Lawrence B. Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education

Cassia Soodak, former InclusiveU peer mentor and event planner, has been awarded one of the Spring 2026 Intelligence++ Venture Grants through Syracuse University’s Intelligence++ initiative.

Soodak’s company, Ms. Spellled, aims to create neurodivergent-friendly club clothing and ravewear for neurodivergent individuals through a cooperative relationship between supportive sensory-regulatory materials and expressive style.

Intelligence ++ is a funding program that supports student innovators in developing ventures aimed at improving inclusion and accessibility for disabled and neurodivergent groups.

Read more about how she plans on further supporting inclusive initiatives through this achievement on the Syracuse University News website:

Two Syracuse University students awarded Spring 2026 Intelligence ++ Ventures grants Rudransh Rajput ’28 and Cassia Soodak ’26 receive Spring 2026 Intelligence++ Venture Grants.

🍊Attention all incoming InclusiveU students!

Join us THIS TUESDAY for a free IPSE Association webinar “You’re In! Now What?” on June 9 from 5:30–7:00 pm (ET) on Zoom.

This session is open to everyone and will be especially helpful for students who have recently been accepted into an IPSE program, along with their families and networks of support.

Program staff from UMSL and Syracuse University will share practical tips and tools to help students prepare during the summer before college. You’ll hear about organization strategies, meal planning, getting involved on campus, and how to use available supports.

You’ll also hear from:
➡️Current college students sharing what works for them
➡️ Parents and program staff offering strategies to use before college begins
➡️ Alumni reflecting on what they wish they had known before starting college

We hope you’ll join us for this informative and encouraging conversation. All are welcome! You DO NOT have to be a member of the IPSE Association to attend.

👉 Register here: https://ipse.memberclicks.net/familywebinar1

If we are in your area this summer, stop by and visit us! We will have information about our InclusiveU program, upcoming Orange Preview dates, and application information. See you soon! 🍊

🍊Attention all incoming InclusiveU students!

Join us for a free IPSE Association webinar “You’re In! Now What?” on June 9 from 5:30–7:00 pm (ET) on Zoom.

This session is open to everyone and will be especially helpful for students who have recently been accepted into an IPSE program, along with their families and networks of support.

Program staff from UMSL and Syracuse University will share practical tips and tools to help students prepare during the summer before college. You’ll hear about organization strategies, meal planning, getting involved on campus, and how to use available supports.

You’ll also hear from:
➡️Current college students sharing what works for them
➡️ Parents and program staff offering strategies to use before college begins
➡️ Alumni reflecting on what they wish they had known before starting college

We hope you’ll join us for this informative and encouraging conversation. All are welcome! You DO NOT have to be a member of the IPSE Association to attend.

👉 Register here: https://ipse.memberclicks.net/familywebinar1

Join us for the inaugural webinar in the IPSE Association Family Webinar Series, “You’re In! Now What?” on June 9 from 5:30–7:00 pm (ET) on Zoom.

This session is open to everyone and will be especially helpful for students who have recently been accepted into an IPSE program, along with their families and networks of support.

Program staff from UMSL and Syracuse University will share practical tips and tools to help students prepare during the summer before college. You’ll hear about organization strategies, meal planning, getting involved on campus, and how to use available supports.

You’ll also hear from:
➡️Current college students sharing what works for them
➡️ Parents and program staff offering strategies to use before college begins
➡️ Alumni reflecting on what they wish they had known before starting college

We hope you’ll join us for this informative and encouraging conversation. All are welcome! You DO NOT have to be a member of the IPSE Association to attend.

👉 Register here: https://ipse.memberclicks.net/familywebinar1

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2026 Graduates from the Syacuse InclusiveU Program!

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