Michael Zavison, a School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) alumnus, former teacher and speech-language pathologist (SLP), turned a firsthand clinical challenge into a business. As the founder of Zavison Swallow Solutions, he is working to improve access to swallowing evaluations across the Florida Panhandle. For Zavison, the work is about more than clinical care; …
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From Teacher to Entrepreneur: SCSD Alumnus Michael Zavison Expands Access to Swallowing Care
SCSD Associate Professor Erin Bush Receives Action Research Network of the Americas Community Development Award
Dr. Erin Bush, an Associate Professor at the School of Communication Science and Disorders, joined Action Research Network of the Americas’ leadership team as its membership chair in 2025. Since then, she has become a primary force in expanding the association’s network, an effort recognized with the ARNA Community Development Award. The ARNA provides …
CONTINUE READINGJaejin Lee Promoted to Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Faculty Advancement
Dr. Jaejin Lee has been promoted to Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Faculty Advancement. She began her new role on July 1, 2026. Lee joined the College of Communication and Information (CCI) as a member of the School of Communication faculty in 2012. Lee says she is looking forward to working together to make …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD Alumna Hannah LeBlanc Develops New SLP Platform CodaPath
School of Communication Science and Disorders alumna Hannah LeBlanc and her co-founder Lisa Cross launched CodaPath on Sept. 16. The software platform is designed to help speech-language pathologists manage clinical documentation, track client progress, and share information with clients and families in one central place.
CONTINUE READINGSCSD Doctoral Student Ashley Sellers Earns Highly Competitive NIH F31 Fellowship
Ashley Sellers has been awarded a highly competitive F31 National Research Service Award (NRSA) fellowship from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), providing support for her dissertation research and an individualized training and mentorship plan designed to help her develop as an independent researcher. Her mentorship team includes Dr. Mollie Romano, Dr. Henna Budhwani with …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD Ph.D. Candidate Angelica Bernabe Selected for National ASHA Leadership Program
School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) Ph.D. candidate Angelica Bernabe has been selected for the 2026 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Minority Student Leadership Program (MSLP), a national program that brings together emerging leaders in communication sciences and disorders. Bernabe is one of only 40 students selected nationally for the 2026 cohort and will represent …
CONTINUE READINGFrom Jordan to FSU: Dr. Sana Tibi Helps Strengthen Early Education Through IREX Grant
For Dr. Sana Tibi, an associate professor in the School of Communication Science and Disorders, the opportunity to help advance early education in Jordan brings together two important parts of her life: her connection to the country where she grew up speaking Arabic, and her academic career studying how children learn to read the language. Tibi and Stephanie …
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