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Huskies learn from Huskies

February 11, 2022 jdonahue AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Audiology, CHHS, clinics, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Graduate School, physical therapy, Physical Therapy Clinic, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic

Interdisciplinary instruction and exploration fosters a student’s ability to think critically and tolerate ambiguity. The School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders (AHCD), with its graduate programs in audiology, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology, is well suited for these learning opportunities. “Interdisciplinary

Dawn Brown continues to be an agent of change

January 10, 2022 a134221 AHCD, clinics, Doctor of Physical Therapy, News, physical therapy, Physical Therapy Clinic, pre-Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders

Dawn Brown Dawn Brown was recently recognized for her passion and ongoing commitment to being an agent for change within the physical therapy profession and higher education. Brown, who earned her bachelor’s and master’s at Northwestern University, was honored by her alma

Dr. Diane Hillard-Sembell, ’82, reflects on award-winning ortho surgery career

December 1, 2021 a134221 AHCD, Alumni, alumni, Doctor of Physical Therapy, News, physical therapy, pre-Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders

Dr. Diane Hillard-Sembell, ’82, is a senior partner and orthopaedic surgeon at Springfield Clinic in Springfield, Illinois. By the time Diane Hillard-Sembell came to NIU’s campus in 1978, she was already familiar with “The Hard Way.” Growing up in Alexis, Illinois—a small

CHHS takes on Corn Fest

September 20, 2021 jdonahue AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Audiology, Autism Caregiver Group, CHHS, clinics, College of Health and Human Sciences, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Events, FACS, faculty, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Studies, IHP, physical therapy, Physical Therapy Clinic, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, School of Health Studies, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Speech-Language Pathology, Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, Students

When thousands of people flocked to DeKalb for Corn Fest last month, a group of Huskies joined them. More than a dozen College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) students, faculty and staff were part of the CHHS’ inaugural appearance at the

New art inspires visitors at NIU’s Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic

September 15, 2021 a134221 AHCD, Audiology, clinics, News, physical therapy, Physical Therapy Clinic, Speech-Language Pathology, Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic

Natalja Yatsuka recently made a generous donation of artwork to NIU’s Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic Natalja Yatsuka isn’t a clinician, but she’s helping visitors at NIU’s Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic. The artist and owner of NataljasArt Studio in Milwaukee recently made a generous donation that’s now

College of Health and Human Sciences names 2021 Dean’s Student Award winners

May 4, 2021 jdonahue AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Audiology, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, Fashion Merchandising, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Tourism Management, human development and family sciences, IHP, Interdisciplinary Health Professions, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, physical therapy, Public Health, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, School of Health Studies, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions, School of Nursing, Speech-Language Pathology, Students

Each year, NIU College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) recognizes one undergraduate student from each academic program with the Dean’s Student Award. Students selected for the award have demonstrated significant achievement and leadership in the areas of scholarship, campus and/or community

Dawn Brown named to National Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (NEDI) Commission

March 3, 2021 a134221 AHCD, CHHS, Doctor of Physical Therapy, News, physical therapy, Physical Therapy Clinic

Dawn Brown Dawn Brown was recently elected as the Director of Clinical Education representative to the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy’s (ACAPT) newly established National Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (NEDI) Commission. “Being elected as part of this commission means that I

It’s a Jeopardy-style event for NIU Physical Therapy Faculty

February 18, 2021 a134221 AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Doctor of Physical Therapy, faculty, News, physical therapy

NIU Doctor of Physical Therapy program faculty members Dawn Brown, Nicole Bettin, Bob LeBeau and Joy Robackouski showed they’re experts in the field during a virtual competition held Jan. 15. In celebration of American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Centennial anniversary, the American

School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders students take home top honors

February 17, 2021 a134221 AHCD, Audiology, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, News, physical therapy, Speech-Language Pathology

A team of students from the School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders took top honors in the first-ever Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ISHA) ethics video contest. Madelynn Parrott, Megan Nordstrom, Emily Atchison, Tiffany Jacob and Gracie Strohm are executive board members of

Community Outreach

October 2, 2020 jdonahue AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Audiology, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Events, physical therapy, Physical Therapy Clinic, Speech-Language Pathology

A little inclement weather didn’t deter the School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders Outreach team from promoting their clinics on Oct. 1. Carrie Callahan (pictured) joined Joy Robackouski, Mariah Cheyney and Sherrill Morris during the DeKalb County Community Expo that took

Huskie Spotlight: Dawn Brown, clinical assistant professor

December 12, 2019 lbotterman1@niu.edu Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, faculty, physical therapy

Recently, Dawn Brown was featured in the Huskie Spotlight: There’s no such thing as simply memorizing content to get by in Dawn Brown’s physical therapy classes. Once students learn the material, they are then expected to apply it to real-life scenarios they may

Legislator visits PT students

April 22, 2019 lbotterman1@niu.edu physical therapy, Students

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, visited physical therapy students recently, to discuss politics, advocacy, civic duty, legislation and budgets. Keicher urged students to get involved with local and state politics.