Learning Lab 2025

Children Develop Strong Ears at UNCG’s Listening Lab

Each summer, children from across the state gather at the UNCG Speech and Hearing Center to work on listening. The Listening Lab Camp, for children ages 7 to 12, helps children who have been diagnosed with auditory processing disorder (APD) in a fun and engaging way. Now in its 11th… Continue reading…

Melanie Castellon

Grad of Inaugural Online Program Grateful for Opportunity

The School of Health and Human Sciences is graduating its first cohort of its online Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology. Melanie Castellon-Lazo, of Charlotte, N.C., is excited to be completing her degree in a field she loves.

NCASSPA 2025 awards

Communication Sciences and Disorders Professor Receives Supervisors Award

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Professor Kelly Harrington recently received the 2025 North Carolina Association of Supervisors in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (NCASSPA) Supervisor of the Year Award at the organization’s annual conference. This award recognizes Professor Harrington’s outstanding achievements in the area of supervision and clinical education in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

horse power camp

Camp Helps Build Communication Through Horses 

Larry Farrer sits astride a stately brown horse with white markings, holding his arms out perpendicular to the ground. His horse walks onto a low platform, then walks off, Farrer still holding his arms up. He has a wide grin on his face. 

Photo of Amy myers

Audiologist Touts Benefits of Hearing Checks on Health

Untreated healing loss really starts to take away from society, it can lead to depression. Untreated hearing loss can lead to more falls, which can lead to more health concerns. It’s linked to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline. Dr. Amy Myers, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Women in Science 2024

Women Making A Difference In Science At HHS 

Women in science are celebrated internationally on Feb. 11, but at the UNCG School of Health and Human Sciences, women are involved in significant science and scientific leadership year-round. This research includes lab work, field work, independent study, interdisciplinary projects, and community partners.