Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center

08/31/2026

🎤 SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT #3 OF 10! 🎤 We’re continuing our 10-part Speaker Spotlight Series leading up to the 2026 H.E.R.D. Series! 💚

Our third featured speaker is Sarah Clemins, M.S., CCC-SLP, an Associate Professor and the current Director of Clinical Education in the Marshall University Department of Communication Disorders.

✨ Session: Beyond the Prompt: Integrating AI into the SLP Workflow to Work Smarter, Not Harder

Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly relevant part of professional practice—and this session will go beyond simply using AI to generate therapy ideas. Sarah will explore how SLPs can intentionally integrate AI into everyday workflows to streamline repetitive tasks, reduce administrative burden, organize information, support clinical reasoning, and reclaim time for the work that requires human expertise.

The session will also address professional judgment, privacy, and recognizing when AI should - and should not - be used.

📅 October 16, 2026
📍 Shawkey Room, Marshall University Student Center

Continue following along as we introduce the speakers who will be sharing their expertise at the 2026 H.E.R.D. Series. And remember: the H.E.R.D. Series Job Fair will take place October 15 in the Atrium of Smith Hall, giving students an opportunity to connect with employers and explore career opportunities in speech-language pathology.

Stay tuned for Speaker Spotlight #4!

08/27/2026

🎤 SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT #2 OF 10! 🎤

We’re continuing our 10-part Speaker Spotlight Series leading up to the 2026 H.E.R.D. Series! 💚

This spotlight features three incredible speakers from the Department of Communication Disorders: Bryn Brown, M.A., CCC-SLP, COM; Dr. Pam Holland, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, BCS; and Mona Sanders, M.S., CCC-SLP!

✨ Session | Beyond the Bite: Motor-Based Treatment of Pediatric Chewing Difficulties

This interactive session will explore chewing as a developmental motor skill and provide practical strategies for assessing and treating pediatric feeding difficulties. Through discussion and live demonstration, participants will learn how to identify developmental chewing stages, select foods that match a child’s current motor abilities, and support progression toward mature rotary chewing.

📅 October 16, 2026
📍 Shawkey Room, Marshall University Student Center

Whether you work with pediatric feeding, swallowing, motor speech, or other areas of communication disorders, this session offers an opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge and take practical strategies into practice!

💚 2 spotlights down, 8 to go! Follow along as we continue introducing the speakers who will be joining us for the 2026 H.E.R.D. Series!

And remember: the H.E.R.D. Series Job Fair will take place October 15 in the Atrium of Smith Hall. Two events, two great opportunities to connect, learn, and grow!

Stay tuned for Speaker Spotlight #3! 👀

08/26/2026

One of our own doing amazing things!

We are so fortunate to have Nikki Dudley, adjunct clinical supervisor in the Department of Communication Disorders at Marshall University, to present a breakout session titled: "A Pragmatic Approach to Social Language Group Therapy" at the Autism Across the Lifespan Conference on September 11th.

Attendees will learn about social language group therapy, which is a structured, small-group intervention designed to help individuals — often children or teens — develop and practice the language and social skills needed for everyday communication and relationships. Attendees will gain an understanding of what social language group therapy is and how it can be used to effect positive outcomes for individuals with autism.

Here's a short Q&A with Nikki -

Q: In a sentence or two, how would you describe the content you plan to share in your conference session?
A: Content will have easy to process PowerPoint slides, picture and video samples from pragmatic group activities, and discussion regarding person-centered care.

Q: What information do you hope participants receive from participating in your session?
A: I hope that participants leave the session feeling motivated to join or start their own pragmatic groups to expand the community of support for neurodivergent individuals in our area.

Q: What are you most excited about related to your session or the conference itself?
A: I'm always excited to share how much fun we have in pragmatic group at the Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center and to put a spotlight on special interests and novel challenges that fuel meaningful connections between our clients.

