Texas A&M University Project DIVERSE Doctoral Scholar Receives Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders Award

Project DIVERSE doctoral scholar, Stephania Jackson received a Doctoral Stipend Award this month (March 2026) from the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders (MSLBD). MSLBD's stated mission is to provide equitable leadership that advances equitable education opportunities and outcomes for students with behavioral needs, and supports the professionals and families with whom they are connected.

The MSLBD awards up to two doctoral students pursuing degrees with an emphasis in working with students with behavioral needs or a closely related field. This award was presented to Stephania Jackson, a special education doctoral advisee working with Dr. Lisa Bowman-Perrott, Associate professor at Texas A&M University. Congratulations Stephani!

ID: Two women, identified as Stephania Jackson and Dr. Lisa Bowman-Perrott, are standing together at a formal event, smiling at the camera in front of a podium and a banner that reads “MSL Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders.” Stephania Jackson, on the left, is wearing a mustard-yellow blouse and glasses, with long straight hair, and is holding a clear glass award, while Dr. Lisa Bowman-Perrott, on the right, is wearing glasses and a maroon-and-gray shawl over a black top, along with a lanyard and name badge, and is holding a program booklet; a vibrant floral arrangement beside them adds to the celebratory atmosphere, suggesting this is a recognition moment at a professional conference.