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Patient's inability to communicate led speech therapist to write children's book
Aug 15, 2022

While working to rehabilitate people at Catawba Valley Medical Center, speech therapist Elizabeth Morrison got an idea sparked by a stroke patient....

Camp Med Summer 2022
Jun 15, 2022

Camp Med Summer 2022Dr. Jordan Hazelwood, assisted by Clinical Educator Rebecca Smith and graduate student Madeleine Lefler, participated in the Beave...

During clinical rotations, occupational therapy students will be able to provide services to clients who visit the outpatient clinics operated by App State’s Blue Cross NC Institute for Health and Human Services. The outpatient clinic at Levine Hall includes a simulated apartment, providing occupational therapists the opportunity to work with patients as they practice their functional skills in a home-like environment. Photo by Chase Reynolds

App State announces new master’s degree in occupational therapy
Jun 13, 2022

Beginning in fall 2024, Appalachian State University's new Master of Science in occupational therapy (OT) program will help address a critical lack of...

Landing and Leaving Your SLP Dream Job

Landing and Leaving Your SLP Dream Job
May 26, 2022

The NICU is a highly sought-after setting for our field, so why would one leave their NICU position?...

Alex Edmisten '03, second from right, is pictured with App State’s Dr. Marie Huff, dean of the Beaver College of Health Sciences (BCHS), far left, Dr. Melba Spooner, dean of the Reich College of Education (RCOE), second from left, Jenny Ward, BCHS director of development, center, and Gina Harwood, RCOE executive director of development. Photo submitted

App State’s donations from Scottish Rite exceed $2 million
May 19, 2022

For more than 60 years, Appalachian State University has benefited from sustained support from Scottish Rite organizations in North Carolina....

Speech-Language Pathology Hooding Ceremony

Speech-Language Pathology Hooding Ceremony
May 18, 2022

The Speech-Language Pathology program held its graduate hooding ceremony on Thursday May 6th in the atrium of the Levine Hall of Health Sciences. Cong...

Hannah McLaughlin, B.S. Communication Sciences and Disorders, '22 and Lauren Northrup, M.S. Speech-Language and Pathology, '22, share memories and advice.

Spring '22 Grads Share App State Memories and Advice
Apr 28, 2022

Recent graduates shared their favorite Appalachian State University memories and any words of advice they would give to someone beginning their colleg...

Alum's donation paves the way for new speech therapy camp at App State
Apr 19, 2022

Thanks to a generous donation from Appalachian State University alumnus Dr. Ed Rankin '79 and his wife, Thuy Le, support is on the way for adolescents...

Faculty Spotlight: Holly Hanley CCC-SLP
Apr 18, 2022

Holly Hanley is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.How long h...

Joy Prom 2022
Apr 13, 2022

Spotted out in the community! Recently, CSD faculty, Sheila Temple and Emily Hornback, along with undergraduate and graduate CSD students volunteered ...