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CSD features
CSD professor investigates how humans perceive and produce speech
Assistant professor Ethan Kutlu was recently named an Outstanding Reviewer by Cognition, one of the most prestigious journals in psycholinguistics.
CSD summer program provides lifelong benefits for one family
Matthew Burrows recalls how his brother Douglas found friendship, support, and confidence at the University of Iowa’s Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Center.
Ruth Bentler’s ‘distinguished’ career at CSD
Ruth Bentler (PhD ‘87) joined the faculty in 1987 and led the program between 2011 and 2017.
Communication Sciences and Disorders undergraduate named executive director of Dance Marathon 33
Aubrey Haney, an undergraduate studying speech and hearing science, was recently named the executive director of the University of Iowa’s largest student organization.
CSD research lab open house highlights opportunities for students
The open house featured labs from around the department, including assistant professor Ethan Kutlu’s Speech Sign and Systems Lab.
CSD personnel attend Oxford Stuttering and Cluttering Research Conference
Naomi Rodgers and Julia Kerrigan presented work related to stuttering at the conference in Oxford, UK.
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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 professor blends education, clinical care, and community involvement
Thursday, June 25, 2026
By blending clinical care, teaching, and community involvement, Laura Schmitt is creating impactful learning opportunities for speech-language pathology students while supporting patients with communication challenges.
New CSD ambassador program creates meaningful connections for future Hawkeyes
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Through the new CSD Ambassador Program, current speech and hearing science students are helping future Hawkeyes feel at home before they even arrive on campus. The program fosters authentic connections, offers valuable mentorship, and gives ambassadors the opportunity to strengthen their communication and leadership skills.
CSD researchers' hearing care study named “Trial of the Year” by leading medical journal
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Researchers in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences received national recognition after their hearing care study was named Editor’s Choice: Clinical Trial of the Year for 2025 by JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery. The study found that professional audiology care improved patient outcomes more than higher-cost hearing aid technology alone, offering important insights into accessible and effective hearing care.
CSD researcher furthers understanding of neurogenic communication disorders through research and instruction
Monday, May 4, 2026
CSD researcher Sharice Clough studies how neurogenic communication disorders impact real-world communication. She uses this information to inform and instruct the next generation of speech-language pathologists, preparing them for clinical practice.
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