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Communication Sciences and Disorders

Alyssa DeVries (left) and Liam McCoy (right) work on an exercise during a Communication for Disorders (CCD) counseling session on at Chico State.

Celebrating 75 Years of History, Impact in the Field of Speech-Language Pathology

Founded in 1948, the CMSD program has a long history of providing the North State with high quality professionals and critical speech, language and hearing services.

A Chico State educator interacts with children using hulahoops on a playground at a school in the UAE.

Students Embrace Trip to UAE as Moment of Cultural Education, Community

A donor-funded trip to study adapted physical education and communication disorders was both educational and rewarding.

Stylish photo of Haley Willis next to words that say 2023 Distinguished Alumni Honoree

Distinguished Alum and Owner of Advantage Therapy Services Haley Willis

Haley Willis, CEO and founder of Advantage Therapy Services in Chico, is helping advance the field of speech-language pathology. She is being honored as the 2023 Distinguished Alumni of the College of Communications and Education.

Eduardo Europa holds a sign that says "curiosity."

New Faculty Share Messages of Inspiration

As 17 new faculty join Chico State this semester, they spent a few minutes creating signs to inspire students with a word or phrase for the new school year.

Sarah Moschetti standing in front of redwood trees in the forest.

Communication Sciences Major Wants to Help Special Education Students Gain a Degree of Independence

Sarah Moschetti is pursuing a career in speech language pathology to help special education students gain a degree of independence.

Chantel Bebee sits in a chair in her home with an open book in front of her.

Son’s Struggle Drives Mother to Study Communication Science

Once wondering if she belonged in college at all, communication sciences and disorders major Chantel Bebee quickly thrived and became a mentor to her classmates.

Portrait of Linda Boone

Fond Farewell: Retired Communication Sciences and Disorders Faculty Linda Boone

Alumna and retired lecturer Linda Boone's passion for speech therapy not only shaped the lives of her clients but countless students.

Gabriela Sanchez sits on a rock and smiles for the camera.

Fond Farewell: Communication Sciences and Disorders Major Gabriela Sanchez

Gabriela Sanchez befriended everyone she met and showed great talent in the field of communication sciences and disorders.

The front of Kendall Hall is seen on a wintry, December day.

Worth Sharing: Downing Collaborates with His Students in ‘Wine Industry Advisor’

The following is a listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff and students. Submit your professional achievements to ucomm@csuchico.edu.

Portrait of Andrea Avina.

Finding a Voice in Speech Therapy: Andrea Avina overcomes many obstacles, fueling her life ambitions

Andrea Avina, a communication sciences and disorders major and an Outstanding Student Leader Award recipient, fights to overcome personal and family challenges in order to achieve her main goals in life: earn her college education, help her family, and give back to her community.