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Tambourines and Toddlers: an exciting new collaboration for the Music Therapy Department

Categories: Alumni, Faculty, News, Students

Student sitting cross-legged on the floor with Music Therapy instructor holding a guitar.

The newly reinstated UND Music Therapy Department has an exciting collaboration in the works: a partnership with the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department through the “Toddler Language Circle” (TLC) program. This unique opportunity blends speech and music therapy while giving students valuable practicum hours and early exposure to interdisciplinary work. Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) […]

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CSD Collaborates with Theatre Arts for “My Fair Lady”

Categories: News, Research, Students

Two CSD students stand along either side of a posterboard presentation about Speech Language Pathology with a UND Theatre backdrop

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders was proud to partner with the Department of Theatre Arts for the November production of My Fair Lady at UND’s Burtness Theater. The themes of the musical—identity, communication, and the power of language—align closely with the work in CSD, making this a natural and meaningful collaboration. Graduate students […]

Communication Science and Disorders student-athlete Emily Ash pole vaults under bright stadium lights

Balancing Books and Competition: Celebrating Student-Athletes in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Categories: News, Students

Communication Science and Disorders student-athlete Emily Ash pole vaults under bright stadium lights

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is proud to highlight several remarkable student-athletes who exemplify dedication, discipline, and determination—both in the classroom and in competition. These students have proven that success in academics and athletics requires not only time management and grit, but also an unwavering passion for both pursuits.   We are […]

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UND CSD 2025 Newsletter

Categories: News

graduating students stand in group wearing regalia

Greetings from CSD at University of North Dakota Dear UND Alumni and Friends of Communication Sciences & Disorders, I’m delighted to welcome you to our first newsletter in quite some time! We have been busy in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, and we’re thrilled to reconnect and share some highlights with you. One […]

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CSD Scholarship Awards

Categories: Students

student stands in front of balloon sculpture with university of north dakota sign

Congratulations to this year’s CSD Scholarship recipients. John S. Penn Communication Disorders Scholarship Emily Ash I am from Dickinson, ND, and am going into my junior year of college. I stayed in Grand Forks for the summer and worked at Little Miracles Child Care Center! I also continued to train as a pole vaulter on […]

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CSD Alumni News

Categories: Alumni

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A Rare Blend of Expertise: Dr. Andrea Wilson’s Commitment to Rural Healthcare When Dr. Andrea Wilson reflects on her career path, she jokes that she must have tried every major university in the Midwest. But in reality, Andrea’s journey is one of exceptional dedication to serving rural communities—a mission fueled by her rare dual certification […]

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CSD Students Collaborate in “Baby Lab”

Categories: Students

college students interact with young children with toys

Students Collaborate Across Disciplines in “Baby Lab” Experience Students from the Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy programs recently came together for a unique interdisciplinary learning opportunity known as Baby Lab. This hands-on experience welcomed local families and their infants, ages 0–24 months, to participate in a collaborative developmental assessment. The annual event, held at […]

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CSD Faculty News

Categories: Faculty

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Retirement Congratulations A Heartfelt Farewell to Jody Paulson – An Inspiring UND Educator and Speech-Language Pathologist After a remarkable career spanning nearly three decades, Jody Paulson retired from the University of North Dakota in May.  She has made an indelible mark on students, colleagues, and countless clients.  Jody’s journey from clinical practice to academia, alongside […]