UW Speech and Hearing Clinic

02/02/2026

So proud of our audiology students who showed up at the Wisconsin capital on Thursday and made their voices heard. Au.D. students joined Dr. Rachel Lee, and other WSHA leaders, to advocate for modernizing audiology practice.

Legislators were genuinely engaged, asking questions and sharing how valuable it was to hear directly from students about their training, their future, and the care they’re preparing to provide. Seeing students involved in the legislative process, and confident in that space, made a lasting impression.

Experiences like this remind us that advocacy isn’t just something you learn about in class; it’s something you do. Today was a powerful example of students stepping into leadership and helping shape the future of our profession.

Grateful for the opportunity to support our students as they learn how policy, collaboration, and clinical practice intersect!

01/30/2026

Our second-year AuD students hosted a fantastic workshop for our SLP students this week! First-year speech-language grad students learned lots of hands-on skills! The workshop included information sessions and hands-on activities to provide learning opportunities in audiology, hearing, and aural habilitation. A good time was had by all! Thank you to the 2028 AuD class and Dr. Amy Hartman for planning and leading this excellent workshop!

01/29/2026

We are excited to announce the grand opening of our newly renovated lecture space inside Goodnight Hall! Students and faculty began using this space last week when classes resumed for the spring semester!

The lecture hall was completely remodeled, overhauling the classroom space to improve the student experience. The space has all new and expanded seating, a new teaching podium, new carpeting and furniture, energy-efficient lighting, and the latest technology. We also added a classroom support area that allows us to better host lunchtime and evening classes, and add much needed storage space!

One important piece of new technology added to the classroom was a hearing loop. A hearing loop (or induction loop) is an assistive listening system that transmits sound directly from a microphone or audio source to a person’s hearing aid or cochlear implant, eliminating background noise. It works via a magnetic field generated by a copper wire installed around a room underneath the flooring, which is picked up by a tiny receiver (telecoil) in the user's device.

A special “thank you" to UW-Madison College of Letters & Science and the Instructional Laboratory Modernization (ILM) program for their funding and support for these much needed renovations.

01/28/2026

We loved welcoming Pogie the Yogie to the UW Speech and Hearing Clinic! During the visit, audiologist Dr. Melanie Buhr-Lawler helped Pogie learn about hearing, hearing tests, and how audiologists support communication. 🦻✋🤟

Pogie the Yogie is a children’s show that blends yoga-inspired movement, mindfulness, and real-world adventures to help kids build healthy bodies and calm minds. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/rkcH_Tl2p3k?si=DGAHtGew_NDW6iLS

We value opportunities to help kids and families learn about hearing health and communication in fun, meaningful ways!

In this Season 3 Personal Care episode, Pogie the Yogie visits an audiology clinic to learn all about hearing, ears, and how we take care of them throughout ...

01/27/2026

Thanks Pogie the Yogie and Birdie for visiting the UWSHC to learn more about hearing and hearing evaluations! We love helping our community meet their hearing and communication goals. Stay tuned for the full episode!

01/21/2026

New research alert📣

Many older adults report subjective cognitive decline, but which complaints predict progression to Mild Cognitive Impairment or dementia? This 5-year study shows that while memory concerns are common, difficulties remembering appointments and understanding spoken instructions remain the strongest predictors, even after accounting for depression. Broader assessments for subjective cognitive decline could improve early identification of at-risk patients.

Read the full study here: https://doi.org/10.1080/13825585.2024.2443059

12/03/2025

We're embracing the cold & snow at UWSHC! ❄ Clinical faculty and AuD students had a Pajama & Hot Cocoa Day today to end the semester! We're bringing cozy vibes and excited for another excellent semester in the new year. ☕

12/01/2025

Join us for our last gender affirming voice and communication workshop of the semester this Wednesday, December 3! This workshop is free to all participants!

12/01/2025

The first year SLP graduate students had the opportunity to engage in hands-on experiences with Talk-to-Me Technologies representative, Emily Neuman. The students engaged in a simulated shared reading activity and learned the importance of making sure the client's basic needs are met before engaging in a therapy activity. Our students are working hard this semester and learning a lot about AAC!

11/25/2025

This past week, graduate students, faculty and alumni travelled to Washington D.C. for the annual American Speech-Language-Hearing Association convention! We are so proud of all the contributions to research and clinic that our department is making in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology!

11/23/2025

This is what advocacy looks like! 🙌On Wednesday, clinical professors Kim Caul and Rachel Lee met with legislators on Capitol Hill to advocate for the ways they can help SLPs, audiologists and the clients we serve. Thank you for making our voices heard at Hill Day and for your service as members of the The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 's Committee of Ambassadors.

11/14/2025

Our 2nd-year AuD students got hands-on this week with the video Head Impulse Test (vHIT), guided by a fantastic guest session from e3 Diagnostics. From covert saccades to RALPs and LARPs, students sharpened their vestibular assessment skills, asked amazing questions, and looked great while doing it! Huge thanks to e3 for bringing their expertise and making this such an engaging, practical learning experience!