Category: News
Focus Carolina Podcast: Patricia Johnson
With masks mandated in many areas during the pandemic, audiologist Patricia Johnson offers practical advice for communicating effectively and remaining safe.
Working Effectively with Audiology Students Who Are d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Fourth-year AuD student, Margaret “Gretta” Richter, was co-author of an informative article that was published in the November/December 2020 issue of “Audiology Today.”
New Book Teaches Young Children To Celebrate Their Differences
UNC Speech and Hearing Sciences’ faculty member, Brenda Mitchell, recently published and released her first children’s book titled, “Anthony’s Adventures: Already a Winner.”
Put the Cotton Swab Down: Clean Your Ears Safely
Audiologist Patricia Johnson, AuD, shares the best way to clean your ears in this Health Talk article.
Doctor of Audiology Student Meredith Braza Receives ASAHP Scholarship
The Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions has selected third-year Doctor of Audiology student Meredith Braza as a recipient of its 2020 ASAHP Scholarship of Excellence Award.
UNC Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences Celebrates 50 Years of Teaching, Research, and Service
The division marked its 50th anniversary with a virtual celebration on Saturday, October 10, 2020.
Community Conversations Fosters Diversity and Inclusion Efforts within the Department of Allied Health Sciences
Faculty members Brenda Mitchell and Melissa Culp spearheaded Community Conversations more than a year ago as a forum for DAHS students, faculty and staff to voice their concerns and opinions about campus issues. These monthly sessions are an extension of a University-wide diversity and inclusion initiative and are designed to promote empathy and understanding in a safe environmen … Continued
Mask Communication
Some critical meetings may soon be held in person, but how well do they work with social distancing? Patricia Johnson, a DAHS doctor of audiology and assistant professor, shares some tips in Korn Ferry’s “Briefings” Magazine.
National Institutes of Health Awards Katarina Haley and Adam Jacks R01 Research Project Grant to Study Speech Production Disorders Following a Stroke
The National Institutes of Health has awarded Katarina Haley and Adam Jacks, in the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences, a $3 million, five-year R01 research project grant to study speech production disorders following a stroke. The project will help researchers and clinicians define diagnostic profiles to enhance patient care. “Speech-language pathologists who work with stro … Continued
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Third-Year Doctor of Audiology Student Meredith Braza Receives Scholarship from American Academy of Audiology Foundation
The American Academy of Audiology Foundation has selected third-year Doctor of Audiology student Meredith Braza as a recipient of its Continued Achievement Scholarship. The selection process includes a review of the nominee’s academic record, letters of recommendation, and clearly articulated professional aspirations which in Braza’s case include a special interest in working wit … Continued