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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Samantha Ratchford Awarded ASHA’s Distinguished Early Career Professional Certificate
Congratulations to Assistant Clinical Professor Samantha Ratchford, M.A., CCC-SLP for being awarded ASHA’s Distinguished Early Career Professional Certificate! Sam received this award in recognition of her impact in the areas of leadership, volunteering, and advocacy at the local, state, and/or national level.
UConn SLHS Football Game & Tailgate
🚨GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!🚨 We’re hosting a tailgate and UConn Football game event on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Rentschler Field as the Huskies take on FIU! 🍔 Tailgate kicks off at 12:30 PM in the Blue Lot (BYO food & drinks) 🏈 Game starts at 3:30 PM You’re all welcome to come for just […]
Wideband Acoustic Immittance
Advanced diagnostic capabilities are being taught in class and put into clinical practice in UConn’s Department of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences. (Picture posted with permission) Second year Au.D. student, Emily O., performed Wideband Acoustic Immittance (WAI) on a young patient this week who has been experiencing middle ear dysfunction. WAI has been used in […]
Learning Beyond the Classroom: Service Dogs in Action
Students in SLHS 4249: Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation had the opportunity to learn from Howie of Cosmic Dog Training about the essential roles hearing ear and other service dogs play in supporting individuals with disabilities. From alerting to important sounds to providing daily companionship, service dogs showcase the powerful partnership between humans and animals. Students […]
New NHCA Position Statement
Hearing protection devices such as earplugs are not one-size-fits-all. The amount of protection from loud sound that earplugs provide can vary widely from person to person, from virtually no protection at all to maximal protection – even if they are wearing the same type of earplug. This is due to factors such as ear canal […]
SLHS at the Connecticut Walk4Hearing
This past Sunday, members from our SLHS community joined the Eastern Connecticut HLAA Chapter at the Connecticut Walk4Hearing. The HLAA Walk4Hearing aims to raise awareness and funds to support hearing health, advocacy, and educational programs, while empowering individuals of all ages and backgrounds to live confidently and thrive with hearing differences. Torri Ann Woodruff-Gautherin, Portia […]