The Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences recognized its graduates during a Commencement Recognition Ceremony held at the Eric P. Newman Center on the medical school campus, Friday, May 15.
WashU’s top ranked Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences awarded 12 Doctor of Audiology degrees and 10 Master of Science in Deaf Education degrees this year. On the Danforth campus, 11 students celebrated undergraduate degrees that included a Minor in Speech and Hearing Sciences.
Two special awards are bestowed each year to outstanding graduate students. This year’s recipients were honored as follows.
Antoinette Frances Dames Award
The Antoinette Frances Dames Award recognizes outstanding scholarship in teaching the hearing impaired, as judged by the faculty.
Recipient: Susan Wes Blythe
Max A. Goldstein Award
The Max A. Goldstein Award recognizes excellence and professional promise, as judged by the faculty.
Recipient: Alyssa Nina Cicalo
Graduates with Doctorate in Audiology (AuD)
Director of Audiology: Amanda Ortmann, PhD
Alyssa Cicalo
Aidan Creamer
Savanna Espinoza
Annie Giebel
Ava Goldstone
Morgan Howley
Sarah LaPrelle
Natalia Matteo
Gabrielle Shepard
Brynne Stevens
Emma Vosniak
Madeline Zatezalo
Graduates with Master of Science in Deaf Education (MSDE)
Director of Deaf Education: Casey Reimer, PhD
Wes Blythe
Rachel Bohn
Brianna Butler
Abigail Henne
Madilynn Porras
Shafon Longshore
Caitlyn Surace
Emma Vecchio
Olivia Walker
Savannah Wesselmann
Graduates with Minor in Speech and Hearing Sciences
Director of Undergraduate Studies: Kate McClannahan, PhD
Annika Bonwetsch
Camilla Dayan
Ariana Geffin
Alexia Leek
Ava Ludewig
Katherine McEnery
Ma’Kylar Morris
Emily Rafka
Gabriela Rojo
Samantha Spreter
Abi Wileman