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 […]
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2026 Recipients of the CT Speech & Hearing Foundation Scholarship Awards
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 […]
“Communication is More Than Speech”
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 […]
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!
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 […]
Congratulations to Dr. Houston on His New Role
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 […]
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 […]
Speech, Perception, and Language Development Lab at Research Connections 2025
We had a fantastic time presenting our research at Research Connections, part of Month of Discovery at UConn. Our lab (Speech, Perception, and Language Development Lab ) participated in this event with an outstanding group of students: Sarah Gallagher, Molly Rourke, Michelle Zhu, Isabella Piskator, Vladimir Klyukin, Sophia Pirrotta, and Julia Majenski. Research Connections is […]
MA-SLP Alumni’s Research Published in the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Two of our SLHS graduates, Arden Ricciardone, B.A., SLHS ‘23; M.A. SLP ‘25, and Matthew Phillips, B.A., SLHS ‘22; M.A. SLP ‘24, recently had their work published in the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Arden’s undergraduate thesis investigated the bigger picture that everyday skills, such as understanding a nonnative accent, can be […]