The Language, Literacy, and Culture Program is pleased to announce that Xixellonje Nebihu of LLC Cohort 26 successfully and skillfully presented her dissertation research proposal on May 19, 2026.
Xixa's project is titled, Teaching for Peace Through Language: Educators’ Understandings, Practices, and Institutional Contexts. After her presentation, Xixa had a substantive discussion with her committee about the next stages of her work. The committee agreed that the project is worthy of doctoral research and helped Xixa consider some key issues as she moves forward into the research and writing.
Many thanks to Xixa's committee members:
Co-Chairs:
Francis Hult, Education
Thania Munoz, Modern Languages, Linguistics and Intercultural Communication
Members:
Ramon Goings, Language, Literacy, and Culture
Joby Taylor, Shriver Center
Nancy Tarawhiti, Brigham Young University
Please join us in congratulating Xixa on reaching this significant milestone!