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Research Roundup: Recent Publications By CHPS Faculty Spring 2020
Our faculty pursue big ideas and share what they learn by publishing their research to advance the profession. As part of an institution designated as "very high" research activity by [...]
Dean's Office
New CHPS Scholarship Honors Strength, Promise and Invincibility
A new scholarship in the College of Health Professions and Sciences honors not only a student’s promise, but also their past. The Invincible Knights Award was created to honor students […]
Physical Therapy
How Alzheimer’s Disease Impacts Patient, Family and Friends and How to Rally Support in the Community
While everyone occasionally forgets a name, or why they entered a room, changes in cognition and behaviors might be indicators of something more serious. These could be signs of dementia […]
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Clinical Faculty Member Helps Patients Achieve Their Goals
Sheila Klausner has always viewed her profession as a physical therapist as more than a job – it's her calling. She took her passion as an athlete and turned it [...]
Health Sciences
Men’s Health Encompasses A Wide Variety of Topics and Concerns
In 1948, the World Health Organization defined health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Often, men’s health […]
Health Sciences
Why Are COVID-19 Cases Trending Younger? Expert Blames Invincibility Mindset.
With the age of new coronavirus cases trending younger across Florida, health experts are digging into why this is happening. Health officials told Spectrum News that people in the 18-35 […]
Health Sciences
Health Sciences Alumnus Shares How Getting Involved Helped Him Find His Passions
Knights Exemplar, co-founded by Duffy, was selected “Registered Student Organization of the Year” for 2019-2020. Duffy’s extensive involvement in extracurricular activities helped define his passions and future path.
Communication Sciences and Disorders
New UCF class looks into lingering COVID-19 effects of those placed on ventilation
A brand new speech pathology class at the University of Central Florida is looking into the lingering effects of coronavirus, especially for those who were placed on a ventilator. Future […]
Social Work
Fostering Relationships with Refugees Through Psychosocial Support
Resettling into a new country can be difficult for anyone. UCF Social Work Assistant Professor Asli Cennet Yalim talks about the increased challenges refugees experience while resettling and the importance […]
Communication Sciences and Disorders
COVID-19 prompts UCF to design new speech pathology course
Starting Monday, UCF will offer a new online graduate speech pathology course designed to teach students and professionals the nuances of their job in the era of COVID-19. The co-creators […]