UNI Communication Sciences & Disorders Department

04/17/2026

Thank you donors!

Live Purple Give Gold had 2,174 donors and raised $794,948 — the largest day of giving ever.

Our Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders raised $785 yesterday. We also had many of our alumni share their stories on social media. This raises awareness of our program and attracts more students to UNI and the profession! Our students, faculty, staff and alumni have a lot to offer and we appreciate them!

There is still time to make a gift as part of the UNI Our Tomorrow Campaign. In the designation field, type "Communication Sciences & Disorders Fund for Excellence."
https://give.uni.edu/campaigns/23219/donations/new?amt=150.00

If you might like to sponsor a scholarship or talk about estate planning for the future, please reach out to Dan Breitbach (our department liaison) in the UNI Foundation. Dan's contact information is: https://foundation.uni.edu/staff-profiles/dan-breitbach

04/17/2026

Live Purple Give Gold had 2,174 donors and raised $794,948 — the largest day of giving ever.

Our Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders raised $785 yesterday. We also had many of our alumni share their stories on social media. This raises awareness of our program and attracts more students to UNI and the profession! Our students, faculty, staff and alumni have a lot to offer and we appreciate them!

There is still time to make a gift as part of the UNI Our Tomorrow Campaign. In the designation field, type "Communication Sciences & Disorders Fund for Excellence."
https://give.uni.edu/campaigns/23219/donations/new?amt=150.00

If you might like to sponsor a scholarship or talk about estate planning for the future, please reach out to Dan Breitbach (our department liaison) in the UNI Foundation. Dan's contact information is: https://foundation.uni.edu/staff-profiles/dan-breitbach

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

Hearst Lecture Series with Gabby Giffords & Fabi Hirsch Kruse

💜Over 1500 free tickets requested for the public event
💜4 agencies had tables available in the lobby: Roy Eblen Speech and Hearing Clinic, Brain Injury Association of Iowa, Dementia Simulation House at UNI & Cedar Valley Men's Shed, and Talk To Me Technology/Smartbox
💜American Sign Language Interpreting was provided at the event
💜Increased public awareness about traumatic brain injuries and aphasia

Gabby Giffords, Fabi Hirsch Kruse, & Angie Glynn presented the next day at UNI ICCD with over 250 students and professionals in attendance.

Events like the Hearst and UNI ICCD are not possible without the generous donations of others. Please consider making a donation for UNI's annual day of giving.


https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/75154/donations/new?designation=communicationsciencesdisordersfundforexcellence&a=12064862

04/16/2026

We are looking for 150 donors to support the Department of Communication Disorders Excellence Fund or the American Sign Language Fund today as part of .

What does your donation support: special programming and guest speakers, printing research posters for conferences, buying specialized software and technology to support clinical learning, sponsoring welcome and finals week treats, insurance for students doing summer international travel, scholarships, and so much more!

CSD Excellence Fund: https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/75154/donations/new?designation=communicationsciencesdisordersfundforexcellence&a=12064862

ASL Fund: https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/75154/donations/new?designation=americansignlanguageprogramfund&a=12792749

04/16/2026

is here!

Three things you can do today:
1. Wear purple or UNI gear today
2. Share a post about Live Purple Give Gold and tell how UNI has made a difference in your life.
3. Make a donation. Even a small donation can be impactful to support students and faculty projects in our department.

👉 To give to the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, use this link! https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/75154/donations/new?designation=communicationsciencesdisordersfundforexcellence&a=12064862&amt=150.00

Join me and make a gift to support UNI on Live Purple Give Gold!

04/15/2026

Let's get ready for on Thursday.

Three things you can do:
1. Wear purple or UNI gear on Thursday
2. Share a post about Live Purple Give Gold and tell how UNI has made a difference in your life.
3. Make a donation. Even a small donation can be impactful to support students and faculty projects in our department.

👉 Learn more or make your gift early at https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/75154/donations/new?designation=communicationsciencesdisordersfundforexcellence&a=12064862&amt=150.00

Join me and make a gift to support UNI on !

04/15/2026

Let's support performers and their buddies this Sunday. We are proud of our Communication Sciences and Disorders students who volunteer with this group!

04/14/2026

We are excited to announce that Judith Harrington, retired CSD faculty member and current chair of the UNI Emeritus Association, is being recognized as a UNI: 150 People You Should Know! as part of the year-long 150th anniversary celebration. To read about Judith Harrington, visit:

During Judith Harrington’s 38-year tenure in the UNI Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, she not only left a lasting impact on students but also served as chair of the faculty, reshaping faculty governance and advancing equity for women. Harrington served as a professor in UNI’s De...

04/13/2026

April 16, 2026 is UNI’s annual day of giving and is an opportunity to empower the people and programs that fuel UNI’s success. This is your chance to support the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders. Your gift provides scholarships and financial support for our students, along with funding unique opportunities like research, guest speakers, and department events.

On Thursday, plan to wear your UNI gear or purple in support of UNI!

👉 Learn more or make your gift early at https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/75154/donations/new?designation=communicationsciencesdisordersfundforexcellence&a=12064862&amt=150.00

04/10/2026

We were happy to welcome back several of our retired faculty to UNI ICCD!
Lf to Rt, back: Clifford Highnam, Joseph Smaldino, Carlin Hageman
Lf to Rt, front: Lauren Nelson, Judy Harrington

04/10/2026

We are proud of the Communication Sciences and Disorders students at the University of Northern Iowa and University of Iowa who presented their research posters at UNI ICCD!