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The KUMC Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) chapter is affiliated with SAA, the national student org

Welcome to the official KUMC Student Academy of Audiology page! On this page, we will share posts relevant to what the KUMC Au.D. students are up to as well as around the world audiology and hearing science updates.

05/26/2026

Meet our 2026 SAA Program Director: “Hi everyone! My name is Crosby Cox and I’m going into my second year in the AuD program at KUMC. I’m originally from Kearney, Missouri, and graduated from KU before coming to KUMC. My passion for audiology grew when my little sister got hearing aids and I was able to see how much they changed her world. Outside of school, I love going to concerts, spending time at the lake, traveling, and hanging out with friends and family. I’m so excited for this year and can’t wait to help create fun events and opportunities for everyone in SAA!”

05/22/2026

Meet our 2026 SAA Program Director: Hi! My name is Baileigh Payne and I’m going into my second year. I’m originally from Fayetteville, AR and got my undergraduate degree from KU. After graduation, I worked for a year at a private practice where my love for Audiology was solidified! I have absolutely loved being at KUMC and I’m excited to start clinical rotations this summer! In my free time, I love to hike on weekend mornings and explore new places in KC!

04/27/2026

Meet our 2026 SAA secretary: Hi everyone! I’m so excited to serve as this year’s Executive Board Secretary! I’m currently in my second year of the program, and before jumping into the world of audiology, I spent my undergrad years at KU (Rock Chalk forever).
I fell in love with audiology during my ASL classes, where I saw just how important it is to advocate for the hearing‑impaired community. That spark turned into a passion — especially for pediatric audiology, where I hope to make the biggest impact.
When I’m not studying or taking meeting minutes with glitter‑gel‑pen precision, you can usually find me: trying out new coffee shops, hunting down the perfect sweet treat, spending time with my family and friends

04/10/2026

Meet the 2026 SAA VP : “Hello everyone!! My name is Audrey Hampton and I am a second year AuD student. I grew up in Denver, Colorado and attend CU Boulder for undergrad. I first found out about audiology in undergrad. Even though I went in to go the speech path, I came out with a passion for Audiology. My time at KUMC has been amazing and I can’t wait to see what the future holds. In my free time I love to explore KC in anyway I can!“

03/03/2026

Meet our 2026 SAA President: “My name is Kinley Rex. I am currently a second year in the AuD program at KUMC and am originally from Denver, Colorado. I went to CU Boulder for undergrad where I majored in Speech Language Hearing Science and Linguistics with an emphasis in American Sign Language. After undergrad, I had the opportunity to work full time at a research lab that analyzed language acquisition in deaf and hard of hearing children. This solidified my passion for audiology and is what led me to KC! In my free time I love to hike, do pilates, and explore new places in KC:)”

11/10/2025

A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of assisting the Hearing Aid Project with organizing their back stock. We sorted through hundreds of hearing aids to identify those that could be refurbished and reused. The Hearing Aid Project is a wonderful organization dedicated to providing hearing aids to individuals who might not otherwise be able to afford them. We were so grateful to be part of this meaningful opportunity!

10/31/2025

As Audiology Awareness Month comes to an end, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the importance of hearing health in our daily lives. This month highlighted the value of proactive hearing care, the need for hearing protection, and the amazing work audiologists do every day! Let’s continue to celebrate and support the professionals who help us stay connected to the sounds that shape our lives!

09/09/2025

Meet the board!!
Last, we have KU SAA 2025 Public Relations Director, Audrey Hampton…
“Hello everyone!! My name is Audrey Hampton and I’m from Denver, Colorado🏔️ I first found out about audiology in undergrad at the University of Colorado Boulder. Even though I went in to go the speech path, I came out with a passion for Audiology. My time at KUMC has been amazing and I can’t wait to see what the future holds. In my free time I love to explore KC in anyway I can! I’m super excited for the school year and to meet all the new members!”

08/25/2025

We hope everyone enjoyed their first week of classes 📚 we know our second years did!

Can’t wait to see what everyone accomplishes this semester! 🦻👂

08/11/2025

Meet the board!!
Next we have KU SAA 2025 Program Director, Kinley Rex…
“My name is Kinley Rex and I’m from Denver, Colorado!! I double majored in speech language hearing science and linguistic at the University of Colorado Boulder (Sko buffs). After undergrad I had the opportunity to work full time at a research lab that analyzed the language acquisition of deaf and hard of hearing children. This solidified my passion for audiology. In my free time I love to hike, do Pilates, and explore new places in KC!”

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3900 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS
66160

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https://kumc.collegiatelink.net/organization/jayhawksaa

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