Stories

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Gauvin Named SHRS Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement

April 3, 2023 | 9 min read

“Nancy has the expertise to address the challenges we face in recruiting and retaining faculty, staff and students of diverse backgrounds. She also has the academic, clinical and research knowledge to drive change and create actionable plans to foster more equitable and inclusive learning and working environments spanning from the…

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Program Feature

Top 5 Reasons to be a Communication Science Major!

February 23, 2023 | 4 min read

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science program is a blend of cognitive, anatomical, neurological, physiological and language sciences.

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Program Feature

Communication Science: More than just a steppingstone to Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology

January 24, 2023 | 2 min read

While a necessary path to graduate programs like Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, 25% of Communication Science (BS) students do not apply for graduate programs. This flexible, communication-focused degree sets students up for success in a variety of settings.

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FACETS Faculty Feature

Health Sciences Collaboration is Leading the Nation in Interprofessional OTC Hearing Aid Education

December 23, 2022 | 6 min read

Professor Elaine Mormer, Department of Communication Science and Disorders (CSD), and Associate Professor Lucas A. Berenbrok, Pitt School of Pharmacy formed a collaborative project creating a world-class interprofessional education model intended for individuals requiring over-the-counter hearing aids.

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Research Feature

Communication Science and Disorders’ Will Evans Receives $3 Million Grant to Improve Aphasia Treatment

April 3, 2022 | 4 min read

Evans and his team will develop and evaluate novel adaptive computer-based aphasia treatments to help improve the efficiency and long-term impact of language treatment.