The Department of Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy was formed in summer 2023 to emphasize the strengths of these prominent health professions.
Recent Stories
- Occupational Therapy Doctoral Students Present Meaningful Capstone Projects
Twenty-two students recently became the third cohort to graduate from the joint Occupational Therapy doctoral program between the college and UAMS’ College of Health Professions. The week before graduation, students delivered… Read more: Occupational Therapy Doctoral Students Present Meaningful Capstone Projects - Babin Awarded Lever Fellowship
Hannah Babin, a second-year graduate student in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program at the U of A, was awarded the Benjamin Franklin Lever Tuition Fellowship. This award is highly… Read more: Babin Awarded Lever Fellowship - U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic Launches First Fall Voice Screening Program
The Communication Sciences and Disorders Program recently hosted free community voice screenings at the U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic to raise awareness of voice disorders and provide hands-on… Read more: U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic Launches First Fall Voice Screening Program - Fashion With a Purpose: Occupational Therapy’s Collaborative Approach to Psychosocial Factors in Apparel Curriculum
Krysha Lee, a third-year occupational therapy student, is breaking new ground with a capstone project that blends occupational therapy and apparel design. This innovative project centers on collaborating with the… Read more: Fashion With a Purpose: Occupational Therapy’s Collaborative Approach to Psychosocial Factors in Apparel Curriculum - Cynthia Watson to Offer Pediatric Speech and Language Services at Speech and Hearing Clinic
The Communication Sciences and Disorders Program is excited to announce that Cynthia Watson, a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist, will be offering pediatric services at the U of A Speech… Read more: Cynthia Watson to Offer Pediatric Speech and Language Services at Speech and Hearing Clinic - Speech and Hearing Clinic Offers Audiology Services During National Audiology Awareness Month
October is National Audiology Awareness Month – American Academy of Audiology “Nearly 29 million adults in the U.S. could benefit from using hearing aids. 183,100 cochlear implant devices have been… Read more: Speech and Hearing Clinic Offers Audiology Services During National Audiology Awareness Month - Successful Adaptive Fishing Event at Lake Bentonville
On Saturday, Sept. 28, Kennedy Higgins, a third-year occupational therapy student, collaborated with the Ozark Adaptive Sports Association to successfully host their inaugural adaptive fishing event. This initiative was part… Read more: Successful Adaptive Fishing Event at Lake Bentonville - Rachel Glade Elected to National Speech-Language-Hearing Board
Rachel Glade, a clinical associate professor in the college, has been elected vice president of academic affairs of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) board. Glade, program director of the college’s Communication… Read more: Rachel Glade Elected to National Speech-Language-Hearing Board - Robinson Awarded Lever Fellowship
Danylle Robinson, a second-year graduate student in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program at the U of A, was awarded the Benjamin Franklin Lever Tuition Fellowship in January of 2024.… Read more: Robinson Awarded Lever Fellowship - Study Aims to Reduce Stress Among Parents of Children With Complex Healthcare Needs
Current evidence indicates that prolonged stress among caregivers of children and youth with complex healthcare needs significantly increases their risk of chronic disease and death. “Unfortunately, systemic barriers, lack of… Read more: Study Aims to Reduce Stress Among Parents of Children With Complex Healthcare Needs - College Adds Dynamic Leaders to Executive Team
The College of Education and Health Professions’ executive leadership team is embarking on a new academic year, eager to build upon last year’s successes. “The college’s executive leadership team, made… Read more: College Adds Dynamic Leaders to Executive Team - College of Education and Health Professions Serves Community Through Summer Camps
Each summer, the College of Education and Health Professions hosts a variety of camps for local children and teens that provide memorable experiences, help campers build new skills and help them make… Read more: College of Education and Health Professions Serves Community Through Summer Camps - Wheeler to Lead Department of Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy
Steven Wheeler, an occupational therapist with 30 years of experience in brain injury-related teaching, research and clinical work, has been named head of the Department of Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy. The… Read more: Wheeler to Lead Department of Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy - Wheeler to Lead Department of Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy
Steven Wheeler, an occupational therapist with 30 years of experience in brain injury-related teaching, research and clinical work, has been named head of the Department of Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy. The… Read more: Wheeler to Lead Department of Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy - Schmieding Foundation Sensory Room to Serve Students, Faculty, Communities in Arkansas
