Student speech language association presents assistive listening system to Thiel College

GREENVILLE, Pa.-- During the 2025 Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Commencement Exercises recently the Thiel College chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association presented an assistive listening system to the college on behalf of the graduating class.

Emma Park ’24 M.S. ’25, president of the Thiel College chapter of the student speech language group spoke during the Commencement Exercises where the Williams Sound FM system was presented to Thiel College President Susan Traverso, Ph.D. The system enhances accessibility for individuals with hearing impairments by transmitting sound directly to a listener’s hearing aid or earbud without background noise interference. It is designed for use in classrooms, auditoriums and event spaces, and aligns with Thiel College’s commitment to creating inclusive and accessible environments for students and visitors.

“To purchase this gift, NSSLHA raised $1,000 through a bake sale during a football game last fall and a special popcorn fundraiser this past spring,” Park said during the ceremony. “This project reflects our commitment to advocacy, inclusion and the future of accessible communication at Thiel College.”

The new system was put to immediate use during the commencement ceremony, helping family members of a graduating student fully enjoy the event.

Members of NSSLHA said they hope the donation will improve accessibility across campus for both students and guests.

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