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naomi rodgers

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.
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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.
philip combiths

Combiths selected for CSSI Grant Writing Residency

Monday, January 12, 2026
Philip Combiths, assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, will develop the proposal “Beyond the Norm: A Contextualized Approach to Multilingual Preschool Assessment” to be submitted to the National Institute on Deafness and Communication Disorders.
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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.
Jean Hong

Cutting through the noise

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
AuD/PhD student Jean Hong is reshaping pediatric audiology research
Six CSD faculty members gathered together

Two CSD faculty members recognized for contributions to multicultural affairs, clinical, and advocacy work at 2025 ASHA Convention

Friday, December 5, 2025
The annual American Speech-Language-Hearing Association convention, held in Washington, D.C., included talks, presentations, and education development by students and faculty in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Kellsie Busho

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

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Busho currently serves as the director of clinical programs – audiology.
Krista Davidson

CSD support group empowers users of augmentative and alternative communication

Monday, November 17, 2025
In conjunction with “Join in Aphasia” hosted by Lingraphica, AAC Allies facilitates discussions with people with aphasia through weekly calls.
Mark Berardi

CSD researcher selected to lead course in new UI AI certificate program

Friday, November 14, 2025
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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Iowa’s New Health Sciences Academic Building Opens Doors

Monday, November 10, 2025
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders—one of the UI’s leading programs—welcomes students and patients into the new west campus facility.