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SEEKING RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS: PEACES Study Team Recruiting Autistic Undergraduates for Experience Study
Nov. 29, 2025—What is the study? On behalf of the Postsecondary Education: Autistic Collegians’ Experience of Success (PEACES) study team, we encourage our partners to spread the word about this research study that honors the holistic lived experiences of autistic college students. One goal of this study is to create a publicly accessible national database that provides...
Free Virtual Mentorship Program NEXT Connects Accepting Applicants
Nov. 25, 2025— xNEXT for Autism is now accepting applications for NEXT Connects, a free virtual mentorship program designed to help autistic college students and recent graduates make confident strides toward their next professional step. Participants are matched with a trained professional in their field of interest for a structured series of conversations that build clarity, skills, and...
Navigating College Admissions with Dr. Eric Endlich by Gabriele Barrocas
Sep. 15, 2025—For many high school students, the college admissions process is both exciting and overwhelming. For autistic and other neurodivergent students, however, that journey can present unique challenges, from navigating self-advocacy to deciding whether or not to disclose a diagnosis. Dr. Eric Endlich, a clinical psychologist turned college admissions consultant, has dedicated his career to helping...
Vanderbilt Magazine Article Tells Story of FCAI and Autism Research
May. 24, 2025—We are thrilled to announce the release of an exciting article in Vanderbilt Magazine celebrating the groundbreaking work of the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation! By highlighting our mission to empower neurodivergent and autistic individuals and spotlighting the dedication and passion of our director and staff, this article is a testament to the incredible...
New Resource Available: “Supporting Fair and Inclusive Graduate Programs: A Guide for Faculty and Institutions”
Apr. 30, 2025—We are excited to share a new resource developed with the support of Dr. Julie R. Posselt, one of our FCAI visiting faculty fellows. This new resource, entitled “Supporting Fair and Inclusive Graduate Programs: A Guide for Faculty and Institutions,” is a collaboration between the Council of Graduate Schools and the Equity in Graduate Education...
New Website by Neurodivergent Teen Launches to Support Aspiring College Students
Apr. 23, 2025—We’re excited to share this amazing resource, created by high school student Ellie Rosenthal-Strisik, a passionate advocate, neurodivergent student, and friend of the College Autism Network and Frist Center for Autism and Innovation. Ellie created this resource for students like themselves–not for their parents, counselors, or coaches to then translate for students. We’re excited to...
College Autism Network Summer Webinar Series
Apr. 23, 2025—Announcing the College Autism Network Summer Webinar Series exploring Autistic Students on Campus, co-sponsored by the College Autism Network and College Ready. This series of webinars will be hosted by Lee Burdette Williams, executive director of the College Autism Network, and Matt Gunter, Founder of College Ready and Inclusive Academia. Four webinars, four topics to...
Employment-Based Mentorship Opportunity from NEXT Connects
Apr. 22, 2025—NEXT is once again recruiting students to participate in their FREE co-mentorship program. In 2024, more than 60 universities partnered with NEXT, and they’ve made over 100 student-mentor matches! Participants are matched with established professionals trained in neuroinclusion, and meet virtually for 8 conversations between now and September. The program is flexible, free, and fully virtual — making...
Media Covers $7 Million in Canceled Grants to FCAI
Mar. 13, 2025—Due to funding cuts to the National Science Foundation made after the executive orders in the last several weeks, FCAI has lost $7 million in expected federal grant funding, and along with it some of our cornerstone programs for national impact. The $7 million in funding had been rigorously reviewed by NSF and was authorized...
Applications Open for Autism Summer Internship Opportunities for Summer 2025! Apply now!
Jan. 15, 2025—The Frist Center is excited to announce applications are now open for our Autism Summer Internship Program. The program is open to undergraduate students who identify as neurodiverse (either through formal or self-diagnosis). Through this internship, successful applicants will undergo a STEM project with a faculty mentor, under the guidance of the Frist Center for...