Ithaca College Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

08/21/2026

The residential faculty of the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology wishes everyone a fantastic start to the 2026-2027 academic year!!

08/18/2026

Upstate Medical Center is seeking three additional student volunteers for the Central New York Stroke Camp, which will be held September 11–13 in Lowville, NY.

Stroke Camp is a unique weekend experience that brings together stroke survivors, caregivers, and healthcare volunteers for education, recreation, and community. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn, build clinical skills, and connect with individuals living with stroke in a supportive environment.

Volunteer commitment:
Friday, September 11 at 9:00 a.m. through Sunday, September 13 at 12:00 p.m.
Volunteers are expected to attend the entire weekend.
Health professions students are especially encouraged to participate!

To learn more about Stroke Camp, visit: https://unitedstrokealliance.org/programs/stroke-camp

To register as a volunteer, use this link: https://unitedstrokealliance.regfox.com/volunteer-central-ny-area-stroke-camp-2026

08/12/2026

Did you graduate from our SLP graduate program in the past 7-8 years? See message below from Dr. Hosbach-Cannon for details on how you can help with our reaccreditation!

06/18/2026

There are so many wonderful educators at Ithaca College, and the chance to reflect on their amazing work at retirement is bittersweet. This Ithacan article is a fabulous tribute to their dedication and knowledge, and it highlights our very own Dr. Lynne Hewitt. Check out the full article to read more.

Several Ithaca College faculty members retired from teaching at the end of Spring 2026. The Ithacan spoke with some of the retiring faculty members about their careers and memories at IC.

05/17/2026

From first words to lifelong listening, the future is sounding bright 🎓👂🗣️

The Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology congratulates our Class of 2026 graduates! Your voices will make a difference, and your impact will be heard for years to come.

05/17/2026

05/16/2026

One of our favorite days of the year! Yesterday, we celebrated some amazing graduates at the 23rd Annual School of Health Sciences and Human Performance May Award Ceremony. We’re so proud of all they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make in the future!

05/12/2026

As we wrap up the 2026-2027 academic year, we are shining the spotlight on Hope Oliveira, from Falmouth, MA! Hope is graduating not only with her degree in Speech-Language Pathology, but also with a minor in Neuroscience. She plans to continue her education in graduate school here at Ithaca College studying Speech-Language Pathology. 💙💛

During her time at IC, Hope was a dedicated student-athlete on the Women’s Rowing team. When reflecting on her favorite part of Ithaca College, Hope shared that she loved “getting to be outside and enjoy the beauty of Ithaca, making lifelong memories with friends that have become family!” This summer, she’s looking forward to spending time with her family and dog, relaxing at the beach, and enjoying some well-deserved downtime.

Congratulations, Hope! Wishing you so much success and happiness in grad school and beyond!

05/11/2026

Today, meet Liz Columbia from East Meadow, NY! Liz is graduating with a minor in Deaf Studies and will be continuing her education in graduate school at Syracuse University studying Audiology.

One of Liz’s favorite memories from IC was hiking at the falls with friends during junior year...and accidentally getting lost in the woods along the way 🌲😂

This summer, Liz is looking forward to traveling to California with her family and experiencing the West Coast for the very first time!

Congratulations, Liz! Wishing you all the best as you begin your next chapter in audiology!

05/08/2026

Today's Senior Spotlight is shining on Sasha Culver from Livingston, NJ! After graduation, Sasha will be staying at IC for graduate school to pursue her passion for working in medical Speech-Language Pathology settings, with interests in feeding, swallowing, and rehabilitation.

At IC, Sasha has been a leader as President of Run Club.

When asked about her favorite part of attending IC, Sasha shared that it’s “the speech community!” 💙

This summer, she’s looking forward to an exciting backpacking adventure through Utah

Congratulations, Sasha! Wishing you all the best on your next adventure, both on the trails and in graduate school!