How does one go from being an undeclared sophomore to working for MD Anderson, one of the most revered cancer hospitals in the world? Jaimie Payne figured it all out and this is her story. Payne started at Florida State University in 2007 as an undeclared major. “I loved Tallahassee,” Payne said. During her first …
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News about the alumni of the CCI School of Communication Science & Disorders
Undeclared to MD Anderson: Meet SCSD Alumna Jaimie Payne
Delta Zeta makes donation to L.L. Schendel Speech and Hearing Clinic
It was a cold, windy day when Delta Zeta sorority presented the School of Communication Science and Disorders with a check for $14,844.14. The check was made possible through Delta Zeta’s philanthropy event, Hamburgers for Hearing, which benefits the L.L. Schendel Speech and Hearing Clinic. The clinic provides community services that improve communication abilities of clients, …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD Student Profile: Meghan Hemstreet- Serves, Leads, Succeeds
SCSD students tend to have a common trait—a genuine desire to help others achieve confidence in themselves. Meghan Hemstreet is a leader among her peers in this area, having dedicated years to serving and teaching the youth in her community. “Observing therapy sessions first hand inspires me to continue moving forward with my degree.” Says Hemstreet. …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD alumna follows unintended path to career in audiology
Jennifer Lamfers intended to major in criminology upon entering Florida State University. Then, she walked into the wrong room at freshman orientation. It was a mix-up that made an enduring impression and why Lamfers (B.S. ’06) urges current students to keep an open mind when deciding their educational paths. Lamfers had walked into the room …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD alumna a leader, innovator in speech-language pathology field
With a master’s degree from Florida State University’s School of Communication Science & Disorders and a diverse background in speech-language pathology, Carmen Vitton is thriving as chief operating officer of an in-house therapy provider, while also collaborating on innovation of new tools in speech-language pathology. When she graduated from Florida State 27 years ago, Vitton …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD doctoral graduate makes immediate impact on University of Northern Colorado faculty
It may be less than a year since Derek Headley graduated with a doctorate from Florida State University’s School of Communication Science & Disorders, but he is already making an impact as a member of the University of Northern Colorado’s (UNC) faculty. Headly joined UNC’s Department of Audiology and Speech Language Sciences faculty last fall …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD doctoral student receives Moellership Award, will embark on summer of service
Florida State University School of Communication Science & Disorders doctoral student Maya Callender recently received a Moellership Award from the Center for Leadership and Social Change which will enable her to set off to South Africa in April for a two-month service project. The Moellership Award, named for its founder Bill Moeller, provides selected students …
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