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CSD alumnus gives back through doctoral scholarship
Chris Walker (Ph.D. ’81), longtime professor at the University of Redlands, established a doctoral scholarship in CSD because of the stellar financial support he received during his doctoral studies.
Three stories, one space: exploring CSD’s new spaces in HSAB
A three-part video series spotlights different elements of CSD’s new clinical and academic spaces.
Where education meets patient care: Kellsie Busho on the opportunities of clinical education
Busho currently serves as the director of clinical programs – audiology.
CSD researcher selected to lead course in new UI AI certificate program
Mark Berardi will lead a course titled, “Human Voice and AI Technologies: Accessibility, Security, and Health Care,” which will showcase CSD’s commitment to innovation in the field of communication sciences and disorders.
New walls, same heart: CSD’s clinic moves to HSAB
The Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic recently moved to a new space, but its mission remains the same.
Introducing graduate student clinician Maddie Williams-Kane
Williams-Kane, a second-year Au.D. student, is a graduate student clinician at the University of Iowa Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic where she provides compassionate care to patients.
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As one of the oldest speech pathology and audiology programs in the country, our students perform cutting-edge research and provide state-of-the-art care to help individuals with communication and related disorders.
Shape the future of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Hear from three students why they chose Communication Sciences and Disorders at Iowa.
News and announcements
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Two faculty openings in Speech-Language Pathology and Hearing Science
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is growing. Two tenure-track faculty positions, one in Speech-Language Pathology and one in Hearing Science, are now open as part of our ongoing investment in research, education, and innovation.
CSD graduate student recognized by 'Dare to Discover' campaign
Friday, January 23, 2026
The Dare to Discover campaign showcases student and postdoc researchers, scholars, and creators from across the University of Iowa on banners throughout downtown Iowa City.
Rodgers awarded funding to evaluate new approach for children who stutter
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Naomi Rodgers, assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, has won funding from the National Institutes of Health to introduce a new approach to promote confidence in speaking for elementary-school students who stutter.
CSD alumnus gives back through doctoral scholarship
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Chris Walker (Ph.D. ’81), longtime professor at the University of Redlands, established a doctoral scholarship in CSD because of the stellar financial support he received during his doctoral studies.
Three stories, one space: exploring CSD’s new spaces in HSAB
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
A three-part video series spotlights different elements of CSD’s new clinical and academic spaces.
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