Empowering the Next Generation: How States Are Engaging Students in Advocacy

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Across the country, state speech, language, and hearing associations are reimagining how students engage in advocacy. Through hands-on experiences, mentorship, and creative programming, state associations in Washington, Florida, Kentucky, and Indiana are building meaningful pathways for students to develop their voices as future professionals. Although each state approaches advocacy differently, several clear themes emerge: Washington: Preparation That Leads To Action Washington’s state advocacy model stands…

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The New Federal Student Loan Rules: What Every SLP and AuD Student Needs to Know

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The New Federal Student Loan Rules: What Every SLP and AuD Student Needs to Know If you’re an undergrad senior applying to SLP or AuD masters and doctoral programs, or already enrolled in one, federal student loan rules just changed in ways that will directly affect how you pay for your degree. This post breaks down exactly what changed, whether it affects you personally, and…

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Top Takeaways from Office Hours: Early-Career Professional Panel

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Starting your career in speech-language pathology or audiology comes with a lot of questions: what your day will look like, whether you’ll feel ready, and how to navigate those first few months on the job. During National NSSLHA’s Office Hours event, panelists shared honest insights about their experiences transitioning from graduate school into clinical practice. Watch the full event: 1. Career Path There’s no single…

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Finding Community and Representation in CSD: Arab American Student Voices

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Arab American Heritage Month takes place in April and celebrates the contributions and experiences of Arab Americans. This month, we’re highlighting Arab American CSD students Sumaya Albadani, Hadeel Shoaib, and Leila Mozeb. They share their backgrounds, advice for future students, ways programs can offer support, and their hopes for representation in speech-language pathology and audiology. Sumaya AlbadaniCSU Sacramento Hadeel ShoaibWayne State University Leila MozebCSU Sacramento…

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