CHPS News
Physical Therapy
The Next Elite Sports Physical Therapists
Alvaro Zapata and Tsianna Barnwell have never feared the highest level of competition. They crave it. Growing up, soccer, track and football lit internal fires...
Communication Sciences and Disorders
A Family’s Unlikely Journey to Become Knights
This commencement, U.S. Marine veteran and education student StaceyAnn Castro Tapler, 49, will graduate alongside her son 21-year-old Johnny Castro, an aspiring doctor. Castro Tapler’s...
Physical Therapy
UCF Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Set New Record for Residency Placements
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the College of Health Professions and Sciences has reached a new milestone, with a record number of graduating...
Health Sciences
Health Sciences Associate Professor Named Grammarly Inaugural Educator of the Year
Dr. López Castillo was nominated by Vardhan Avaradi, one of his students at UCF, who highlighted how he pushed him to “redefine his language to...
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Taking Apart the Mystery of Vocal Fatigue
Assistant Professor Hamzeh Ghasemzadeh is tackling mysteries in communication disorders, starting with vocal fatigue.
Dean's Office
CHPS Welcomes New Finance/Budget Director Eric Brewington
The College of Health Professions and Sciences welcomes Eric Brewington as its new finance/budget director. A long-time member of the UCF community, he brings more...
Social Work
Social Work Student Honored by National Association
Juan “Bobby” Escobar, a senior in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program, has been named the 2026 Student Social Worker of the Year by...
Social Work
Male Vets Less Likely to Undergo Intimate Partner Violence Screening
Male veterans are less likely than their female counterparts to be referred for follow-up questions when initial screening suggests they may be at risk of...
Dean's Office
UCF Recognizes Faculty Excellence with 2026 Promotion and Tenure Awards
One hundred faculty members are recognized for excellence in teaching, research and service. UCF has recognized 100 faculty members with promotion and tenure for the...
Kinesiology
Kinesiology PhD Student Studies the Role of the Brain in Knee Injury Recovery
Each year, more than 400,000 people in the United States undergo surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). While the procedure can restore...
