SIUC Communication Disorders and Sciences Program

08/01/2026

Recent graduate of our program doing great things. So proud!

We are excited to welcome Kaylee Batha, SLP to the SIH Rehabilitation team!

Kaylee graduated with her Bachelors and Masters degrees from SIUC in Communication Disorders and Sciences. She completed her clinical rotations at the SIU Clinical Center, SIU Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Baptist Health in Paducah and the Massac County #1 School District. She has observed and worked with patients who have experienced strokes, tracheostomies, head/neck cancer, cognitive-linguistic changes, TEP, and more.

She is from Metropolis and in her free time she enjoys crocheting, reading, traveling, and going to concerts. Kaylee has two cats named Bruno and Kitty. She will be an SLP at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Welcome to the team Kaylee!!

07/16/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Franca! 👏🏼🎉

Congratulations to Dr. Maria Claudia França, former ISHA President, on receiving ASHA's Award for Outstanding Contributions in International Achievement! This prestigious honor recognizes her exceptional impact on the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology around the world. We are proud to celebrate her remarkable accomplishments and leadership.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. França in the comments below!

06/18/2026

The SIU Clinical Center is providing FREE speech and language screenings to children ages 3-12 on July 8th!

If you or someone you know may be interested, check out the flyer below and use the link in the description to sign up now!

https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10C0545A5AF2CA5F4C61-64398290-free?useFullSite=false

06/08/2026

A big milestone for the CDS first-year graduate students! 🎉 Today, they presented their research posters to CDS faculty and their peers, wrapping up their very first graduate school class. Congratulations on finishing your first course and taking another step toward your future careers as SLPs! 👏

05/22/2026

Congratulations to one of our amazing professors, Dr. Maria-Claudia Franca, on winning the 2026 Women of Distinction Award! We are so incredibly proud of her! ✨

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05/18/2026

Today we recognize the dedication, compassion, and impact of Speech-Language Pathologists everywhere. Happy National Speech-Language Pathology Day! 💖🗣️🧠💭

05/15/2026

Cheers to the CDS Graduate Cohort of 2026! 🎓✨
After years of hard work, dedication, and passion, these graduates have officially earned their master’s degrees and are now beginning their journeys in the field. We can’t wait to see the impact they make in the lives of those they serve. Congratulations, Class of 2026 — your future is bright! 👏🏻🗣️

05/15/2026

The CDS second year graduate students gaining some hands on experience today!

05/04/2026

In honor of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, I’m excited to share some incredible flyers created by Undergraduate students in CDS 422! 👏 These flyers focus on raising awareness about aural rehabilitation and the important role it plays in supporting individuals with hearing loss. So proud of the creativity and advocacy shown in this work! 🦻💬

05/04/2026

Last Friday, we had the honor of celebrating one of our CDS professors, Dr. Maria Claudia Franca, on her incredible achievement of receiving the Woman of Distinction Award! ✨

Your dedication, passion, and impact inspire us all. Congratulations, Dr. Franca! 🎉❤️