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 […]

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: […]

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!  

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Complete pre-requisites for graduate school in speech-language pathology in one summer! Courses are 100% asynchronous and 100% online!  

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. […]

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 […]