Kudos: Lewis Ellison receives 2022 Divergent Award for Excellence in Literacy in a Digital Age Research

Tisha Lewis Ellison, an associate professor in the Department of Language and Literacy Education, was recognized as a recipient of the 2022 Divergent Award for Excellence in Literacy in a Digital Age Research. The award recognizes educators and scholars who have dedicated their careers to the theoretical and practical study of literacy in a digital age.

The Initiative for Literacy in a Digital Age, established in 2014, recognizes the importance of literacy in a digital age, those who diverge from traditional pedagogies and research approaches, and the indelible contributions of educators and scholars who have dedicated their careers to the theoretical and practical study of 21st-century literacies. Honorees will share their work as part of the Literacy in a Digital Age lecture series in April 2022.

“We received a record number of nominees for the 2022 class," said Shelbie Witte, founding director of the Initiative. “The educators, librarians, community organizers, college and career leaders, and students honored by this recognition are paving the way for equity, diversity, inclusivity, and access to texts and tools for all learners.”