2025-2026 ADVANCE
UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences
This year, the College of Health Professions and Sciences celebrated milestones that reflect both our momentum and our mission. Our nationally ranked physical therapy and speech-language pathology programs reached new heights, while students experienced transformative experiences in our classrooms, clinics and community.
Faculty advanced research with real-world impact—from improving cancer survivorship and expanding assistive technologies to exploring AI, robotics and innovative approaches to healthy aging. We strengthened our commitment to community through initiatives like the launch of the UCF Mobile Health Clinic, which brings free, high-quality healthcare directly to communities that need it most.
These accomplishments are possible because of the dedication of our students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners. Together, we are transforming healthcare and improving lives every day. We’re grateful you’re part of our journey.
Sincerely,
Matthew Theriot
RESEARCH
CHPS faculty yielded significant research growth over the past year with college research expenditures increasing by 23% overall, including a 15% increase in nonfederal expenditures and an impressive 34% increase in federally sponsored research expenditures. These outcomes reflect the strength, innovation, and competitiveness of CHPS faculty and research teams. The college’s diversified funding portfolio – spanning federal, state, industry, foundation, and philanthropic sources – continues to support cutting-edge instructional, disciplinary, and interprofessional instruction and research. By securing funding across a range of categories, CHPS faculty and students remain at the forefront of generating knowledge, improving care, and addressing complex health challenges that impact communities locally and globally.
ACADEMICS
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Health Sciences
- Health Sciences B.S. – Health Promotion Track
- Health Sciences B.S. – Pre-Clinical Track
- Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences M.S.
Kinesiology
- Kinesiology B.S. – Exercise and Sport Physiology Track
- Kinesiology B.S. – Strength and Conditioning Track
- Kinesiology M.S.
- Kinesiology Ph.D.
Social Work
Athletic Training
Physical Therapy
Technology that Advances Treatment and Teaching
Preparing our Future Healthcare Providers
Bringing Innovative Solutions to our Community
ALUMNI & ADVANCEMENT
- Total number of donors: 475 (Up 6%)
- Total donors: 337 (Up 14%)
- Total raised: $150,991 (135% increase in total dollars raised over last year)
We’re grateful for the philanthropic support received this year from these corporations and foundations:
- Variety – The Children’s Charity of Florida
- Providing Autism Links & Support
- The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism
- The Tom and Anabelle Family Foundation
- Orlando Health
- Irma and Orville Parker Charitable Trust
- Learning Institute For Elders (LIFE) at UCF
- UCF Lake Nona Hospital
Annual Alumni Celebration
Alumni, faculty, staff and friends gathered at the Innovation Gateway on Feb. 5 for our 2nd Annual Alumni Celebration. Attendees “beamed” into our hologram machine, explored our immersive simulation suite, and stepped inside our new anechoic chamber while connecting with old and new friends and enjoying food, signature cocktails and entertainment.
The well-attended event included tours of the Rehabilitation Innovation Center, the Communication Technologies Research Center, the Aphasia House, the FAAST Center and the Mobile Health Clinic. Guests had a firsthand look at some of our innovative technology and the transformational spaces used for teaching, research, clinical practice and community service.
FACULTY, STAFF & STUDENT HONORS
Production Credits
Heather Lovett
Communications and Marketing Director
David Janosik
Web Applications Developer II
Paul Kelly
Communications Specialist II
Grayson Keglovic
Communications Specialist II
Sarah Johnson
Communications Specialist I
