Oct. 16, 2025 | Tia King On July 17, 2025, the University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved the decision to phase down the Doctor of Audiology (AuD) Program. Please read further to understand our decision and our continued commitment to hearing education and clinical services. Our History in Audiology Training The Doctor of Audiology […]
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SHS researchers bridge research and real life
May 20, 2025 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo The work at the College of Applied Health Sciences doesn’t stay in the lab—it transforms lives. Faculty such as Meaghan McKenna and Laura Mattie exemplify the college’s commitment to bridging research with community impact. Whether developing interventions for literacy in schools or building relationships with families of children with disabilities, they show how […]
Fogerty-led research team tackles hearing health disparities with innovative at-home assessment
May 20, 2025 | Adelyn Mui Research for a gap in treatment for hearing in noisy environments has been active for decades Approximately 37.5 million adults in the United States experience hearing loss. A team from the University of Illinois is working to alleviate barriers in accessibility and affordability to hearing health care. Dan Fogerty, an […]
The science of sound: Understanding how the brain helps us hear in noise
May 20, 2025 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo A new study aims to deepen our understanding of how the brain influences our ability to distinguish speech amid background noise For millions of people worldwide, hearing loss is not simply a matter of volume but clarity—especially in noisy environments. Struggling to distinguish a single voice in a crowded […]
Q&A: Pamela Hadley, SHS Department Head
Jan. 15, 2024 | Lisa Bralts Dr. Pamela Hadley joined the Department of Speech and Hearing Science in AHS in 2007 and has been department head since 2021. A tireless advocate for the groundbreaking work of SHS colleagues past and present, Dr. Hadley somehow found the time for an energetic interview on a sunny September […]
Pamela Hadley honored with Stenberg Endowed professorship
May 6, 2025 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo The daughter of a farmer in rural Illinois, Pamela Hadley had no “schema” for becoming a university professor. But a high school career filled with self-expression helped guide her toward an illustrious academic career that was culminated with a top honor. Hadley, the head of the Department of Speech and Hearing […]
The Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Clinic is now Medicare-certified
July 15, 2024 | Ethan Simmons The Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Clinic at the University of Illinois, located at 2001 S. Oak St. in Champaign, was recently certified to provide services for patients covered by Medicare. To expand on this exciting change, The College of Applied Health Sciences spoke with Rabel Lohana, the clinic’s practice manager. This interview […]