A new state-of-the-art sensory room recently opened in the college’s Speech and Hearing Clinic thanks to a gift from the Schmieding Foundation. The space will benefit practicing healthcare professionals, students,… Read more: Schmieding Foundation Sensory Room to Serve Students, Faculty, Communities in Arkansas - Communication Sciences and Disorders Program Honors Millar as 2024 Mentor of the Year
In order to prepare its graduate students to become effective speech-language pathologists in Northwest Arkansas, throughout the state of Arkansas and beyond, the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program sends the… Read more: Communication Sciences and Disorders Program Honors Millar as 2024 Mentor of the Year - Graduate Students in Communication Sciences and Disorders Awarded With Recognition for Program
Each spring, the university’s Communication Sciences and Disorders Program faculty recognizes three of the program’s exceptional graduate students. The three awards represent three separate achievements, and all were recognized at… Read more: Graduate Students in Communication Sciences and Disorders Awarded With Recognition for Program - Faculty Recognized for Mentorship at Provost’s Faculty Recognition Reception
The Office of the Provost and the Office for Faculty Affairs recently recognized faculty for providing outstanding mentorship to their colleagues and for completing professional development programs at the Provost’s… Read more: Faculty Recognized for Mentorship at Provost’s Faculty Recognition Reception - Graduate Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders Earns Reaccreditation
The Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders Program in the College of Education and Health Professions has recently been reaccredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation, an extension of the American… Read more: Graduate Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders Earns Reaccreditation - Professors Use AI to Improve Communication Tools for People With Limited Speech
Two U of A professors are using artificial intelligence to improve communication tools for people with limited speech. Elizabeth Lorah and Christine Holyfield, faculty members in the College of Education and… Read more: Professors Use AI to Improve Communication Tools for People With Limited Speech - Fast Five With Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center Published for Spring 2023 Semester
Six times a year the Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center publishes a newsletter of advice for first-year faculty at the U of A. Newsletters for spring 2023 are posted… Read more: Fast Five With Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center Published for Spring 2023 Semester - U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic Earns National Provider Status for Swallowing Services
The U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic is now a national provider of an evidence-based evaluation and treatment protocol for swallowing disorders. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, one… Read more: U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic Earns National Provider Status for Swallowing Services - Participants Needed for Study Benefiting Children with Communication DifficultiesDo you currently or will you in the future work with young children who have communication difficulties? Will you need to identify the items they enjoy? You may be eligible… Read more: Participants Needed for Study Benefiting Children with Communication Difficulties
- WE CARE Projects Furthering Wellness and Education in Arkansas
The College of Education and Health Professions’ WE CARE initiative has funded 43 projects, ranging from interdisciplinary Team Up for Education and Health research projects to an academic coaching program for students… Read more: WE CARE Projects Furthering Wellness and Education in Arkansas - Communication Sciences and Disorders Invites Public Comment as Part of Reaccreditation ProcessThe Communication Sciences and Disorders Program is seeking comments from the public about the graduate program in speech-language pathology in preparation for its upcoming accreditation site visit. The CDIS program… Read more: Communication Sciences and Disorders Invites Public Comment as Part of Reaccreditation Process
- Hicks Selected as Treasurer for Arkansas Chapter of Academic Language Therapy Association
Stephanie Hicks, clinical instructor for the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program, has been elected by professional peers to serve as treasurer on the 2023-2025 board for the Academic Language Therapy… Read more: Hicks Selected as Treasurer for Arkansas Chapter of Academic Language Therapy Association - NSF Grant to Support Augmentative and Alternative Communication
The National Science Foundation’s Convergence Accelerator awarded a $749,960 grant to an interdisciplinary team of researchers at the U of A and Temple University. The team will develop augmentative and… Read more: NSF Grant to Support Augmentative and Alternative Communication - Women’s Giving Circle Grant Funds Research on Acoustic Quality of Campus Learning Spaces
Inspired by her brother’s experience, Jamie Zakovec decided to evaluate the sound quality within U of A campus educational facilities. These findings could impact all faculty and students in the… Read more: Women’s Giving Circle Grant Funds Research on Acoustic Quality of Campus Learning Spaces - Sylvia Hack Boyer Visits Advising Center Named in Her Honor
The Sylvia Hack Boyer Center for Student Services recently had a special visit from its namesake. Sylvia Hack Boyer and her husband, Tommy Boyer, visited the advising center recently to hear more… Read more: Sylvia Hack Boyer Visits Advising Center Named in Her Honor - Occupational Therapy Student Hopes to Shed Light on Homelessness Through Nov. 17 Storytelling Event