We hope you will join us by registering for the conference. For more information and details about registration, please visit our conference website (www.marshall.edu/atc/2026-autism-across-the-lifespan/).

08/24/2026

🎤 SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT! 🎤

We’re kicking off our Speaker Spotlight Series leading up to the 2026 H.E.R.D. Series! 💚

Our first featured speaker is Ernay Adams, M.S., CCC-SLP, a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Disorders. With clinical interests in acquired, neurological, and cognitive disorders, as well as dysphagia, Ernay brings a wealth of clinical and educational experience to this year’s event.

✨ Session: From Completion to Competency: Bridging the Training-to-Practice Gap in Graduate Clinical Education

📅 October 16, 2026

Looking to connect with the next generation of speech-language pathologists? Join us for the 2026 H.E.R.D. Series Job Fair on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Marshall University! 💚

This is a great opportunity for organizations to showcase their services, highlight employment opportunities, and connect with motivated graduate students preparing to enter the profession. Whether you’re recruiting for clinical positions, internships, or future opportunities, we’d love to have you there!

📍 Atrium of Smith Hall | Marshall University
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM
📅 Registration deadline: October 8, 2026

Stay tuned for Speaker Spotlight #2! 💚

08/23/2026

We see one of our Second Years 👀👀

Check out these awesome tees and support an essential program at MU!

08/21/2026

Come work with us! Career Education is looking for a full-time grad student, beginning Fall 2026, interested in working with students and employers in a career-focused setting.

You will be trained to review resumes, cover letters, and other documents, and assist students and employers in the lobby with registrations, uploading documents, and sending out employment information. Apply here: https://marshall.peopleadmin.com/postings/32769

08/19/2026

Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to study Communication Disorders and prepare for a career as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist? 👀💚

Come see for yourself!

MUSHC Observation Days give high school students the opportunity to step inside the Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center, observe our students and clinicians in action, and get a firsthand look at the field of Communication Disorders.

In fact, some of our current students first discovered that Communication Disorders was the right fit for them after completing an Observation Day at MUSHC while they were still in high school!

If you’re curious about speech-language pathology or audiology, this is a great opportunity to explore the profession, experience our clinic and classes, and picture yourself as a future member of the Marshall University Communication Disorders family. 💚🤘

Check out the flyer for upcoming Observation Day opportunities and information on how to participate. We’d love to welcome you to MUSHC!

08/19/2026

So proud of you making a difference!, Gianna!

08/19/2026

Hey, Second Years! 💚 Welcome back!

Do you see that light at the end of the tunnel? It keeps getting bigger and brighter with every class, every assignment, and every clinical practicum day completed.

It’s hard to believe, but this time next year, these students will be in their Clinical Fellowship Year! 🤯

The second year of graduate school goes by incredibly fast. Over the next year, this group will continue learning, growing, gaining confidence, and becoming the clinicians they’ve worked so hard to be.

And believe it or not, they will miss this. They’ll miss being together every day, the conversations in the hallways, the laughs between classes, and having the people who understand exactly what graduate school is like right beside them.

There is still so much learning, growing, laughing, and probably a little stressing left to do before graduation. 😉 We hope our Second Years make the most of every bit of their second and FINAL year of graduate school.

This time next year: Clinical Fellows. But for now, there are memories to make and a whole lot of becoming SLPs left to do. 💚🦬

08/15/2026

Welcome to MUCD! 💚🎓

On Thursday and Friday, we officially welcomed our newest cohort of graduate students during orientation!

The week ahead brings new classes, new experiences, and lots of preparation as they get ready to meet their very first clients at the Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center very soon. Before long, they’ll be putting everything they’ve learned into practice and taking those first exciting steps toward becoming speech-language pathologists.

We are so excited to watch them learn, grow, challenge themselves, and find their place within the MUCD family over the next two years.

Please join us in giving a big Marshall welcome to our newest graduate students! 💚