National Student Speech Language Hearing Association

Welcome to the New Mexico State University NSSLHA chapter! We are a pre-professional organization that provides opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students in the Communication Disorders Program here at NMSU. NSSLHA is active within the campus and is involved in various community service events throughout the year. NSSLHA gives members the opportunity to network with their peers and professors.

Membership to the national chapter of NSSLHA requires a student to be registered in a program related to communication sciences, such as NMSU’s Communication Disorders degree plan. National membership is open to students ranging from the undergraduate to the doctoral level.

Fall 2025 General Meetings

General Meetings will be at 12:00 P.M. on these dates.

September 3rd, 2025

Septmeber 17th, 2025

October 1st, 2025

October 15th, 2025

October 29th, 2025

November 12th, 2025

December 3rd, 2025

Corbett Senate Chambers Room 302, Communication Science Building or Via Zoom

Become a Member

In order to have the full access to our chapter, you will need to fill out a membership from and pay a fee.

To become a member, you will need to follow these easy and simple steps:

Fill out the google form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0zEXyafydSOW0pCx-ir8Fq8nFodTJY0ukfE7CDGLR2Foq9A/viewform?pli=1

Pick out a cost to pay
1. Half a semester: $12.50
2. Full year: $25 (does not transfer over to the next school year if paid for during the Spring semester)
Send your payment to our treasurer through either PayPal or Cash App
1. Cash App: $NMSUNSSLHA
2. PayPal: treasurernsslha@gmail.com
Before sending your payment, in the DESCRIPTION BOX, please add:
1. First and Last name
2. Year
3. NMSU email
After sending your membership form and payment, you will be added to our NMSU NSSLHA Canvas and become a member!
You will have to earn 10pts throughout the school year to be considered a full member, so participate in as much as you can!

If you have any questions or concerns, contact our officers and they will more than happy to help!

In Loving Memory - Cards for Raul

Raul Madrid

Within our chapter, we had the true privilege of knowing and loving our dear friend Raul. Raul was 65 and lived with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, but he never let that define him. He had the brightest spirit, the kindest heart, and a smile that made everyone around him feel welcome and seen. He communicated through his AAC device or by using his right foot, but more than anything, Raul communicated through the love and joy he shared with others.

One of Raul’s greatest passions was painting with his feet. With the help of volunteers, he created beautiful pieces of art and handmade cards that carried his creativity and warmth. Every brushstroke showed his determination and love for life, and every card he made was a gift of his spirit.

Raul passed away earlier this year, though Raul is no longer with us, his memory lives on deeply in our chapter and in everyone who had the blessing of knowing him. He taught us patience, resilience, and the beauty of expressing yourself in any way possible. Most importantly, he reminded us of the power of kindness and connection. Raul will forever be a part of our NSSLHA family.

We invite you to continue celebrating Raul’s life and his incredible talent by visiting his Instagram (@cardsforraul). Thank you for helping us carry on his memory and for keeping his light alive within our community.