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    PhD Candidate Soomin Kim Selected as NIDCD Student Fellow at Clinical Aphasiology Conference

    Soomin Kim, a PhD candidate specializing in speech-language pathology, was recently honored as one of the student fellows for the prestigious NIDCD Research Symposium in Clinical Aphasiology, held during the annual Clinical Aphasiology Conference (CAC). The Clinical Aphasiology Conference is an annual event for researchers, clinicians, and students dedicated to understanding and … Read more

  • Ryan Downey and Adam Jacks on stage at 2025 SHS graduation

    New ºÚÁÏÍø Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Showcases Regional Excellence in Voice and Upper Airway Disorders

    When Ryan Downey walked across the stage to be hooded at the University of North Carolina (ºÚÁÏÍø) at Chapel Hill’s commencement ceremony on May 10, it marked the culmination of his Master of Science (M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology. But this isn’t his first graduate degree journey. With a Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) from Arizona State University already in hand, Downey bring … Read more

  • Congratulations 2025 Graduates!

    The Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences celebrated their 55th Annual Student Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Medical Biomolecular Research Building auditorium. The ceremony included recognition of clinical preceptors Shannon Culbertson, AuD and Emory Roper, M.S., CCC-SLP. Followed by the presentation of degree candidates and student reflections. 48 candi … Read more

  • Hannah Siburt

    Hannah Siburt, AuD, PhD Chosen to be Part of ASAHP’s Expanded Leadership Development Program

    On March 25, the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions announced that 21 members have been selected to participate in its 2025 Leadership Development Program (LDP), including the Director of the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences’ Hannah Siburt, AuD, PhD. Established in 2005, this program provides a broad spectrum of training opportunities for future Deans and … Read more

  • Stephanie Sjoblad

    ºÚÁÏÍø Audiology Professor Awarded Outstanding Educator Award

    ºÚÁÏÍø-Chapel Hill Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences Dr. Stephanie Sjoblad was recently awarded the Outstanding Educator Award from the American Academy of Audiology. The award is given by asking colleagues, friends, and mentees in their professional circles to nominate colleagues who deserve recognition for outstanding service to audiology and the hearing sciences. Sjoblad st … Read more

  • Speech and Hearing Faculty and Students Present at ASHA Convention 2024

    The 2024 ASHA Convention is an annual professional development and networking event that has approximately 15,000 attendees. This convention is for audiologists, speech-language pathologists and speech, language, and hearing scientists. There will be multiple ºÚÁÏÍø faculty and students attending and presenting at the event in Seattle, Washington at the Seattle Convention Center, ta … Read more

  • Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences Welcomes Three New SLP Faculty Members

    The Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences has welcomed three faculty members who bring unique expertise and innovative research to the SLP program. Carolyn Novaleski, Sallie Nowell, and Molly Beiting are poised to make significant contributions to their respective fields, enhancing the division’s commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in speech and hearing sciences. Car … Read more

  • The Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences is pleased to highlight two alumni who received Distinguished Early Career Professional Certificates from ASHA. Congratulations, Jenna Duerr (AuD) and Hannah Folks (SLP) for being recognized for making an impact in leadership, volunteering and advocacy within your fields.

  • Notification of Public Meeting for the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences

    The following programs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (ºÚÁÏÍø-CH), Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences, are seeking re-accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA): Clinical Doctorate in Audiology (AuD) Program Master’s (MS-SLP) in Speech-Language Pathology Program Programs scheduled for review are responsible for soliciting public comment fro … Read more

  • Three AuD Students Win 2024 Academy of Doctors of Audiology Student Business Plan Competition

    On Friday, September 6, the Academy of Doctors of Audiology Student Business plan finalists presented their business plans at the AuDacity 2024 conference in Grapevine, Texas. The Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences sent two teams this year. Fourth-year AuD students, Darla McDonald, Sydney Mingle and Gabriella Norton made it to the final round. Darla and Sydney took first pla … Read more