Tag: CSD

NAU Yuma Speech-Language Pathology grads set to make big impact in K-12 schools | KYMA

Andrew | May 13, 2025

Northern Arizona University’s Yuma campus has launched a speech-language pathology (SLP) master’s program to address the shortage of SLPs in local schools. Initiated two years ago at the request of Yuma’s special education community, the program’s first cohort is set to graduate with over half planning to remain in the area. This will double the number of SLPs in Yuma’s school districts… Read more

First cohort of the Yuma-based speech-language pathology master's degree program.

CHHS programs ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News and World Report

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U.S. News and World Report recently released the annual rankings of the best graduate schools, and once again, programs from NAU’s College of Health and Human Services are recognized among the nation’s best. … Read more

Northern Arizona University College of Health and Human Services.

What’s your why | Dr. Elizabeth Morrison, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Andrew | February 20, 2025

Dr. Elizabeth Morrison describes her experiences as a speech-language pathologist and how Northern Arizona University supported her higher education journey… Read more

More than words: How communication signals affect what you hear | The NAU Review

Andrew | February 11, 2025

“Dunno.” … Read more

¿Está bien? Multilingual speech-language pathology team offers critical service to rural Arizona | The NAU Review

Andrew | October 14, 2024

The classroom for a group of Communication Sciences and Disorders students doesn’t have four walls. Class doesn’t start at 8 a.m., and the assignments aren’t questions to be answered. … Read more

N A U Communication Sciences and Disorders students and professor Fe Murray holding coffee and smiling inside a vehicle.

The answer to preventing hearing loss may lie in mouse DNA | The NAU Review

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We all know repeated exposure to loud noises can damage or kill auditory cells, causing permanent hearing loss. … Read more

Two scientists in lab coats examining a vile.

Empowering young voices through confident communication at the 2024 Camp Chit-Chat

Andrew | September 12, 2024

The Communication Sciences and Disorders Department recently concluded 2024’s Camp Chit Chat, a program aimed to give children a summer camp experience… Read more

Camp Chit Chat, kids playing duck duck goose.

Flagstaff United School District (FUSD) Day

Andrew | August 12, 2024

Recently, 80 seventh graders from Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) visited NAU’s Flagstaff Mountain Campus to learn about life as a Lumberjack… Read more

Student participates at F U S D day at the College of Health and Human Services at N A U..

Indigenous Youth Health Camp | AZ Family

Andrew | July 2, 2024

The Indigenous Youth Health Camp aims to address disparities in healthcare for Native Americans through an engaging educational experience, inspiring students to explore future health careers in Arizona… Read more

Alumni Career Q + A with Jocilyn Benninger, Speech-language pathologist

Andrew | March 21, 2024

We interviewed Jocilyn Benniger, a speech-pathologist and Northern Arizona University graduate, on her career and experience at NAU… Read more