Articles from April 2026

Ethan Kutlu

CSD professor investigates how humans perceive and produce speech

Monday, April 27, 2026
Assistant professor Ethan Kutlu was recently named an Outstanding Reviewer by Cognition, one of the most prestigious journals in psycholinguistics.
Photo of Brian Peterson, CSD faculty member

CSD faculty member Brian Peterson advances dysphagia care through clinical work and classroom instruction

Friday, April 17, 2026
CSD faculty member Brian Peterson brings extensive experience to the University of Iowa Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic, where he supports patients with swallowing disorders. As a full-time instructor in CSD, Peterson uses this experience to train and inform the next generation of clinicians.
A young Douglas Burrows smiling in his Steelers gear.

CSD summer program provides lifelong benefits for one family

Thursday, April 16, 2026
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 poses for a headshot

Ruth Bentler’s ‘distinguished’ career at CSD

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Ruth Bentler (PhD ‘87) joined the faculty in 1987 and led the program between 2011 and 2017.
SLP student working with young child

Speech-language pathology rises to #3 in latest ‘US News and World Report’ ranking

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
National rankings reflect Iowa's enduring leadership in communication sciences and disorders.