An occupational therapy doctoral student working with residents at a Northwest Arkansas transitional housing program hopes to increase respectful understanding of people experiencing homelessness through an event at the Fayetteville… Read more: Occupational Therapy Student Hopes to Shed Light on Homelessness Through Nov. 17 Storytelling Event - Women’s Giving Circle Celebrates 20th Year of Funding
The U of A Women’s Giving Circle celebrated its 20th year of funding innovative projects, programs and research last week by awarding $100,000 at its annual fall voting event. This year’s… Read more: Women’s Giving Circle Celebrates 20th Year of Funding - Service Learning Partnership With Head Start Benefits Children, Graduate Students
For more than five years, graduate students in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program have partnered with local Head Start centers to provide essential services to children across Washington County. The partnership… Read more: Service Learning Partnership With Head Start Benefits Children, Graduate Students - Communication Sciences and Disorders Invites Public Comment as Part of Reaccreditation Process
The Communication Sciences and Disorders Program (CDIS) is seeking comments from the public about the graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology in preparation for its upcoming accreditation site visit. The CDIS… Read more: Communication Sciences and Disorders Invites Public Comment as Part of Reaccreditation Process - U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic to Host Free Dyslexia Simulation Experience
October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month. The U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic is celebrating by hosting a free dyslexia simulation experience for the community. This hands-on simulation event will guide attendees through… Read more: U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic to Host Free Dyslexia Simulation Experience - Communication Sciences and Disorders Invites Public Comment as Part of Reaccreditation Process
The Communication Sciences and Disorders Program is seeking comments from the public about the graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology in preparation for its upcoming accreditation site visit. The CDIS Program… Read more: Communication Sciences and Disorders Invites Public Comment as Part of Reaccreditation Process - Student in Communication Sciences and Disorders Receives Lever Fellowship
Jada Miller, a first-year graduate student in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program at the U of A, was awarded the Benjamin Franklin Lever Tuition Fellowship. This award is highly… Read more: Student in Communication Sciences and Disorders Receives Lever Fellowship - Meet Sydnie Morgan
This alumna’s experience working with individuals from various multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in Arkansas solidified her commitment to the speech-pathology field, but a personal motivation also propelled her. - NSSLHA Chapter at U of A Awarded 2022 Gold Chapter Honors
The National Student Speech Language-Hearing Association has been awarded the NSSLHA Chapter at the U of A, a registered student organization on campus, with 2022 Gold Chapter Honors. Contributions made by the… Read more: NSSLHA Chapter at U of A Awarded 2022 Gold Chapter Honors - Clinical Education Coordinator Jessica Danley Selected for National Leadership Program
Jessica Danley, clinical education coordinator for the Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders, has been selected to participate in the 2022 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Leadership Development Program. From a competitive national search, ASHA selects… Read more: Clinical Education Coordinator Jessica Danley Selected for National Leadership Program - Shelbey Myrick Selected as August’s Student Leader of the Month
Junior Shelbey Myrick has been selected as the Student Leader of the Month for August 2022. Originally from Siloam Springs, Myrick came to the U of A to study communication… Read more: Shelbey Myrick Selected as August’s Student Leader of the Month - Dialect and Accent Training Now Available at U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic
The U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic is now accepting clients for dialect and accent training services. Dialects and accents are intimately tied to a person’s sense of identity… Read more: Dialect and Accent Training Now Available at U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic - Applications Still Being Accepted for NSF-funded Noyce Scholarships Leading to Master’s in Teaching
Applications are still being accepted for NSF-funded Noyce Scholarships to support graduating STEM majors to become secondary science or math teachers through the one-year Master of Arts in Teaching program.… Read more: Applications Still Being Accepted for NSF-funded Noyce Scholarships Leading to Master’s in Teaching - U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic Expands Services for Traumatic Brain Injury
The University of Arkansas Speech and Hearing Clinic has expanded services to include evaluation and treatment of cognitive skills after concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI). “People are often surprised to… Read more: U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic Expands Services for Traumatic Brain Injury - Meet Summer Meadors
