Speech-Language Pathology, Nevada State University

09/04/2026

Your health can't wait for a hero - be your own! Swing by the Scorpion Health Fair at the Dawson Building between 10am-2pm on Tuesday, 9/29, for free screenings, giveaways, & a special Student Wellness activity & lunch. Be super! Be there!

08/28/2026

One week down, countless opportunities ahead! 🦂🎉👏🏾

Our first-year SLP graduate students have officially completed their first week of classes. We are so excited to welcome this talented cohort as they begin their journey toward becoming compassionate, knowledgeable clinicians.

Thank you for bringing your energy, curiosity, and passion to our program. Here's to new friendships, meaningful learning experiences, and a successful year ahead! 

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08/20/2026

07/31/2026

✨Staff Spotlight✨ Meet part-time clinical supervisor Jocelyn Arias!

Jocelyn is a first-generation Latina, born in Los Angeles, California and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in 2021 and then Master’s of Education in Speech and Language Pathology from Nevada State University in 2023. 🦂

Currently she works with the adult population in an outpatient and inpatient setting focusing on stroke recovery, neuro-rehabilitation, dysphagia management, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). The services provided aim to ensure adequate safety and independence, as well as, maximizing quality of life and reintegration through client-centered care.

Alongside her clinical practice, Jocelyn serves as a clinical educator, supervising and mentoring graduate students providing both bilingual and feeding therapy services at the RiteCare Clinic. She strives to maintain clients’ linguistic identities by guiding graduate students to reducing barriers to care while providing culturally and linguistically responsive services. 👏

In her free time, Jocelyn enjoys reading, cooking great food, traveling to other countries, working on puzzles, going to concerts, and cuddling with her dog. 🧩📖🐶

07/29/2026

The Nevada State University Speech-Language Pathology Clinic is excited to host an evening of professional development, networking, and collaboration for fully certified speech-language pathologists!

Join us for a presentation on clinical supervision led by Amanda Stead, PhD, CCC-SLP, CHSE (Pacific University). Whether you're currently supervising students or simply interested in strengthening your supervision skills, this event is for you.
📅 Wednesday, August 12th, 2026
🕠 5:30–8:00 p.m.
📍 Nevada State University
Christensen Education Building, Rooms 211–212
1300 Nevada State Drive
Henderson, NV 89002
✅ Earn a Certificate of Attendance documenting 2 Professional Development Hours to submit toward your continuing education requirements.
🥗 Light refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP by August 7 using the link in our bio!

We look forward to welcoming you for an engaging evening dedicated to supporting and strengthening clinical supervision. Share this opportunity with your colleagues!

For more information contact [email protected]

07/10/2026

Nevada State University and Summit Voice and Swallowing are teaming up to host a new monthly meet-up group for the laryngectomy community!

Whether you are looking to share experiences, learn new tips, or find a community that gets it, we’d love to have you.

✨ Save the Date: July 16th @ 5 PM ✨ Flexible Access: Join us in-person or via our virtual link!

Scan the QR code for the Zoom link or email [email protected] to learn more. Please share this with someone who might need a little extra support this month!

You aren’t alone on this journey. 🤝

06/26/2026

Living with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be challenging, but connecting with others who truly understand can make a difference!

Join our Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Support Group every Thursday at 1:00 PM via Zoom. This group is a welcoming space for individuals living with a TBI to share experiences, offer encouragement, and connect with peers.

We'd love to have you join us! Contact [email protected] for the Zoom link or more information.

06/22/2026

Our Speech-Language Pathology program was proud to be at the Connected Care Conference, which brought together Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), and Speech-Language Pathology professionals to explore the power of interprofessional collaboration in healthcare. 👏

SLP faculty members and recent graduate Karin Bolster attended and presented at the conference, sharing their knowledge and engaging in meaningful discussions with colleagues across disciplines.

We are proud of their contributions and their commitment to advancing collaborative practice in rehabilitation and healthcare!

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