University of Memphis Hearing Aid Research Laboratory

03/29/2026

We’re hiring!
The University of Memphis Audiology program is looking for a Clinical Assistant Professor (adult focus — diagnostics and hearing aids).
That’s right, friends: adult hearing aids. We’re genuinely excited about this position and the collaboration potential with HARL.
This role sits in our clinic, but we can’t wait to welcome someone who is excited to connect across clinic and research, mentor students, and grow something meaningful together.
Know someone who would be a great fit? Send them our way.

Clinical Assistant Professor in Audiology, Adult focus

03/29/2026

More photos from our Murder Mystery fun!! 🧐🤔💭🔎🕵🏾

03/29/2026

The Hearing Aid Research Lab and Cochlear Implant Research Lab teamed up to solve a Murder Mystery tonight! A night full of fun, teamwork, AND mystery??? What could be more fun??

03/27/2026

C2Hear is an excellent resource for new and experienced hearing aid users! This website has educational videos for patients regarding hearing aid use, realistic expectations, communication strategies, and assistive devices! Share with your patients!

The C2Hear interactive multimedia videos improve the lives of new hearing-aid users. Research funded by the UK’s National Institute for Health Research created C2Hear. This comprises videos, animations, photos, and patient testimonials to provide valuable advice and information to help new hearing...

03/20/2026

Here is another article from ASHA Leader by a student in our program! We enjoyed reading about finding the right graduate program for one's identity. Thoughtful clinical education and supportive training environments don't happen by accident. It's great to see these experiences getting national attention!

Despite facing a bewildering application process and conflicting advice, a student remains determined to disclose their autism.

03/20/2026

Proud to see our University of Memphis clinic colleagues featured in the ASHA Leader for their work supporting neurodivergent graduate students in clinical training.
Strong clinical education isn’t one-size-fits-all, and thoughtful approaches like this make better clinicians.

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Drawing on her own experiences as a neurodivergent student, a clinical faculty member explores how graduate programs can reset expectations away from homogeneity and toward assessing core competencies.

03/09/2026

We’re excited to share a research project from one of our University of Memphis seniors in Communication Sciences and Disorders (ASL & Deaf Studies)!

This survey is looking for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students who are willing to share their experiences. Your perspective can help researchers better understand student experiences and improve support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities in educational settings.

If this applies to you — or someone you know — please consider participating or sharing the survey.

Student research matters, and your voice can help shape future work in this field!

03/06/2026

Huge congratulations to our colleague Dr. Raghav Jha on receiving research funding from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Foundation!

Dr. Jha’s work is helping advance our understanding of vestibular functioning and testing, and we’re excited to see this important research moving forward.

We love celebrating the work of colleagues at the University of Memphis who are pushing the field of Audiology forward.

You can read more about the project at the link below!

Falls remain one of the most pressing public health concerns facing older adults, often resulting in serious injury, loss of independence, and diminished quality of life. While falls are commonly viewed as an inevitable part of aging, research increasingly points to a more specific underlying cause:...

02/28/2026

The HARL is so excited to welcome our new Ph.D. student, Micah Mbewe! Micah completed his Bachelor of Science in Audiology at African Bible College in Malawi. He is interested in studying the relation between cultural beliefs and hearing aid acceptance, and he is passionate about serving the elderly population in underserved communities! Welcome, Micah!!

02/24/2026

HARL members are having a blast at the annual Mid-South Research Conference!!

01/29/2026

The HARL is currently seeking adults with hearing loss to participate in a single-session study that compensates $100. If you have hearing loss and are interested, please call us at 901-678-5848!