This Occupational Therapy student runs marathons to support friends and family affected by paralysis and spinal cord injuries. - Hagstrom Named Interim Associate Dean of International Education
Fran Hagstrom has been appointed as interim associate dean for International Education effective immediately. Hagstrom is an associate professor of communication sciences and disorders. Previously she was head of the… Read more: Hagstrom Named Interim Associate Dean of International Education - Meet Brenna Ramirez
Occupational therapy doctoral student Brenna Ramirez revels in the program’s innovation and opportunity. - Communication Sciences and Disorders Students and Faculty Shine at National Convention
University of Arkansas students and faculty in the communication sciences and disorders (CDIS) program presented research recently at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention in Washington, D.C. The ASHA Convention is the premier convention for professionals in the field of communication disorders… Read more: Communication Sciences and Disorders Students and Faculty Shine at National Convention - Hagstrom and Holyfield Recently Awarded by State Association
In October, the program of Communication Sciences and Disorders had two faculty members recognized for their contributions to the field of speech-language pathology at the Arkansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ArkSHA) Conference.… Read more: Hagstrom and Holyfield Recently Awarded by State Association - Students Analyze Spelling Tests to Help Deaf Children Overcome Writing Challenges
U of A students Lacey Simpson and Emma Villanueva are researching ways to help children who are deaf improve their spelling ability — a critical skill for effectively communicating through… Read more: Students Analyze Spelling Tests to Help Deaf Children Overcome Writing Challenges - Communication Sciences and Disorders Students Shine at State Convention
University of Arkansas students in the communication sciences and disorders (CDIS) program presented research and participated in professional development recently at the Arkansas Speech-Language-Hearing (ArkSHA) Convention in Little Rock, Arkansas. CDIS… Read more: Communication Sciences and Disorders Students Shine at State Convention - Meet Lacey Simpson and Emma Villanueva
These students are researching how to help children who are deaf overcome spelling challenges. - Danley Leads the U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic in SPEAK OUT! Voice Project
Students in the U of A Communication Sciences and Disorders (CDIS) program now have the opportunity to help people with Parkinson’s Disease improve their communication skills. Each year a select… Read more: Danley Leads the U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic in SPEAK OUT! Voice Project - Meet Addy Posey
This graduate student put her occupational therapy skills to work following Hurricane Ida. - Meet Benjamin Wright
This student’s research focuses on improving the quality of life for early onset dementia patients. - Women’s History Month Panel Event: Demystifying Careers in Higher Education
The College of Education and Health Professions‘ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee is hosting an online event for students interested in pursuing higher education careers like professor, instructor and researcher.… Read more: Women’s History Month Panel Event: Demystifying Careers in Higher Education - Meet Micah Wylie
After a friend’s aphasia diagnosis, he decided to pursue a new career in Speech-Language Pathology. - Meet Meredith Henson
This alumna is paying it forward, mentoring current U of A speech-language pathology students. - New Clinical Education Coordinator Named for Communication Sciences and Disorders Program
Speech-language pathologist Jessica Danley has joined the University of Arkansas’ Communication Sciences and Disorders program as clinical education coordinator. Danley was hired as a full-time clinical instructor in the College of Education and… Read more: New Clinical Education Coordinator Named for Communication Sciences and Disorders Program - Occupational Therapy Professor Creates Guide to Improve School-Based Services
Professor Maria Ball recently helped create a comprehensive guide aimed at improving school-based occupational therapy services in Arkansas. Ball is the academic fieldwork coordinator and a clinical assistant professor in… Read more: Occupational Therapy Professor Creates Guide to Improve School-Based Services - Meet Sarah Arenas
This nurse and occupational therapy grad student uses her triage skills to balance school, work and life. - Provost’s Collaborative Research Grant Recipients Announced
The University of Arkansas awarded Provost’s Collaborative Research Grants to 10 projects led by 21 faculty members. The researchers address issues from COVID-19’s impact on STEM educators to symptoms and… Read more: Provost’s Collaborative Research Grant Recipients Announced - Professors Create New Research Lab to Help People Who Have Limited Speech
Two University of Arkansas professors have created a research laboratory to help make life better for people with communication limitations. Elizabeth Lorah is an associate professor in special education and… Read more: Professors Create New Research Lab to Help People Who Have Limited Speech - Graduate Student in Occupational Therapy Receives Benjamin Franklin Lever Fellowship
Kylie Hayes, a first-year graduate student in the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program, has been awarded the Benjamin Franklin Lever Tuition Fellowship. This highly competitive award is given to qualified students who reflect the university’s… Read more: Graduate Student in Occupational Therapy Receives Benjamin Franklin Lever Fellowship - Benjamin Franklin Lever Fellowship Awarded to Future Speech-Language Pathologist
