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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

🚨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 […]

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 […]

September 9, 2025 "Listening to musical harmony entropically" Presented by: Dr. Stefanie Acevedo from the Department of Music November 11, 2025 "Learning without Trying in Aphasia: Profiles of Implicit-Statistical Learners" Presented by: Dr. Amy Ramage, PhD, CCC-SLP, University of New Hampshire

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 […]

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