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Pictured above: National NSSLHA President Allison Tran speaks at ASHA Convention. Welcome to NSSLHA Roundup, where we spotlight the voices of our members on topics that inspire and connect us! This month, we hear from students serving as Executive Council members, State Student Officers, and IDEA Work Group volunteers. They share why they decided to step into leadership, how it’s shaped their growth, and what…
For male-identifying students, their first day in a communication sciences and disorders (CSD) program may feel different. Men make up only 4.1% of undergraduate CSD students, 3.7% of speech-language pathology master’s students, and 8.9% of audiology doctoral students, according to the ASHA CSD Education Survey. Despite these low numbers, male-identifying students bring unique perspectives to their programs—ranging from diverse communication styles to enhanced patient comfort…
Crafting a strong, professional resume is one of the first steps toward landing your dream opportunity—whether that’s a graduate program, clinical fellowship, externship, or first job. During National NSSLHA’s Office Hours: Resume Workshop, our panel of experts shared practical tips for creating a resume that highlights your unique skills, experiences, and potential as a future audiologist or speech-language pathologist. Watch the full event here: 1….
Note: Throughout this piece, we alternate between the use of “Latino” and “Latine” to refer to the same population of students—depending on each individual interviewee’s cultural and language preference. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate culture, language and community—values that deeply shape the discipline of communication sciences and disorders (CSD). To highlight the impact of Spanish/bilingual-focused initiatives in CSD, I interviewed three inspiring…