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Working from home but making it fun! My huntrx socks, a workout and a nice gaming session to close out the day! I used timetoviva to create this #dayinthelife. (Not sponsored) #workfromhome #backtoschool
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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
When nature completes the art Original post
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Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
What is a well-designed life? How do you find a career where you can thrive? This interactive, four-week, in-person series co-presented by Rackham and the University Career Center will teach Master’s Students principles for designing a fulfilling career. Details: myumi.ch/RQme9 #UMich #GradSchool
Two people look excitedly at a map. Text promotes an in-person professional development  workshop series called Designing Your Life for Master's Students, happening Fridays, September 11 to October 2 in the Rackham Building.
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Who said academics can’t treat themselves!? I love getting my manis because it’s one of the few times I treat myself and go off the grid. Everyone knows I don’t play about my manicures! 🫶🏾 It definitely makes working from home and typing a lot more fun! #backtoschool #manicure #mani
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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
It might seem like a routine step in #research but choosing participants’ pseudonyms can be an uncertain, unsettling process. Here’s how to approach it thoughtfully: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus… #Highered #Academicsky
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Six questions researchers should ask before assigning pseudonyms
It might seem like a routine step in research but choosing participants’ pseudonyms can be an uncertain, unsettling process. Here’s how to approach it thoughtfully
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The best virtual synchronous sessions invite people to participate before they ask them to learn. In my recent workshop, we started with a chat prompt, solved a Connections-style game together (inspired by nytgames, used waterfall chats, and built ideas collaboratively throughout the session.
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
In 2-3 weeks, I will be an adjunct instructor for 10 years! Who would have thought?!
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Sometimes it’s better to take a day or two off in the middle of the week. It’s like coming up for air before diving into the rest of the week!
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Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Dissertations are among U-M's most widely used research resources—and ensuring open access is critical. Learn more about how to advance open access at U-M through the Unlocking Dissertations Project, a collab w/ @umichlibrary.bsky.social: myumi.ch/zNwZy #UMich #GradSchool #Rackham150 #OpenAccess
Image of the Hatcher Library, a flower bed in the foreground. Text: Sharing Michigan Research with the World - The Unlocking Dissertations Project, a partnership between the University of Michigan Library and Rackham Graduate School, is working to turn 150 years of graduate scholarship into an open, usable, and measurable public resource.An archival black and white photo of a student examining lab equipment. Text: Alumni Actions - Authors of dissertations completed between 1979 and 2006 (before campuswide digital submission became common), can help expand access by contacting the University of Michigan Library to request that their dissertation be made publicly available.  A librarian scanning materials. Text: Digitization Needs - For students who completed their dissertations before digitization, those works were typically submitted in hard copy. Digitization takes time and resources, and it also requires attention to accessibility so the content is usable for readers with disabilities. Gifts to the Unlocking Dissertations Project go towards this effort.The exterior of the Hatcher Graduate Library on the U-M campus. Text: Your Dissertation Matters - Usage data shows that dissertations are among U-M’s most widely used research resources beyond campus:

Eighty-nine percent of dissertation views come from outside the U-M campus.
Dissertations reached 2.3 million active users in about 200 countries and territories over the last three years.
Low- and middle-income countries account for roughly 23 percent of all downloads, supporting researchers in places where paid databases may be out of reach.
Impact is also local: Engagement is strong across Michigan, with major use in Detroit and other cities such as Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Kalamazoo.
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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
How a design thinking approach to a community project helped students raise awareness about racism against Indigenous women in Mexico: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus… #Highered #Academicsky
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How to turn humanities students into advocates
How a design thinking approach to a community project helped students raise awareness about racism against Indigenous women in Mexico
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
What kind of reader are you: yearning or learning? 📚 I need two different books: one for yearning—romance, tension, and escapism—and one for learning—challenging ideas and expanding my thinking. 🤎 open.substack.com/pub/heydrvan...
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Yearning or Learning
How I Build a TBR for Every Version of Me
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Treated myself to neon french manicure inspired by #theeverygirl!
Colorful neon French manicure
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
I took the amtrak train to work and it was so much fun! I loved being a passenger queen and avoiding the construction season in Michigan! #train FYI: I sang this song in high school … love a good musical 🫶🏾
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The digital version of “show your work” is becoming a life skill. Drafts. Notes. Version history. Receipts. The future belongs to people who can demonstrate their process, not just their outcome. #HeyDrVaNessa #CollegeStudent #HigherEducation #AcademicIntegrity #ai
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Edward the Movie Buff 🎞🎬🎥📽 @midgetmoxie.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Dead Poets Society (1989) Director: Peter Weir
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Art & Nature @capecodfairytales.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
#Poetry #Painting #Summer It is morning, and again I am the luckiest person to be in it - Mary Oliver 🎨 Kaoru Yamada
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Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
We are so grateful to all of the alumni, students, faculty, and friends who participated in #RackhamGivingDay! Thank you. Together, 64 donors raised $14,480! We are so grateful for the essential role you play in the Rackham community. #GradSchool #StudentSupport #HigherEd #UMich #GivingDay
Exterior of the Rackham Building with tulips in the foreground and text: Rackham Giving Day, June 16, 2026 - Thank You
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
One thing I’m realizing this summer: work is bigger than a job. So instead of waiting for an empty calendar to enjoy my summer, I’m creating a few rules: ✨ My evenings are my time. ✨ Living my life is accompanied with other responsibilities. ✨ It’s okay to preserve my energy. ✨ Sometimes I don’t
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned as an educator is that credentials and connection are not the same thing. A degree can establish expertise. A title can signal experience. But neither automatically creates trust. In some spaces, my PhD opens doors. In others, it creates distance. The
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
"[The students] will not adapt on their own. The conditions that produced this collapse are still in place ...” Jagt, T. (2026, June 1). Opinion | My Students Can’t Read. The Chronicle of Higher Education. www.chronicle.com/article/my-s...
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Opinion | My Students Can’t Read
The generational collapse in literacy is measurable, persistent, and likely to get worse.
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@heydrvanessa @heydrvanessa.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
“The students who cannot read a 20-page article today are the voters who will not be able to read a bill, or the jurors who cannot follow a closing argument, tomorrow.” Jagt, T. (2026, June 1). Opinion | My Students Can’t Read. The Chronicle of Higher Education. www.chronicle.com/article/my-s...
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Opinion | My Students Can’t Read
The generational collapse in literacy is measurable, persistent, and likely to get worse.
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