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 […]
University Scholar: Ryan Krishna
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Student Spotlight: Megan Brigham
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 […]
Faculty Spotlight: Kacie Wittke
Meet Kacie Wittke, M.A., CCC-SLP, an Associate Clinical Professor in the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) Department! Originally earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Brandeis University, Kacie always knew that she wanted to work with children in her future career. Following her graduation from Brandeis, Kacie planned to go into a PhD program […]
Save the Date – UConn SLHS Homecoming Football Game Event!
Save the Date!! Current SLHS students and alumni are invited to join us for our UConn SLHS Homecoming Tailgate & Football Game on October 4, 2025! 🏈 Stay tuned for RSVP details, coming soon! #UConnSLHS #HuskiesForever