Meet Erica V. DeCasanova, Au.D, CCC-A, CH-AP, an alum of UConn’s Doctorate of Audiology program! Dr. DeCasanova is a proud Double Husky, having earned her undergraduate degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and Psychology from UConn in 2017, followed by her Doctorate of Audiology degree (Au.D.) in 2021. Dr. DeCasanova discovered audiology and quickly […]

Congratulations to SLHS PhD candidate Arinjoy Bhattacharjee, who has recently been awarded the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation’s (ASHFoundation) New Century Scholars Doctoral Scholarship!   This is a wonderful recognition of Arinjoy’s commitment to the field of speech, language, and hearing sciences, and we are thrilled to see him receive this honor!     

Meet Monica Santana, M.A., CCC-SLP, an alumna of UConn’s MA-SLP program!   While gaining experience working with children at a daycare during high school, Monica met a child with autism who had difficulty expressing their wants and needs. Speaking with the child’s mother about supports in place for them, she was introduced to the role […]

Meet Hilary Miller, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, an Assistant Professor in the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) Department!   After earning a dual undergraduate degree in chemistry and Spanish from the University of New Hampshire (UNH), Dr. Miller lived in Spain and taught English to young students for two years. She didn’t know exactly what career […]

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 […]