La Salle University Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

08/19/2026

Dr. Husak's latest publication is now available in the International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders! It is open access - pdf available at the link below
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1460-6984.70310

08/05/2026

We are so excited to share this news story featuring Morgan Stahlheber, M.S. ‘20. Learn how her experiences in the MS in SLP program helped shape her into a clinician who empowers others through compassionate, client-centered care. Read her story below!

The knowledge Morgan Stahlheber, M.S. ‘20, gained from her time in La Salle University’s graduate Speech-Language Pathology Program allowed her to confidently pursue her dream, supporting children and families in schools and her own private practice.

08/03/2026

As the new dean of La Salle University’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Beth Ann Swan, Ph.D., RN, CHSE, FAAN, ANEF, hopes to drive growth while always keeping the student experience a top priority.

07/21/2026

New research from Dr. Mancinelli, associate professor emeritus details the intersectional identity of LGBTQ+ people who stutter. News story below and link to journal article in the comments

New research from James M. Mancinelli, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, an associate professor emeritus in La Salle University’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, details the intersectional identity of LGBTQ+ people who stutter.

07/20/2026

Another news story on how La Salle University’s Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program prepares students for success in their external clinicals featuring Brittany Saulters from the class of 2027 and Olivia Cvengros from the class of 2026!

La Salle University’s Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program prepares students for success in their external clinicals through support and a rigorous classroom education.

07/17/2026

An exciting peak at a forthcoming La Salle magazine article on the student experience in our on-campus clinic. Featuring class of 2027 members - Faith, Ella, and Jai who completed their COSD 516 practicum in the clinic this spring

07/13/2026

Meet the PSHA Board!

We are continuing our Meet the Board series and today we are spotlighting Dana Bitetti, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, our Interim Past President.

Dana serves as a university program director and professor, bringing a wealth of academic and clinical expertise to PSHA leadership.

She is passionate about promoting the roles of state associations and furthering collaborative advocacy efforts that ensure state and national issues are addressed at the most effective level for meaningful change.

As Interim Past President, Dana plays a vital role in guiding PSHA's newest leaders through this important transitional chapter for our association.

And her fun fact? Dana is also a DJ - though not as frequently as she used to be! 🎵

We are grateful for her continued dedication to PSHA and the communication sciences community across Pennsylvania.

07/10/2026

Maris DeLuca (class of 2021) provided a guest lecture focused on providing cognitive-communication therapy via telepractice Dr. Husak’s cognitive communication disorders summer class Maris graduated from our 5-yr program and works at Fox Rehab.

07/10/2026

Jai Wells, Amber Wrenn, Kelly Rosander, Justine Elliot, Koh McGinn, Hannah Harmon, & Yiting Pan conducted over 40 hearing screenings at the Penn & Philly 250 Community Day event with Dr. Husak. We also provided information about the LSU-SLHCC and the Care Partners at La Salle (C-PAL) Support Group. In photos 2, Monica Coran Kuns (La Salle CSD adjunct professor) and Angie Cauthron (co-founder and president of the Aphasia Resource Collaboration Hub (ARCH) Network and co-host of the podcast Brain Friends) are included

07/10/2026

Dr. Ruiz made a brief return to teaching Voice and Dysphagia post-retirement! Pictured here with the class of 2027 this summer