UNM Speech and Hearing Sciences

07/29/2026

UNM SHS has two group opportunities for individuals looking for support with hearing loss in the Fall 2026 semester. Details in the flyer and you can contact [email protected] to sign up or get more information.

07/17/2026

The Department congratulates Dr. Yina Quique on the publication of a new children's book in Spanish that introduces aphasia in an accessible way for young readers. We are proud to celebrate Dr. Quique's contribution to expanding access to educational materials for Spanish-speaking communities.

07/17/2026

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Yina Quique has been recognized with an award from the Tavistock Trust. This honor reflects her dedication, innovation, and commitment to advancing her field. We thank the Tavistock Trust for this meaningful recognition and join in celebrating this well-deserved achievement. Congratulations, Dr. Quique! https://aphasiatavistocktrust.org/distinguished-scholar/2026-recipients/

05/18/2026

It brings deep sadness to share the passing of Emma Boyd Fiedler ( Emma was an alum of UNM (2016) and a respected SLP in our community.

A service is planned for Sunday, May 31st at 2:30 PM. All are welcome - friends, family, clients, colleagues, anyone who would like to attend to remember and celebrate Emma. Location is Hope in the Desert Episcopal Church, 8700 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122

Many friends and people in the community have asked how to help support Emma's husband Kyle and their one-year-old Hayden:

Emma Boyd-Fiedler unexpectedly passed away on May 5, 2026, leaving unimaginab… Amy Lewis needs your support for In Memory of Emma: Support for Kyle and Hayden

04/16/2026

Our voices reflect our identities, livelihoods, and emotions. Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) support those with voice differences, changes, and disorders. Vocal care is self-care! Join us and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in recognition of World Voice Day April 16, 2026

04/14/2026

Did you know there is a World Voice Day and that it's this coming Thursday? Join us and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in recognition of World Voice Day April 16, 2026.

04/06/2026

Congratulations to our student of the month - Lauryn Herrera

03/02/2026

Did you know UNM Speech & Hearing offers an Interprofessional Education Honors Certificate? 🎓✨ Shoutout to our incredible graduate students for showing us what teamwork looks like! , , and (Dietetics & Nutrition) teamed up to present on IDDSI diets and the powerful collaboration between SLPs and dietitians at IPE Day — and & (Nursing) tackled a capstone project spotlighting the SLP + nursing partnership with oral care in geriatric care. Thank you, Dr Phyllis Palmer for mentoring and championing IPE care. This is what future healthcare looks like. 💪

02/11/2026

NSSLHA - UNM Chapter had the best time last night painting cherry blossoms together 🌸🎨 — and the fun was for a great cause! Thanks to everyone who joined in. They raised about $300 for Adelante Development Center (https://goadelante.org/), supporting their incredible work in our community.

So proud of this group of painters for showing up and giving back💙

02/09/2026

🎉 Huge congrats to our rockstar students Taylor, Lauren, and Pratikshya, along with their incredible mentors Maria S from UNM Speech & Hearing Sciences and Diana G from UNM's Nutrition Program! 👏 They absolutely crushed it at UNM's IPE Day with their presentation, "A Trip Down the IDDSI Lane!" 🌟🎤