Department News

  • Event Recap: T.R.A.C.E. a Path to YOUR Future!
    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, […]
    Posted on March 26, 2024
  • UConn SLHS at EHDI Conference in Denver, CO
    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 […]
    Posted on March 22, 2024
  • UConn SLHS Merch Store!
    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 […]
    Posted on March 18, 2024
  • CHOP Pediatric Audiology Conference
    Last Friday, Dr. Yanaway and two AuD students, Zane and Lauren, attended the the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) pediatric audiology conference! Some topics that were covered were ototoxicity, genetics and hearing loss, congenital CMV, and child language.🦻  
    Posted on March 11, 2024
  • Considering a Career in SLP: Insights from Professional SLPs
    Following the productive discussion initiated in our previous meeting on “Why should I consider a Ph.D.?”, the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) recently hosted another enlightening session. This time, the focus shifted towards understanding the appeal and implications of pursuing a career in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP). Three remarkable Speech-Language Pathologists, Kristin Benjamin, Amy […]
    Posted on March 5, 2024
  • Faculty Spotlight: Lindsay Butler, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
    Meet Lindsay Butler, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. Dr. Butler is an assistant professor in the Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Department at UConn, and is the director of the Brain & Language on the Autism Spectrum Lab. Dr. Butler began her undergraduate career as a Spanish major at University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, and decided to […]
    Posted on March 1, 2024
  • Department Event: T.R.A.C.E. a Path to Your Future
    Please join us for an SLHS department-wide event! We are excited to announce an in-person, live event focusing on leadership, clinical education, and mentorship in CSD: T.R.A.C.E. a Path to Your Future! This program is intended for ALL students and faculty in SLHS! Use the link below to RSVP and save your spot! Please feel […]
    Posted on February 27, 2024
  • Student Spotlight: Aidan Laliberte
    Aidan Laliberte is a senior majoring in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at UConn. Years back, Aidan began his post-secondary education as a pre-med student but left school to pursue a career in acting and media. During this time he appeared in both theater and film projects, and also gained experience in video production. In […]
    Posted on February 9, 2024
  • An Evening with SLHS Experts Discussing the Journey to a Ph.D.
    In a recent event that underscored the vibrancy and dedication within our SLHS community, the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA), in collaboration with Dr. Spaulding, orchestrated a compelling and insightful evening centered around the pivotal question: “Why should I pursue a Ph.D.?” This event was graced by the presence of distinguished panelists, including […]
    Posted on February 7, 2024
  • New Collaborative Learning and Academic Engagement (CLAE) Course
    Last week, SLHS embarked on its exciting new Spring course, “Collaborative Learning and Academic Engagement (CLAE),” with a full class of mentors and mentees. This course aims to empower students with the following goals by the semester’s end:   1️. Gain a deep understanding of SLHS academic requirements and logistics. 2️. Explore various involvement opportunities […]
    Posted on January 30, 2024