UB Student Organization Receives National Recognition

NSSLHA.

The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Chapter at the University at Buffalo has been awarded Gold Chapter Honors for attaining a distinguished level of achievement in the areas of member recruitment and engagement, community outreach and service, legislative advocacy and fundraising during the 2024-25 academic year. The announcement was made today by the parent organization, National NSSLHA, whose members are studying communication sciences and disorders (CSD), speech-language pathology and audiology at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels at college and universities nationwide. 

 

“This recognition reflects the heart and dedication of our members,” said Aivy Nguyen, National NSSLHA President. “Through their passion and service, chapters across the country continue to uplift their communities and advance the future of our professions. We celebrate their commitment to leadership, collaboration, and making a lasting impact.”

  Through its annual honors program, NSSLHA recognizes outstanding affiliated chapters that have made significant contributions to CSD programs, the national organization, and their local chapters. Chapter Honors are awarded at the bronze, silver, and gold levels. 

Efforts made by the NSSLHA Chapter helped National NSSLHA:  

 

·         Increase awareness of communication sciences and disorders (CSD) on 155 local college campuses and in communities across the country as well as through virtual platforms;

·         Increase advocacy efforts by sending more than 8,351 letters to state and federal legislators;

 

·         Provide scholarships to students in CSD programs by contributing more than $27,000 to the ASHFoundation’s NSSLHA Scholarship;  

 

·         Support CSD-related organizations by donating over $67,000 and 30,000 hours of chapter members’ time.    

 

About NSSLHA 

The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is the only national student organization for pre-professionals studying communication sciences and disorders (CSD) recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Established in 1972, National NSSLHA is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, and supports over 10,000 members and more than 350 chapters at colleges and universities nationwide.