University of Pittsburgh Communication Science and Disorders

10/23/2026

The Student Academy of Audiology is having their annual merchandise sale! To access the sale, screenshot the photo & scan the QR code!

10/23/2026

You're invited to our Alumni and Friends Reception at the 2026 ASHA Convention! Stop by and say hello!
Please register by November 12th at the link in our bio!

10/21/2026

Student Clinician Spotlight: Evelyn Ryan

Supervisor: Bethany Baxter

Program: Speech Language Pathology (SLP)

What are your clinical interests? My clinical interests include cognitive rehabilitation and dysphagia, especially in the adult inpatient rehabilitation setting. However, I have always loved working with pediatrics, and have really enjoyed evaluating and treating language disorders!

What do you enjoy about your current placement? I have thoroughly enjoyed becoming a part of the school community and building relationships with the students. It is so rewarding to see their progress from week to week. I have already learned so much from my clinical instructor and cannot wait to continue building my knowledge and skills in this area of our field!

10/20/2026

Student Clinician Spotlight: Gianna Dreher

Supervisor: Amanda Crocco

Program: Speech Language Pathology (SLP)

What are your clinical interests? I love everything pediatric from language development to feeding/ swallowing, AAC, and Autism supports.

What do you enjoy about your current placement? I absolutely love the school environment. I love watching the students develop new skills and gain confidence in themselves! I have learned so much from Amanda and feel so lucky to have her as my clinical instructor.

Fun Fact: I love trying out new yoga classes!

10/19/2026

Communication Science undergraduate program director Ali Lewandowski and student ambassadors Resa Lascek, Kenzie Kennedy and Bethany Tome attended the ULTA Launch event last week to celebrate the opening of the 2027 application cycle for the Communication Science undergraduate program.

10/16/2026

Please join us for an SLP Third Thursday Speaker Series on Thursday, November 12th at 12PM EST via Zoom! Please see link in our bio to join!

10/16/2026

On Wednesday, October 14th, we celebrated the formal opening of our new state-of-the-art building, Fifth and Halket, that houses many department in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) and the School of Medicine’s Departments of Cell Biology and Computational and Systems Biology. Chancellor Gabel, Senior Vice Chancellor Dr. Shekar, and Dean Oñate as well as other university dignitaries, alumni, and many of the people who have played critical roles in designing and constructing the new building were on hand for the celebration. Guests also toured the building, including visiting the anechoic chamber housed in our new space. We are excited about the new and innovative research and education opportunities our new building brings for our faculty, staff, and students!

Check out the link in our bio!

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

Student Clinician Spotlight: Gia Gentile

Supervisor: Kris Scheller

Program: Speech Language Pathology (SLP)

What are your clinical interests?
Working with adults in a medical setting, especially in cognition and dysphagia, is something I really enjoy. I’m drawn to the acute care side and the fast-paced environment. I like the challenge of learning something new every day, as well as the diagnostic side of the field. Most of all, I enjoy being able to support my patients in whatever capacity I can, especially during a difficult time.

What do you enjoy about your current placement?
What I have enjoyed most about this placement is the variety. I get to work with students on speech sound disorders, fluency, apraxia, pragmatics, and language, so every day is a little different. I’ve also really enjoyed the craft side of things and making materials for my students, which has been a lot more fun than I expected!

Fun Fact:
I have a pet hamster that I take almost everywhere in a hamster purse.

10/14/2026

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Communication Science and Disorders Doctor of Audiology (AuD) and Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology programs are undergoing review for continued accreditation by CAA, with the site visit occurring November 9-10, 2026. Members of the public are invited to attend a meeting with the site visit team and/or submit written comments directly to the CAA.

Please see the below flyer for the email address for submitting comments.

We welcome participation from our campus and community stakeholders in this important part of the accreditation review process.

Please use link in comments to register.