Please join the SLHS community in congratulating our 2026 Connecticut Speech and Hearing Foundation Scholarship Award recipients. Emma Forbes, third year Au.D. student, received the Antonia B. Maxon Memorial Scholar/ Clinician Scholarship. Sophia Rakovan, second year MA-SLP student, recieved the Kenneth T. Gist Promising Professional Scholarship. Hailey Rivest, first year MA-SLP student, received the CSHA […]

In our recent CLAE (Collaborative Learning and Academic Engagement) session, students explored AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) with Elena Fader (MA, CCC-SLP) and experienced eye gaze technology through an inspiring presentation by Sean Stenglein, an individual with cerebral palsy. This was not just a lecture. It was a shift in perspective. Students learned: AAC supports […]

Ryan Krishna Major: Individualized: Neuroscience of Language; English Project title: Automating CIU-Based Discourse Analysis for Aphasia Committee: Dr. Jennifer Mozeiko; Dr. Penelope Pelizzon; Dr. Emily Myers Project Summary: Ryan Krishna’s University Scholar Project develops a clinician-friendly tool to automate discourse analysis in aphasia. Measures such as Correct Information Units (CIUs) quantify how informative and efficient connected speech is, but […]

Complete pre-requisites for graduate school in speech-language pathology in one summer! Courses are 100% asynchronous and 100% online!  

The Aphasia Rehab Lab is directed by Jennifer Mozeiko, PhD, CCC-SLP. The lab focuses on improving treatment for people with aphasia, with the goal of helping them achieve the maximum possible recovery. To do this, the lab thinks about factors like how much treatment is needed and how often it should be administered, for example. […]

Join us for our upcoming event on Friday, February 20th, 2026, from 5:00–9:00 PM at the UConn Alumni Center in Storrs, Connecticut, where we will be hosting UConn SLHS Research in Review 2026. Eight UConn SLHS researchers will be presenting their latest findings in speech, language, and hearing sciences, emphasizing clinical implications. Afterward, a moderated panel will allow attendees to engage with speakers, explore diverse views, and assess real-world […]

We are excited to launch Collaborative Learning and Academic Engagement (CLAE) for undergraduate students in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. CLAE connects new SLHS students with experienced peer mentors to support academic success, research engagement, and community involvement. Mentees gain personalized guidance and earn 1 credit Mentors build leadership skills and earn 2 credits This […]

After a period of dedicated leadership as Head of the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS), Dr. Derek Houston is stepping into a new role as Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Reflecting on his time as Department Head, Dr. Houston notes that while the role came with its […]

Matthew Phillips’, B.A., SLHS ’22; M.A., SLP ’24, thesis publication was referenced in the “Your stuttering therapy is due for a tune-up” article in The Informed SLP!   To read the article, click the link below: https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/Your-fluency-therapy-is-due-for-a-tune-up  

Megan Brigham is a dedicated third-year Doctoral of Audiology (Au.D.) student at the University of Connecticut. She previously earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Rhode Island and selected UConn for its esteemed doctoral program in Audiology.   In addition to her academic pursuits, Megan maintains an active and crucial role in […]