University of Memphis Hearing Aid Research Laboratory

07/02/2026

We are so proud of U of M’s very own Abigail Brewer Cagle as the National NSSLHA President-Elect! Congratulations Abby!

07/01/2026

July 4th is right around the corner, and the celebrations get LOUD! Save this post for some hearing safety tips!

While the fireworks are beautiful, the noise levels can be a serious hazard—especially if you or your loved ones wear hearing aids. Did you know that fireworks set off just 3 feet away can reach 150 decibles? That is painful to the ears and can cause instant, permanent hearing damage.

👂 4 Tips for Hearing Aid Wearers This July 4th:

- Keep Your Distance: ASHA recommends staying at least 500 feet away from the fireworks launch site, speakers, or the center of the noise. Distance is your best friend.

- Utilize Your Tech (or Mute It): Check if your hearing aids have a "Noise" or "Party" program that suppresses loud, sudden impulse background sounds. If the fireworks get overwhelmingly loud, don't hesitate to turn your devices off or remove them entirely and switch to protective foam earplugs.

- Bring Backup Protection: If you take your hearing aids out, always have a pair of inexpensive foam earplugs or over-the-ear earmuffs ready to go. Never leave your ears completely unprotected near heavy explosives.

- Give Your Ears a Rest: Take a break every hour. Step away from the crowd or music to give your auditory system a chance to recover.

Keep it safe, keep it distant, and protect the hearing you have! 🎆✨

https://www.asha.org/news/2025/protect-your-hearing-this-july-4th/?srsltid=AfmBOooL-PXVXCFkptfuKUZy6-5r2WekmGScARgD1fTHWrgl4Lduq6Zi

06/10/2026

The HARL is excited to welcome rising third-year audiology student, Landry, to the lab! Landry is originally from Memphis, Tennessee, and she is passionate about serving the pediatric population, specifically working to provide these patients with access to hearing technology and aural rehabilitation opportunities to improve patient communication outcomes. Welcome to the lab, Landry!

03/29/2026

We’re hiring!
The University of Memphis Audiology program is looking for a Clinical Assistant Professor (adult focus — diagnostics and hearing aids).
That’s right, friends: adult hearing aids. We’re genuinely excited about this position and the collaboration potential with HARL.
This role sits in our clinic, but we can’t wait to welcome someone who is excited to connect across clinic and research, mentor students, and grow something meaningful together.
Know someone who would be a great fit? Send them our way.

Clinical Assistant Professor in Audiology, Adult focus

03/29/2026

More photos from our Murder Mystery fun!! 🧐🤔💭🔎🕵🏾

03/29/2026

The Hearing Aid Research Lab and Cochlear Implant Research Lab teamed up to solve a Murder Mystery tonight! A night full of fun, teamwork, AND mystery??? What could be more fun??

03/27/2026

C2Hear is an excellent resource for new and experienced hearing aid users! This website has educational videos for patients regarding hearing aid use, realistic expectations, communication strategies, and assistive devices! Share with your patients!

The C2Hear interactive multimedia videos improve the lives of new hearing-aid users. Research funded by the UK’s National Institute for Health Research created C2Hear. This comprises videos, animations, photos, and patient testimonials to provide valuable advice and information to help new hearing...

03/20/2026

Here is another article from ASHA Leader by a student in our program! We enjoyed reading about finding the right graduate program for one's identity. Thoughtful clinical education and supportive training environments don't happen by accident. It's great to see these experiences getting national attention!

Despite facing a bewildering application process and conflicting advice, a student remains determined to disclose their autism.

03/20/2026

Proud to see our University of Memphis clinic colleagues featured in the ASHA Leader for their work supporting neurodivergent graduate students in clinical training.
Strong clinical education isn’t one-size-fits-all, and thoughtful approaches like this make better clinicians.

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Drawing on her own experiences as a neurodivergent student, a clinical faculty member explores how graduate programs can reset expectations away from homogeneity and toward assessing core competencies.