Stories from Alumni with Aphasia
A Fun Lunch at Penn State
Arriving at the Event It was a cool, crisp day as I made my way toward the Bryce Jordan Center for the Teammate for Life Alumni event. My purpose for
PSU Comedian
A few weeks ago, I went with some friends to the McCurdy Comedy Theatre in Sarasota, Florida. I was initially worried that my aphasia would prevent me from understanding what
We Are In Philly at the Union League
On Thursday, May 8, an event took place for We Are in Philly, a support group for Penn State football. I decided to go alone. I arrived around 6:30, and
Penn State vs SMU
As November rolled in, I received the email confirming my Penn State season tickets. The prospect of Penn State potentially hosting the College Football Playoff’s First Round at Beaver Stadium was exciting. I quickly applied for six tickets, planning to share the experience with friends by selling the remaining four.
Penn State Olympics
Watching the Olympics over the last few weeks was fun. As someone with Aphasia, the stress of watching sports can be a unique challenge. Take the Men’s Basketball game, for
How to Tell a Story – Matt Bahr and Me
The other day, my wife wanted to see if you wanted to join a group of friends with a Happy Hour. She didn’t want to go, but I told her
Aphasia, Penn State and Football 2023
I love Penn State Football and have season tickets at Beaver Stadium. This year, we played home games at West Virginia (9/2), Delaware (9/9), Iowa (9/23), Massachusetts (10/14), Indiana (10/28),
The Village at Penn State
Revised Last Friday, I drove from Bellefonte to the Village at Penn State to join Chaleece Sandberg to go to a group about Aphasia. When I got there, I realized
Aphasia, Penn State and Cape Cod Baseball
June 8th, 2023, was the third year I had a stroke at Cape Cod. As a result of my stroke, I have aphasia. My communication has improved my aphasia, but
PSU and Aphasia – Spooky
Aphasia sucks! I struggle to talk with my friends. Hearing them and telling stories is fun, but telling my stories takes work to tell. But telling my stories writing
Denise M.— My Story (Part 1)
Hello and welcome to the Penn State Alumni Aphasia Group! My name is Denise, and I am a proud holder of both my Bachelor’s and first Master’s degrees from Penn
Aphasia Alumni – Ed Nunez
On December 31, 2019, I retired as SVP, Compensation and Benefits, DXC Technology. On June 8, 2020, I had a stroke. At the hospital, the doctor told me that I
Aphasia at Penn State
I graduated from Penn State in 1977. In 2020, I had a stroke. Before the stroke, I talked to everyone whenever I had a chance. Now I don’t know because
Aphasia Videos
Ed Nunez chats with Dr. Sandberg’s students at Penn State – November 7, 2025
A former Penn State alumnus, Ed Nunez, joined graduate students in the SLP program to discuss his aphasia and connection to Penn State.
On Friday, November 7, 2025 I connected with Dr. Sandberg’s class at Penn State. Here is the video on youtube.
Here is the Penn State Zoom for a different view.
Ed Nunez chats with Dr. Sandberg’s students at Penn State – November 8, 2024
A former Penn State alumnus, Ed Nunez, joined graduate students in the SLP program to discuss his aphasia and connection to Penn State.
Zoom Version:
Ed Nunez Lecture in CSD 546 Fall 2024
YouTube Version:
Chaleece Sandberg on MAAC Penn State Alumni Aphasia Group
Brag & Steal About Finding Connections
June is Aphasia Awareness Month.
On June 4, 2024, I joined a Zoom meeting with the Aphasia Access Group to discuss what we had done to start the PSU Alumni Aphasia Group (www.psi-aphasia.com).
I hope you enjoyed it.
Brag & Steal About Finding Connections
Ed Nunez chats with Dr. Sandberg’s students at Penn State.
A former Penn State alumnus, Ed Nunez, joined graduate students in the SLP program to discuss his aphasia and connection to Penn State.
Stories from Speech and Language Pathologists
A Penn State Student at Speech and Language Pathologist
My name is Rachel Dimberio. I am a graduate student at Penn State studying to be a Speech and Language Pathologist. I wanted to become an SLP after my uncle’s