Buffalo State SLP

12/23/2025

So proud of our second year graduate student and ASHA student leader Aliyah Hodges who participated in Hill Day, where ASHA members meet with congressional representatives to advocate for multiple CSD-related bills. She and Tim Kennedy discussed the LEAP Act, a bill he is introducing that would ensure that audiologists and SLPs can access higher loan limits next year to help pay for their professional degrees. With such staffing shortages, it is important that there are no barriers to those seeking out our profession.

Congressman Kennedy introduced the Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act, which restores federal student loan access for advanced-degree students whose borrowing limits were reduced under H.R. 1.

11/12/2025

Sometimes you just have to ditch the plan and go play out in the snow… spontaneous language and play can be a great way to target multiple goals! Living the SLP clinic life…

11/07/2025

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10/31/2025

Yesterday, our clinicians demonstrated “eerily” creative activities and skills! Witch’s potions, Frankenstein crafts, spider smash, monster footprints, potato head dress up, “feed the monster” games, mummy wraps, and trick-or-treating filled the sessions in the clinic. It was such a fun day all around! Happy Halloween to those who celebrate!

10/30/2025

This week, first year student clinicians learned the importance of behavior modification strategies at a local elementary school. After a “rowdy” first day, the clinicians saw how increased positive praise, colorful visuals, and agenda, and a friendly kids vs clinicians points system can turn around a session and have a deep impact on our clients. Well done Maddie D, Carly B, and Georgia R!

09/30/2025

We are back on Facebook after a hiatus for orientation and clinic preparation. So happy to highlight our G2s as they competed in our third annual Iron Chef competition. SLP students teamed up with students from the Nutrition and Dietetics department for a multidisciplinary event! Each team created a dish to fit a specific client profile with various restrictions. This year brought fierce competition and extra creativity. Congrats to all teams!

On Monday, September 29, the Speech-Language Pathology and Nutrition and Dietetics Departments, along with Chartwells Higher Education, hosted their 3rd annual Interdisciplinary Iron Chef competition in Caudell Hall. Speech-Language Pathology and Nutrition and Dietetics students collaborated to crea...

05/31/2025

On this last day of Speech-Language-and-Hearing Month, we want to express gratitude for a special cohort of students… and to “humble-brag.” The current G1 cohort (Class of 2026) is a special one. They aren’t just here to check boxes and get through graduate school. They see each opportunity as one to grow. They have proven to be compassionate, skilled, creative, and masterful in their clinical work all while meeting the rigors of their coursework. They are kind to each other and especially gracious towards the faculty. A few weeks ago they showered their clinical supervisors with kind words and baskets of goodies to thank them for the time and care each one has given this year. We are equally grateful for them. Our world will be much better as they enter the profession next year.

05/24/2025

Last week we celebrated the class of 2025! Today we celebrate the classes that came before us! SLPs have always been in demand for their skill, compassion, creativity, and ability to work across the lifespan!

05/19/2025

Congratulations to our Class of 2025! Our undergraduate class is ready to embark on new learning opportunities. Our graduate class is ready to embark on new employment opportunities!

03/12/2025

Today is day! The Buffalo State Speech Department provides an incredible education in a growing and much needed field. Additionally our clinic provides free services to the community. We offer on-site evaluations and therapy. We also provide services in local schools. Please consider donating to our clinic so we can continue to provide up-to-the-date equipment, opportunities, and resources for our amazing students! Thank you! https://www.buffalostategives.com/campaigns/speech-language-pathology

10/31/2024

We have the best students! Our SLP undergrads had a Halloween party today and they brought all leftovers to our hardworking and hungry graduate students in the clinic. Students supporting each other is just one of the many unique aspects of our SLP program!

10/18/2024

What an amazing day ! Our graduate students conducted 236 hearing screenings across two mornings! The kids were amazing- so enthusiastic, well behaved, and fun! The staff are always warm and welcoming. A special shout-out to Nurse Sherry for always being kind and efficient. Thank you for the pumpkins and treats! Connections like this and helping the community are reasons why we do what we do! !