Arkansas State University Speech and Hearing Center

03/19/2026

03/10/2026

Arkansas State University's Department of Communication Disorders has established an ALLIANCE (Applied Literacy Learning through Innovation, Collaboration and Evidence) Lab to assist children with learning difficulties.

03/04/2026

CD graduate student Hanley Lane and her Computer Science student collaborators Travis Belcher and Quang Dang presented their dyslexia research at the Arkansas capitol today. We are proud of these bright students!

02/24/2026

Black History Month | Speech Therapy

This Black History Month, we’re honoring Black leaders whose work shaped speech therapy and communication support for children and families.🤎

🗣️ Hallie Quinn Brown (c. 1850–1949) is recognized as the first known Black speech-language pathologist. She was a prominent 19th-century elocutionist, educator, and social activist. Brown taught elocution at Wilberforce University, authored books on voice training and physical culture, and advanced the study of speech long before the formalization of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

🗣️ Dr. Sandra C. Holley-Carter (1943–2020) was a monumental figure in speech-language pathology. She became the first African American president of ASHA and worked tirelessly to enhance diversity in the profession. She advocated for recognizing cultural differences in speech, preventing misdiagnosis, and redefining communication disorders to better serve all communities.

At Miracle Kids, we honor their legacy by supporting every child’s voice, communication growth, and expressive confidence through compassionate, individualized speech therapy. 💙

02/20/2026

Congratulations, Mariellen Rigby. A-State is proud of your contributions to our profession!

02/05/2026

Students in CD got to collaborate with PTA students as our patients got to experience the sensory obstacle course developed by Dr. Sloas’s students! It was a great experience for all!

02/02/2026

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01/28/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟗

Arkansas State University’s academic and business offices will remain closed on Thursday, Jan. 29.

This decision was made out of an abundance of caution due to continued hazardous driving conditions on side roads and in rural areas. While Facilities Management crews have made significant progress across campus, some academic buildings and walkways have not yet been fully cleared, limiting safe and accessible access for all members of our campus community.

Additionally, many local school districts remain closed, which creates challenges for employees and some students. University officials are coordinating closely with area superintendents as conditions continue to be assessed.

Details and office hours: astate.edu/alert-detail.html

01/27/2026

We will remain closed on Wednesday, January 28.

𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟖

Due to lingering hazardous conditions on side roads, campus walkways and around academic buildings, Arkansas State University's academic and business offices will remain closed on Wednesday, Jan. 28.

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
While main roads are mostly passable, side roads, rural areas, campus walkways and academic buildings are still not clear. As the university prepares to hopefully resume normal operations later this week, Facilities Management is recalling many employees to return to work beginning on Wednesday to assist with campus cleanup and readiness efforts.

More details: astate.edu/alert-detail.html

01/26/2026

The A-State Speech and Hearing Center will be closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟕

Due to lingering hazardous driving conditions and subfreezing temperatures, Arkansas State University's academic and business offices will remain closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Essential on-campus activities, including University Housing, Dining Services and Facilities Management, will still operate.

More details: astate.edu/alert-detail.html