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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.
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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.
Kellsie Busho

Where education meets patient care: Kellsie Busho on the opportunities of clinical education

Busho currently serves as the director of clinical programs – audiology.
Mark Berardi

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.
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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.
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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.

Write Your Story

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.

Upcoming events

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CSD Professional Seminar Series

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual

Title: "Treat the deficit: Shortcomings and opportunities in dysphagia management"

Speaker: Dr. Corinne Jones, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Dysphagia assessment and treatment has undergone several advancements in the past decade. However, many big-picture questions still face clinicians, resulting in non-specific and inefficient management practices. In this talk, I will dive into three shortcomings with the “treat the deficit” model of dysphagia management: 1) What to do in early-stage Parkinson disease when...

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CSD Professional Seminar Series

Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual

Title: “Proactive Dysphagia Management in Individuals with Cardiopulmonary and Neurological Diseases”

Speaker: Dr. Cara Donohue, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

My clinical research program focuses on proactive dysphagia management to reduce morbidity and improve quality of life for medically complex older adults. I will present work examining the impact of preoperative respiratory muscle strength training on postoperative pulmonary, cough, and swallow function in cardiothoracic patients. I will also discuss...

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Ranked Audiology Program in the U.S.

U.S. News and World Report, 2025

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Ranked Speech-Language Pathology Program in the U.S.

U.S. News and World Report, 2025