SIUC Communication Disorders and Sciences Program

05/22/2026

Congratulations to one of our amazing professors, Dr. Maria-Claudia Franca, on winning the 2026 Women of Distinction Award! We are so incredibly proud of her! ✨

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05/18/2026

Today we recognize the dedication, compassion, and impact of Speech-Language Pathologists everywhere. Happy National Speech-Language Pathology Day! 💖🗣️🧠💭

05/15/2026

Cheers to the CDS Graduate Cohort of 2026! 🎓✨
After years of hard work, dedication, and passion, these graduates have officially earned their master’s degrees and are now beginning their journeys in the field. We can’t wait to see the impact they make in the lives of those they serve. Congratulations, Class of 2026 — your future is bright! 👏🏻🗣️

05/15/2026

The CDS second year graduate students gaining some hands on experience today!

05/04/2026

In honor of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, I’m excited to share some incredible flyers created by Undergraduate students in CDS 422! 👏 These flyers focus on raising awareness about aural rehabilitation and the important role it plays in supporting individuals with hearing loss. So proud of the creativity and advocacy shown in this work! 🦻💬

05/04/2026

Last Friday, we had the honor of celebrating one of our CDS professors, Dr. Maria Claudia Franca, on her incredible achievement of receiving the Woman of Distinction Award! ✨

Your dedication, passion, and impact inspire us all. Congratulations, Dr. Franca! 🎉❤️

05/01/2026

May is Speech-Language-Hearing Month 💙
A time to celebrate communication in all its forms and the impact of helping others connect, express, and be understood!

04/16/2026

Happy World Voice Day! ❤️✨ Today we are bringing awareness to voice disorders and the important of vocal hygiene! 🗣️

04/14/2026

Congratulations to one of our amazing CDS faculty member, Dr. Juhi Kidwai! 👏🏻🤩

Introducing the 2026 ISHA Slate of Officers!

🎉Congratulations to:

President-Elect: Sarah Moon
VP-Elect Division for Association Affairs: Juhi Kidwai
Representative Council Chair-Elect: Mindi Kunz

The officers will begin their terms on September 1, 2026. Read the full issue of the ISHA Voice here: https://heyor.ca/N1uTvb

04/02/2026

Happy World Autism Awareness Day! ♾️❤️

April is Autism Acceptance Month, but today we celebrate a little extra for World Autism Awareness Day🩷🩵🤍

It is important to understand the difference between Acceptance and Awareness.
♾️Acceptance is recognizing, understanding, and embracing individuals as they are
♾️Awareness acknowledges the existence of autism, focusing on diagnosis and at times, stigma

03/27/2026

Future SLPs in action! 🗣️✨ CDS graduate students in Stephanie Nanto’s Special Topics course got hands-on experience practicing bedside swallow examinations and learning how to safely thicken liquids. Building clinical skills one day at a time!