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Sept 28-Oct 1: CU Access, Innovation & Disability Symposium

Brenda Baker — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:59:14 +0000

Sept 28-Oct 1: CU Access, Innovation & Disability Symposium Brenda Baker Thu, 09/10/2026 - 10:59

The fourth annual Access, Innovation & Disability Symposium is taking place Sep. 28 - Oct. 1. For the first time during the symposium, we will also be hosting a Resource Fair on Monday, Sep. 28 at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm in the UMC's South Terrace Tent (details at the link

SLHS's Dr. Ryan Pollard will be moderating a panel Wed 9/30 from 10-11am featuring the authors of three recently published memoirs on chronic illness and disability along with Rachel Weaver, Judy Sandler, and Kimberly Warner.

The fourth annual Access, Innovation & Disability Symposium is taking place Sep. 28 - Oct. 1. For the first time during the symposium, we will also be hosting a Resource Fair on Monday, Sep. 28 at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm in the UMC's South Terrace Tent.

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SLHS Newsletter - Spring 2026

Brenda Baker — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:14:44 +0000

SLHS Newsletter - Spring 2026 Brenda Baker Fri, 06/12/2026 - 12:14

Click HERE for Spring 2026 Newsletter - highlighting achievements, awards, and community engagement across students, faculty, and staff, and celebrates the Class of 2026.

The Spring 2026 SLHS newsletter highlights student, faculty, and staff achievements in research, clinical work, and service, along with awards, grants, and community engagement. It also celebrates the Class of 2026 and notes key departmental transitions and ongoing collaborations.

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2026 Studio Lab Poster Awards for SLHS

Brenda Baker — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:02:27 +0000

2026 Studio Lab Poster Awards for SLHS Brenda Baker Tue, 04/21/2026 - 11:02

The 2026 Studio Lab End-of-Year Celebration brought together students, mentors, families, and friends for an inspiring showcase of research and creative work from across campus. With nearly 400 votes cast across five categories, this year’s Poster Awards demonstrated strong engagement from the community, with several categories ending in ties. Highlights included Best Visual Communication (tie), awarded to Kenna Mant for her project on diagnostic testing in children, and Most Innovative or Creative Project (tie), awarded to Kaleb Vardon for his exploration of augmented reality glasses as a supplement to hearing aids.

This year’s Studio Lab Poster Awards demonstrated strong engagement from the community, with several categories ending in ties. Highlights included Best Visual Communication (tie), awarded to Kenna Mant for her project on diagnostic testing in children, and Most Innovative or Creative Project (tie), awarded to Kaleb Vardon for his exploration of augmented reality glasses as a supplement to hearing aids.

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SLHS Research Team on Buff Bus Ad!

Brenda Baker — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:22:06 +0000

SLHS Research Team on Buff Bus Ad! Brenda Baker Thu, 04/09/2026 - 15:22

Next time you're on a Buff Bus, be on the lookout for SLHS! Our Brain and Behavior Lab team is on one of the latest Buff Bus advertisements.

The Buff Bus is provided by the University of Colorado Boulder, offering convenient transportation around campus and nearby areas. Running daily, it helps students, faculty, and staff travel between key campus locations, off-campus housing, and parking lots, ensuring a reliable and accessible ride for the ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� community.

Next time you're on the Buff Bus, be on the lookout for SLHS! Our Brain and Behavior Lab team is on one of the latest Buff Bus Advertisements. 

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SLHS Graduate Program Ranked Among Nation’s Best

Brenda Baker — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:37:23 +0000

SLHS Graduate Program Ranked Among Nation’s Best Brenda Baker Thu, 04/09/2026 - 10:37

��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� graduate programs ranked among nation's best by US News

��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Speech-Language Pathology graduate program has been ranked No. 22 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, placing it among the country’s top graduate programs

��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� graduate offerings in the following areas rank in the teens nationally: environmental or environmental health engineering (11); Earth sciences (11); audiology (12); psychology (12); physics (13); education policy (16); real estate (16); chemical engineering (18); engineering, overall (18) and clinical psychology (19).

Several other ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� departments and programs are ranked in the top 25 nationally for graduate level offerings in the categories of: speech-language pathology (22); education curriculum and instruction (24); part-time MBA (24); civil engineering (24) and marketing (25).

A full list of ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� graduate rankings is available on the U.S. News website (U.S. News College Compass subscription required for full access).

��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology has been ranked No. 22 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, placing it among the top programs in the country. The recognition highlights the strength of ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� graduate offerings and reflects the outstanding research, teaching, mentorship, and support provided by faculty and staff across campus.

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SLHS Graduate, Jacquline McCurdy

Brenda Baker — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:09:51 +0000

SLHS Graduate, Jacquline McCurdy Brenda Baker Mon, 03/23/2026 - 17:09

Here's an article in CPR News featuring a grad from our program, Jacquline McCurdy, leading a choir to help older populations strengthen their voices.

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SLHS Newsletter - Winter 2026

Brenda Baker — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:16:40 +0000

SLHS Newsletter - Winter 2026 Brenda Baker Tue, 03/03/2026 - 16:16

Winter 2026 Newsletter - Check out updates from across the department including student wins, faculty highlights, research, and community connections. Take a look at SLHS has been up to this winter!

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Radiolab Podcast with Dr. Allison Hilger

Brenda Baker — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:38:17 +0000

Radiolab Podcast with Dr. Allison Hilger Brenda Baker Mon, 02/02/2026 - 11:38

Image credit - Mikey Burton

In this recent Radiolab episode, Song of the Cerebellum, journalist Rachel Gross reflects on the impact of a cerebellar stroke and its profound effects on speech and singing, featuring insights from CU’s Dr. Allison Hilger and leading neurologists. The episode offers an accessible and compelling look at the cerebellum’s non-motor roles, helping broaden understanding of these often overlooked conditions.

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ASL Minor Announced

Brenda Baker — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:42:00 +0000

ASL Minor Announced Brenda Baker Fri, 01/30/2026 - 11:42

We will be offering an ASL Minor starting in Fall 2026!

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SLHS Newsletter - Fall 2025

Brenda Baker — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:19:20 +0000

SLHS Newsletter - Fall 2025 Brenda Baker Thu, 11/06/2025 - 11:19

Fall 2025 Newsletter

This fall has been full of momentum in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Students and faculty shared their work at national conferences, led community events, partnered in research, and earned new recognitions. We’re also making meaningful updates to our building and programs—from enhanced security and accessibility to new wellness resources and a major website refresh.

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