UNI Speech Language Pathology & Audiology Alumni

02/20/2026

UNI ICCD across the years! Hoping to see many of our alumni back for the 34th Iowa Conference on Communicative Disorders on April 9-10 in Cedar Falls IA.
To learn more about speakers and registration, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-iowa-conference-on-communicative-disorders-iccd-tickets-1981796445517

02/16/2026

02/14/2026

This will be an EXCITING YEAR for ICCD! Gabby Giffords and her SLP will be our opening session and the rest of the presenters will be UNI alumni! Several retired faculty, along with current faculty, will be attending. Reach out to your classmates and plan a reunion of friends! Registration is now open!

02/11/2026

Recognize the accomplishments of a school-based practitioner by nominating them for the ASHFoundation's Rolland J. Van Hattum Award for Contributions in the Schools! This $2,500 award recognizes school-based practitioners for exceptional commitment to audiology and speech-language pathology services.

The awardee receives a plaque and an award of $2,000. In addition, the recipient's school system will receive $500 to further the awarded work.

Nominations are due April 15, 2026. Visit
https://www.ashfoundation.org/apply/rolland-van-hattum-award-for-contribution-in-the-schools/

The Van Hattum Award is a memorial recognition of Rolland J. Van Hattum, who had a long and distinguished career providing audiology and speech-language pathology services and support in the schools. He believed strongly in the dedication and professionalism of his colleagues in the schools and, until his death in 1987, continued to advocate for the support and recognition of their achievements.

The Rolland J. Van Hattum Award for Contribution in the Schools recognizes an individual’s exemplary commitment and contribution to the delivery of audiology and/or speech-language pathology services within a school setting.

02/05/2026

If you live in or close to Cedar Falls, consider participating in our Chad's Pizza fundraiser to support UNI ICCD!

02/05/2026

Save the dates! This year's UNI Homecoming will be Oct. 4-10. 🎉 The celebration also marks the grand finale of the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration.

Get more details ➡️ https://bit.ly/4tkBsnm

01/28/2026

We have BIG news to share...check back on Thursday!

Edited: Announcement link in the comments.

01/27/2026

Recent graduates: information about the New Professional Membership Package if you are going to pursue your ASHA CCCs.

Starting your career in audiology or speech-language pathology? ASHA’s New Professional Membership Package for recent graduates offers up to two years of ASHA membership for the price of one!

As an ASHA member, you’ll have access to in-depth knowledge and resources, job search and career advice tools, networking opportunities, and more.

See if the New Professional Membership Package is right for you. Apply before August 31: https://at.asha.org/T8

01/27/2026

Consider taking the ASHA Scope of Practice survey by January 30.

💡The SLP profession is continually evolving, shaping how we define the Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology.

ASHA is updating this official policy document, and the input of SLPs is essential to the process. We invite you to participate in a new survey about the Scope of Practice, share what’s working, and provide feedback on what needs updating.

The survey closes on January 30. Get started today ➡️: https://at.asha.org/T5

01/27/2026

Students at UNI in need of food or personal care items now have an updated space to access the Panther Pantry. If you are willing to make a donation or buy items off the Amazon Wishlist, visit: https://union.uni.edu/panther-pantry/support-us