Supporting Voices, Changing Lives.
Every donation helps train compassionate, skilled professionals who will serve individuals with communication challenges. Your support makes their journey possible.
DonateSupport the Next Generation of Leaders in Communication Sciences
Graduates of the University of Kansas Department of Speech-Language-Hearing are shaping the future of communication health—across Kansas, the nation, and around the world. Our alumni are dedicated speech-language pathologists, audiologists, SLP assistants, researchers, and professionals in related fields such as dentistry, medicine, and education. Many of them go on to earn doctoral degrees and lead cutting-edge research in academic and clinical settings.
Some remain close to home in the Lawrence–Kansas City area, mentoring our graduate students through clinical placements and community partnerships. Others make their mark nationally and internationally, advocating for individuals with communication disorders through leadership in professional organizations like the Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Our alumni are not only leaders in their professions—they are generous supporters of our department’s mission. A powerful example is the recently established Betty H. Bunce Annual Multicultural Lecture Fund, created by alumni in honor of Dr. Bunce’s retirement. This fund ensures that each year, a nationally recognized expert in multicultural issues will join us to collaborate with faculty and inspire students. It’s one of many ways our alumni help us prepare students to serve individuals from all backgrounds with compassion and excellence.
We are proud to be ranked among the top programs in the nation, and we are committed to growing our impact—diversifying our student body, expanding community outreach, and advancing clinical innovation and research.
Your support makes this possible.
Please consider making a gift to the department. Your donation strengthens a legacy of excellence and opens doors for the next generation of communication health professionals.
Together, we can ensure that every voice is heard.
Support That Transforms Lives and Learning
Jane Wegner
The Jane Wegner Scholarship Fund was created to honor retiring faculty member Jane Wegner. Jane directed the Schiefelbusch SPLH Clinic at KU for 32 years. To honor her indelible contributions, we have established a fund to promote clinical education.
Annual Betty Bunce Multicultural Lecture Series
Betty Bunce Multicultural Lecture Series funding was created in honor of retired faculty member Betty Bunce. The fund allows us to bring a multicultural expert to KU annually to collaborate with our faculty and enhances student learning.
SPLH General Fund
The general SPLH fund allows donations to be used for any initiatives to assist the department and our students. Please help us keep our top-rated program growing and diversifying through one of our many funds.
Pardee AAC Clinic Fund
The Pardee AAC Laboratory houses the latest AAC technology for individuals who need augmentative and alternative communication systems. AAC assessments and interventions are available. The laboratory is a resource for our students and the community
Nancy Miller Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund
The parents of Nancy Miller Martin set up a scholarship program in the KU Endowment Association to honor their daughter who at the time of her death was a recent undergraduate student, working as a speech clinician and died in a car accident.
Schiefelbusch Clinic
Lawrence Sertoma Club, & the Schiefelbusch SPLH Clinic has supported the clinic's annual summer camp, providing scholarships to children with communication disorders.
