Dr. Nancy McMahon, Au.D., recently received the SLHS Department’s 2026 Distinguished Alumna Award. From the UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic: “Through her leadership and dedication to the field of audiology, Dr. McMahon has made a lasting impact on countless students, clinicians, and patients. As Clinic Director of the UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic for […]
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CSH Foundation Awards
CSHF awards were presented by Nicole W. Gallagher, CSH Foundation president and SLHS Clinical Professor, on April 23, 2026, at the CSHA Spring Event at The Farms in Wallingford, CT. Students were supported by Samantha Ratchford, CSHA Secretary and SLHS Assistant Clinical Professor, friends, and family. SLHS’s Connecticut Speech & Hearing Foundation Award recipients: […]
MA-SLP Second-Year Clinical Project Presentations
On April 8, 2026, second-year MA-SLP students completed their comprehensive clinical projects by presenting their clinical cases to the department or by defending their master’s thesis, which is a requirement for graduation. The students worked tremendously hard over the course of the year. Next up… graduation!
Faculty Spotlight: Jean McCarthy
Meet Jean McCarthy, M.S., CCC-SLP, a Clinical Professor in the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) Department! Jean knew early on that she was drawn to a helping profession. This passion, combined with an interest in language, led her to the field of speech-language pathology (SLP). She committed to Speech-Language Pathology her freshman year […]
Summer Pre-Masters Coursework in Speech-Language Pathology
Complete pre-requisites for graduate school in speech-language pathology in one summer! Courses are 100% asynchronous and 100% online!
Aphasia Rehab Lab Spotlight
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. […]
SLHS Research In Review 2026
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 […]
Collaborative Learning and Engagement for Students in SLHS
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 […]
MA-SLP Alumnus’ Thesis Publication Referenced in The Informed SLP
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
Publication by Dr. Akshay Maggu and SLHS Alum Carly Furlong Featured in Hearing Research
A recent paper by Assistant Professor Dr. Akshay Maggu and Research Assistant Carly Furlong, B.A., SLHS ’25, in Hearing Research introduces a novel electrophysiological protocol using a 4 kHz chirp stimulus that enhances Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Wave I amplitude and reliability—promising for detecting subtle auditory-neural dysfunctions. Their study, “ABR Wave I is Enhanced […]