EMPOWERS U is WSA’s comprehensive university engagement program — connecting AuD students to educational opportunities, mentorship, externships, scholarships, and the professional relationships that shape entire careers.
EMPOWERS U is WSA’s investment in the future of the profession. Through eight pillars — Educational programming, Mentorship, University Partnerships, Student Outreach, Workforce Placement, Engagement experiences, Relationship building, and Scholarships — we meet students at every stage of their AuD journey and build connections that last well beyond graduation.
The best investment we can make in the future of audiology is building real relationships with students before they graduate — so that when they enter the profession, they already know who we are and what we stand for.
Whether you’re exploring your path, preparing for externship, or ready to enter the workforce, EMPOWERS U has a door open for you. From mentoring relationships to scholarship opportunities to externship placement, we invest in students at every stage of the AuD journey.
EMPOWERS U is built on university partnerships. As a faculty champion or clinic director, you become a named partner in a national network connecting your students to WSA’s clinical experts, externship pipeline, scholarship resources, and career development programming.