Through her research, Assistant Professor (and SLHS alumna) Evelyn Davies-Venn uncovers the silent epidemic—a lack of access to hearing technology and healthcare.
Our ability to understand speech has always been subject to how well we hear. But can cultural, social, and behavioral linguistic differences (within a language) impact how…
Liz Finestack leads a lab whose mission is to identify better ways to help children with neurodevelopmental disorders overcome barriers to language development.
This year, we bid a very fond farewell to Dr. Arlene Carney whose entire career has involved SLHS in some way. Department Chair Ben Munson reflects on Dr. Carney’s…
With busy schedules and professional demands, it can become easy to get caught in the trap of your own work and inadvertently ignore the needs of other communities. Dr. Kerry…
Language and our ability to communicate unites us. For some, however, disorders such as stuttering make connection more difficult. Through her research in the Speech Fluency…
Professor Peggy Nelson was chosen as the 2019 Dean's Medalist for her notable contributions to speech-language-hearing sciences research and community.
As graduation nears for many students, the last semester is a time to reflect on memories at the University. Graduating senior Kaitlin Trefethen looks back on the skills and…
Our voices are a crucial piece of our identity. When your voice and identity don’t match, it’s difficult to express yourself with confidence. Marilyn Fairchild and Dr. Sheri…