USD Communication Sciences and Disorders

08/28/2026

We've had alumni asking to be part of our clinic shirt order! Order by September 8! They will ship it to you! (Apologies for the blank picture - I can't figure this out! Liz D)

Online ordering for USD Communication Sciences & Disorders 2026 ends on Tue, Sep 8, 2026 (11:59 PM CDT)

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

Creativity meets neuroscience! SLP students in Dr. Williams’ DCOM 734: Acquired Disorders of Language and Cognition course created pre- and post-accident social media profiles (Tinder, Instagram, and Hinge) for Phineas Gage. Their profiles captured the dramatic changes in his personality and behavior following damage to his frontal lobe.

08/26/2026

Creativity meets neuroscience! SLP students in Dr. Williams’ DCOM 734 Acquired Disorders of Language and Cognition course created pre- and post-accident social media profiles (Tinder, Instagram, and Hinge) for Phineas Gage. Their profiles captured the dramatic changes in his personality and behavior following damage to his frontal lobe.

08/17/2026

Team Stepps training at the department faculty retreat. The Lego Race was a big hit!!

08/17/2026

Dr. Williams, interim chair, is kicking off our One Amazing Year.

08/12/2026

Have you ever thought about teaching future SLPs?

As USD Communication Sciences and Disorders continues to grow and expand opportunities for our students, we're
building an adjunct interest pool of SLPs who may be interested in gaining experience with clinical or classroom
teaching.

Clinical educator opportunities may be available in Vermillion or Sioux Falls, with flexibility in scheduling and the
number of hours.

We're also interested in hearing from SLPs who would like to explore classroom teaching in an area
that matches their expertise.

Whether you're interested in mentoring students in one of our clinics, sharing expertise from your area of practice in the
classroom, or simply exploring what teaching might look like, we'd love to connect with you.

You don't need to be ready to commit to anything. We simply want to learn who might be interested - now or in the future.
Complete our short interest form to tell us a little about yourself:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/SkPuBpecT1

Feel free to reach out to Dr. Mandy Williams with any questions. [email protected]. Feel free to share this post with your network of SLPs

08/08/2026

We are proud to hear about alumni successes Keep up the great work Laura!!

⭐ Meet Our Speech Therapist, Laura N.! ⭐

Laura has been a valued member of the Mosaic Life Care team for the past 5 years. She works with both pediatric and adult patients, helping them achieve their communication and rehabilitation goals.

Laura's special interests include: • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Rehabilitation
• Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) Rehabilitation
• Developmental Delays

We're grateful for the expertise and compassionate care Laura brings to our patients every day. Please join us in giving Laura a warm welcome and say hello in the comments! 👋

07/22/2026

One of the many benefits of the University of South Dakota's Au.D. program is the opportunity for financial support through graduate assistantships.

Most audiology students receive a significant tuition reduction along with a monthly stipend. For students placed in the department, it's even more valuable.

Working as the clinic GA means gaining behind-the-scenes experience in patient care, ordering supplies, and learning the day-to-day of running an audiology practice.

It's not just financial support.
It's professional development built right into your program.

🌐 usd.edu/csd

06/26/2026

Proud to share what our Alumni are up to. Way to go Kayla (Bowers) Korth!! Class of 2011 CSD BA and Class of 2013 SLP Masters Program. She is featured by ASHA social media for her excellent advocacy and patient care in a rural healthcare setting.