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Faculty FeatureMeet the Faculty

Meet Aaron Roman: Pitt’s New Audiology Program Director 

August 26, 2025 | 8 min read

Aaron Roman is returning to Pitt as the program director of the Doctor of Audiology program.

Faculty Feature

SHRS Interprofessional Star: Assistant Professor Tracy Maluchnik 

June 25, 2025 | 3 min read

Maluchnik is leading a team recently awarded one of the 2025 Interprofessional Seed Awards to create a joint learning opportunity for both dietetic and speech-language pathology students.

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Faculty Feature

Catherine Palmer Named Chair of Pitt SHRS’ Communication Science and Disorders Dept.; Set to Launch New Policy Center

January 17, 2024 | 6 min read

Palmer joined the University in 1990 and expanded her role as director of Audiology at UPMC in 1998. Since then, she has been a critical contributor to tremendous growth in both the CSD Department at Pitt and the Audiology service line at UPMC.

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Faculty FeatureTools and Tips

Thoughts on Letters of Recommendation – From Communication Science and Disorders Professor Mark DeRuiter

October 3, 2023 | 4 min read

Program Director and Professor Mark DeRuiter gives his advice on including letters of recommendation in applications to the Department of Communication Science and Disorders.

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Faculty Feature

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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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.