Rolando Rodriguez, a second-year graduate student in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program at the University of Arkansas, was awarded the Benjamin Franklin Lever Tuition Fellowship. This award is highly… Read more: Benjamin Franklin Lever Fellowship Awarded to Future Speech-Language Pathologist - CDIS Student Selected for State Leadership Position
Benjamin Wright, a senior in the undergraduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders and the volunteer coordinator of the University of Arkansas National Student Speech Language Hearing Association chapter, was… Read more: CDIS Student Selected for State Leadership Position - Meet Ruhee Keshwani
Her grad student research findings are serving her well as a new speech-language pathologist. - Communication Sciences and Disorders Program Welcomes International Graduate Scholars
The Communication Sciences and Disorders Program in the College of Education and Health Professions recently welcomed Samadhi Devayalage of Sri Lanka to Northwest Arkansas. Devayalage is an International Fulbright Scholar. The CDIS program… Read more: Communication Sciences and Disorders Program Welcomes International Graduate Scholars - Meet Elizabeth Ocampo-Roman
This bilingual speech-language pathology grad uses her problem-solving skills at Arkansas Children’s Northwest. - Determined Design: Faculty Partner to Create Masks With Windows, Improving Communication
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the spring, students, faculty and staff had to get creative and innovative to identify ways academic standards could be maintained. This became a particularly… Read more: Determined Design: Faculty Partner to Create Masks With Windows, Improving Communication - Occupational Therapy Department Presents Fran Hagstrom Leadership Award to Ananda Rosa
The Occupational Therapy Department at the University of Arkansas recently awarded professor Ananda Rosa the Fran Hagstrom Collaborative Leadership Award. The award was established in 2018 as a way to… Read more: Occupational Therapy Department Presents Fran Hagstrom Leadership Award to Ananda Rosa - U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic Offers Audiology Services to Community
Did you know that 466 million people worldwide have a disabling hearing loss and it’s estimated there will be over 900 million people in this group by 2050? The World… Read more: U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic Offers Audiology Services to Community - ‘Year of the Neighbor’ Movement Eases Loneliness of Pandemic
Occupational Therapy professor Jeanne Eichler issued a challenge to radio station KUAF’s listening audience in early 2020: Make this the “Year of the Neighbor.” Eichler had been chatting with Kyle… Read more: ‘Year of the Neighbor’ Movement Eases Loneliness of Pandemic - Outstanding College of Education and Health Professions Faculty Members Named
The University of Arkansas’ College of Education and Health Professions recently named 2019-20 outstanding faculty award winners. “This year’s recipients have made exceptional contributions to their fields, the College of… Read more: Outstanding College of Education and Health Professions Faculty Members Named - U of A Speech Language-Hearing Association Strikes Gold Again
The National Student Speech Language-Hearing Association has awarded the NSSLHA Chapter at the University of Arkansas with 2020 Gold Chapter Honors. Contributions made by the U of A chapter at the University of… Read more: U of A Speech Language-Hearing Association Strikes Gold Again - Meet Jada Miller
She’s a first-generation student whose big dreams include her southern Arkansas hometown. - U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic Providing Tele-Practice Appointments to Community
- Meet Danielle Glenn
She’s launching a second career through U of A’s new Occupational Therapy program. - Intervention Shows Promise for Building Social Communication in Children With Multiple Disabilities
- Ledbetter Receives Benjamin Franklin Lever Fellowship
- Communication Sciences and Disorders Represented Well at National Convention
- Razorback Marching Band Students Receive Custom-Made Ear Plugs as Part of Research Project
- Incoming Path Program Freshman Chooses Communication Disorders Major at U of A
- Walls Going Up at UAMS NW Campus to House U of A Occupational Therapy Program
- Outstanding COEHP Faculty Members Honored at Reception
- Communication Disorders Grad Student Awarded State Scholarship
- Program for Young Adults with Autism Shows Promise, New Professor Finds
- Cook and Glade Elected to State Leadership Positions
- Communication Disorders Professor Shares Tips for Parents in Video
- Frazier Recognized With Research Award
- New Professor Receives Grant for Assisted Communication Research
- U of A Professor Collaborates on Article About Unilateral Hearing Loss
- Communication Disorders Program Hosts CDIS Fall Conference
- College of Education and Health Professions Welcomes New Faculty
- College Creates OASIS to Streamline Student Services
- Article Describes Information Parents of Children With Hearing Loss Need Throughout Child’s Life
- Graduate Student in Communication Disorders Receives Lever Fellowship
- Students Earn Honors for Speech Language Hearing Chapter at U of A
- Alumni Award Winner Focuses Systems on Helping Children Improve Communication
- College Honors Educators, Hospital Administrator with Alumni Awards
