William Paterson Speech Language Pathology

As we wrap up National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, we’re celebrating our graduating SLP students! Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We are so proud of all you have accomplished and wish you all the best in this next chapter of your lives. Remember, once a Pioneer, always a Pioneer. We can't wait to see all the amazing things you will each accomplish! 🎓💬👂🧠
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Brew & Review is BACK for Spring! New season, new flavors, and a brand new Praxis game-show experience to get you prepped and ready for test day. Whether you're on the first page of your Praxis review book or gearing up to take the test — this event is for YOU. Let's wrap up the semester together! Bring your friends and some good vibes, there just might be a surprise waiting for the winner... 🏆

Drop a 🌷emoji if we'll see you there.
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Our Acquired Language Disorders class got the best gift last week — a visit from Zoey and members of the Adler Aphasia Center! 🌟 They opened up about their experiences with aphasia, how Adler has transformed their lives, and the wisdom they want the next generation of SLPs to carry.

Here's what they said:
😊 A smile and a friendly attitude go a long way. Positivity makes communication easier.
👀 Make eye contact and speak directly to individuals with aphasia. Connection is everything.
✨ Nearly 2 million people in the U.S. are living with aphasia. Awareness and advocacy matter now more than ever!
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Join us for Navigating the Path to Your First Job: From Student to CF with Jump Ahead Pediatrics and gain practical tips on making the transition from student to clinical fellow!

📅 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 12:30 PM
📍 University Hall Room 118
💻 Microsoft Teams link to follow

See you there! ✨
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Senior Research Spotlight! 🔎 Congratulations to Leila Gil for presenting her thesis during Honors Research Week. Leila successfully completed the Cognitive Science Honors Track and presented her research titled "The Relationship Between Hearing Loss and Listening Habits Among College Headphone Users". In March, Leila also presented her research at the Annual Eastern Psychological Association Conference in Boston. She will be graduating from WP in May with a B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and will be pursuing a Doctorate in Audiology at MSU. Congratulations, Leila! 🎓👂📚
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Congratulations to 2026 Marni Reisberg Award recipient, Alissa Witzel! This award celebrates students who demonstrate curiosity, integrity, and dedication to the field of medical Speech-Language Pathology. Alissa was recognized for this outstanding achievement at the NJSHA Convention last week. Well done, Alissa! You make WP SLP so proud! 🧡🖤
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WP SLP takes on NJSHA 🗣️ Congratulations to the graduate students who presented their research at the 2026 NJSHA Convention!
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The SLP SHINE Panel was a success! Thank you to our amazing alumni panelists Elif Hajaluga, Shontaye Glover Jones, Miranda Van Dunk, and Abigail Debel Morris! . It was so nice to have these ✨shining stars✨ back home lighting the path for our students. Your experiences and guidance made such a meaningful impact, and we are so grateful for your time and continued support of our William Paterson SLP community! 🧡
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From the classroom to the Capitol 🏛️ Congratulations to second-year graduate student Jaida on representing WP at NJSHA’s Student Advocacy Day! Here's what she had to say about her experience:

Last week, I had the great honor of representing William Paterson University of New Jersey’s Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program at New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NJSHA)’s Student Advocacy Day in Trenton, NJ! During this experience, I had the opportunity to sit in on a council meeting, where I observed the legislative process in action, including bills being presented, discussed, and voted on by state senators. It was incredibly insightful to see how policy is developed and how it can directly impact the field of speech-language pathology.

I also had the pleasure of speaking with Senator John F. McKeon about key issues discussed during the meeting, as well as current and proposed legislation related to our field. I am grateful to have been selected for this experience, which deepened my understanding of how advocacy shapes clinical practice, and reinforced my commitment to staying informed and involved as a future speech-language pathologist!
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