As we head into the summer, we wanted to highlight some of the recent accomplishments in the SLHS department. Read below to learn more about the recent awards received by Dr. Maggu, Dr. Tufts, and AuD student, Zane Carey!    Dr. Akshay Maggu was selected to attend the Lessons for Success program in April 2024.  […]

Emily Bowmar and Monica Fenwick presented the results of their final research projects for the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) training grant on Friday, April 26th. Emily’s topic was “Access to Developmental Services for Individuals with Autism.” Monica’s topic was “National Resources for Individuals with IDD and Dementia.” They were excited to […]

We celebrated the conclusion of this spring’s Collaborative Learning and Academic Engagement (CLAE) program with a delightful ice cream social, open to all undergraduate students in the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) program. It was a beautiful sunny day filled with chocolate and vanilla ice creams and a variety of toppings. CLAE Purpose: For […]

Sirrah Galligan is the Educational Program Manager and Clinical Program Administrator for the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Department at UConn. Sirrah graduated with her undergraduate degrees in Journalism and Communications at UConn and went on to get a Master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Drexel University. Sirrah has always had a […]

Congratulations to our 2024 Connecticut Speech & Hearing Foundation award recipients! 🎉 Kayla Hart – Antonia B. Maxon Memorial Scholar/Clinician Scholarship Lia Mozeleski – Kenneth T. Gist Promising Professional Scholarship Leanne Puckett – CSHA Foundation Scholarship Ashley Lombardi – Geraldine Garrison Scholarship

Dr. Terry Yanaway and first year SLP Master’s student, Erin Beckwith, presented in an undergraduate Educational Psychology class on Exceptionality on considerations and supports for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. They covered information about language modality, early intervention, educational law, and the accommodations needed to support educational access for D/HH students. Special thanks to […]

On March 26, 2024, Nicole W. Gallagher, SLP and Associate Clinical Professor, and Kylie Boyle, 1st year MA SLP graduate student from UConn’s SLHS department presented to seven local, community center and home-based early childhood educators from Mansfield and UConn Jump Start students on early literacy concepts to meet requirements of CT’s school readiness grant […]

Jerrold Jackson, MA, CCC-SLP, CEO of the Roundtree Group, PLLC, brought his expertise to SLHS students and faculty during our inaugural Leadership, Clinical Education, and Mentorship Event: T.R.A.C.E. a Path to YOUR Future! on Saturday, March 23rd. Mr. Jackson led an insightful discussion centered around the themes of trust, respect, acceptance, cultural responsiveness, and energy, […]

SLHS was well represented at the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) annual conference this past week in Denver, CO. Dr. Torri Ann Woodruff Gautherin (UConn ’22), Emily LaSpada (UConn ’23) and Dr. Cienkowski presented their work on reaching families who fail to enroll in early intervention services. LEND pediatric AuD trainees Jaylynne Thomas and Eliza Mulkern participated in […]

Check out our new online merchandise store to purchase some UConn SLHS gear! Search: uconn marketplace, then scroll to “UConn SLHS Merchandise” Link: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21646_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=268&FROMQRCODE=true. We are offering shipping as well as in-person pick up for current students! Our student worker will be sending out packages on Tuesdays! For in person pick up, choose “walk-in”. Orders […]