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Mags McAllister is a third-year graduate student in the Speech and Hearing division in the Department of Health Sciences at UNC’s School of Medicine, where she works with Dr. Clare Harrop on several autism-focused studies. One of the main projects she’s involved in follows children ages 4 to 8 over about two years, tracking...

On Saturday, April 25, 2026 faculty, students, families and friends gathered to celebrate M.S. Occupational Therapy class of 2026 with an end of program ceremony.  

The Division of Speech & Hearing Sciences hosts an annual Student Research Day to bring our community together in celebration of the outstanding research conducted by our students at UNC. This event offers an opportunity to learn from and engage with student-led projects across a variety of topics. Faculty and...

This doctoral program’s students gain interdisciplinary clinical training and land top audiology jobs, helping patients of all ages with hearing and balance disorders.

Caroline Henderson, MCLS, MLS (ASCP)CM, is a graduate of UNC’s clinical laboratory science program, where she completed both her undergraduate and master’s degrees. After graduating, she spent much of her career working in UNC’s McLendon Clinical Laboratories, where she developed a strong interest in genetic testing, particularly the coordination and referral of complex...

Three students at the UNC School of Medicine were awarded the Department of Health Sciences Research Excellence Awards. Each year these awards recognize PhD students in the Department of Health Sciences “who showcase research excellence in their wider academic and professional communities.” Each recipient receives a $1,000 award to support travel expenses to...

Vanessa Jewell, PhD, is an associate professor in the Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the UNC School of Medicine. Her research focuses on improving health care access for rural communities, particularly families with children who have type 1 diabetes. Jewell uses telehealth and community‑engaged research to develop programs that better support patients...

HEELS 2 Transition addresses topics such as making friends, finding a job, and moving away from home, while also exploring broader themes such as self-management, safety skills, career development, life skills, and mental health. The curriculum was developed with input from experts, parents, and the participants themselves.

The Department of Health Sciences is pleased to announce 2026 U.S. News & World Report program rankings across multiple divisions. Four programs eligible received top 10 placements on the national list, and one program improved position from last year’s rankings. #2 – Doctor of Audiology #5 – Occupational Therapy #7...

“Fear, disconnection, frustration, anger — these are the things that patients feel when they can’t find their call bell and can’t ask for help,” said Melissa Hall ‘27, a clinical rehabilitation and mental health counseling student. “As a team from medicine, biomedical engineering, speech-language pathology and mental health counseling, we...