UWM Communication Sciences & Disorders

10/28/2026

Meet our Speech and Language Clinic team at the UWM Communication Sciences & Disorders program!

The Speech and Language Clinic serves the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and surrounding community by providing clinical services as part of the professional preparation of students in the speech-language pathology program. Learn More at ⤵️
https://uwm.edu/rehabilitation-sciences-technology/community/speech-language-clinic/

Meet our clinic team:
🐾 Emily Belter, MS, CCC-SLP (Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Clinical Education, Clinical Placement Coordinator)
🐾 Julie Behrman, MS, CCC-SLP (Clinical Assistant Professor)
🐾 Kristen A. Larson, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS (Clinical Assistant Professor)
🐾 Lindsay Lauters, MS, CCC-SLP (Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Fieldwork Supervisor)
🐾 Lily Matteson (Academic Support Specialist)
🐾 Bethanne N. Mazurczak, MS, CCC-SLP, C-NDT (Clinical Associate Professor)

10/26/2026

Please join us in welcoming Lily Matteson — Lily joins the UWM Communication Sciences & Disorders team as an Academic Support Specialist!

Lily will work closely with the clinical education team in CSD as well as with our colleagues in the UW-Milwaukee DPT Program. Her work will support the clinical training areas as graduate student clinicians progress throughout their respective program.
Welcome, Lily!
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10/22/2026

Ready to explore a graduate program in speech-language pathology and discover all that UWM has to offer? Visit with us during the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Graduate School Open House on Thursday, November 5 anytime between 5:00 - 7:00 pm!

Register to attend in person at: https://uwm.edu/graduateschool/openhouse/

A faculty representative from UWM Communication Sciences & Disorders will be present to meet with you, share additional information about the CSD MS program, and answer your questions.

*Prospective CSD MS students, please note that the application fee referenced in the flyer is geared towards the Graduate School Slate application, not the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS) portal.

10/12/2026

🏫 UWM Communication Sciences & Disorders invites all prospective graduate students to attend an Open House this fall. Our first session is coming up soon!

1. Saturday, October 24 (11 am - 1 pm). In-person on our UWM campus.
🌐 Register by October 19 at: https://admissions.uwm.edu/register/?id=e982d2d8-990a-412c-a304-4b4f75d6cc8c

2. Friday, December 4 (1 – 3 pm). Virtual on Zoom.
🌐 Register by December 1 at: https://admissions.uwm.edu/register/?id=c460f1d3-c323-43cd-bfa7-dc07bd3c201a

At these sessions, you will hear more about the graduate program, review the application timeline, learn about financial aid opportunities, meet with current students and faculty, and ask questions. The in-person session will also include a tour of our department.

Questions about our open house? Feel free to email us at [email protected] with subject line "CSD MS Open House"

10/10/2026

UWM Communication Sciences & Disorders is celebrating World Audiologist Day!👂🧠✨
The day is dedicated to healthcare professionals who identify, assess, and manage disorders of hearing, balance, and other neural systems.

In the speech-language-hearing field, audiologists help people of all ages with hearing and balance disorders. When a person has problems with hearing or balance, it can have a significant impact on their quality of life.

Audiologists can work in many settings including doctor’s offices, hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centers, and private practices.

An audiologist career path includes:
•Comprehensive hearing assessments
•Customizing fittings for hearing aids & assistive technology
•Tinnitus Management & treatment
•Evaluating & treating dizziness and balance problems
•Custom ear protection for work & music
•& More!

Interested in a career as an audiologist?
Explore our Pre-Audiology Program at UWM ➡ https://catalog.uwm.edu/health-professions-sciences/rehabilitation-sciences-technology/pre-audiology/

Request Information at➡ https://uwm.edu/undergrad-admission/request-information/

10/08/2026

UWM Communication Sciences & Disorders invites students to consider applying for a Froedtert Memorial Hospital Scholarship!

More than 30 renewable scholarships are available annually for new freshmen, transfer, continuing, certificate, master’s, and clinical doctorate students pursuing health-related fields.

❗ The application submission deadline is December 1.
For additional information and How to Apply, visit ⤵️
uwm.edu/finances/scholarships/froedtert-memorial-hospital-scholarship/

10/07/2026

It's time to pounce on FAFSA!
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FAFSA for 2027-28 is now available! Complete it as soon as possible to maximize your eligibility for grants, scholarships and other financial aid resources. Get started at the link in the comments ⬇

09/30/2026

Graduate school can be rewarding, but balancing coursework, research, work, and life responsibilities can also be stressful. 🫠

Take an hour to slow down and recharge with Tom Gracia, LPC as he introduces mindfulness practices and guided meditation techniques designed to help reduce stress and anxiety and support overall well-being. 🫶

📌 All graduate students are welcome.
📌 Light refreshments will be provided
📌 Parking passes for UWM parking lots will be available for attendees.
📌 No registration is required.

UW-Milwaukee Student Health and Wellness Center

09/28/2026

🏫Curious about exploring a graduate program in speech-language pathology? Have questions about the application timeline? UWM Communication Sciences & Disorders invites all prospective students to attend an Open House this fall!

1. Saturday, October 24 (11 am - 1 pm). In-person on our UWM campus.
🌐 Register by October 19 at: https://admissions.uwm.edu/register/?id=e982d2d8-990a-412c-a304-4b4f75d6cc8c

2. Friday, December 4 (1 – 3 pm). Virtual on Zoom.
🌐 Register by December 1 at: https://admissions.uwm.edu/register/?id=c460f1d3-c323-43cd-bfa7-dc07bd3c201a

At these sessions, you will hear more about the graduate program, review the application timeline, learn about financial aid opportunities, meet with current students and faculty, and ask questions. The in-person session will also include a tour of our department.

Questions about our open house? Feel free to email us at [email protected] with subject line "CSD MS Open House"

09/25/2026

💛Thank you to our community partners, alums, and clients for your support during the re-accreditation process!

🐾Our UWM Communication Sciences & Disorders program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee was re-accredited for 8 years by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA)!

We extend our deepest gratitude for your time and advocacy to our mission and values. Thank you for helping us make new waves, support speech-language-hearing treatment and access, and create healthier communities.