Department News

  • 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 […]
    Posted on October 23, 2025
  • 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 […]
    Posted on October 13, 2025
  • 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 […]
    Posted on September 17, 2025
  • 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 […]
    Posted on September 16, 2025
  • 2025-2026 Colloquium Series
    September 9, 2025 "Listening to musical harmony entropically" Presented by: Dr. Stefanie Acevedo from the Department of Music
    Posted on September 12, 2025
  • 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 […]
    Posted on September 9, 2025
  • 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
    Posted on August 5, 2025
  • 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 […]
    Posted on July 21, 2025
  • 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 […]
    Posted on June 26, 2025