News: 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...
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...
UCF CARD Receives $150,000 Gift to Help Those with Autism and Their Families
The UCF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities recently received a gift of $150,000 from Providing Autism Links & Supports(PALS). UCF CARD is one of seven regional resource centers established...
Linda I. Rosa-Lugo Elected to National ASHA Post
Linda I. Rosa-Lugo, Associate Dean of Faculty Excellence and Graduate and Global Affairs, was recently elected Vice President for Speech-Language Pathology Practice for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Her three-year term...
A Message from Our Dean on Our Commitment to Stand Up for What Is Right
Dear CHPS students, faculty and staff- The heartbreaking events of the past week emphasize the significant and persistent racial injustices that exist in our nation. I share in your feelings...
UCF Develops Course to Enhance the Care of Patients Recovering From COVID-19
The fully online course is available through the graduate clinical speech pathology program and intends to prepare professionals to meet the complex needs of patients.
Communication Sciences and Disorders Alumna Prepares to Teach in Bulgaria
While many students wonder what path they will take after graduation, Emily Bom already knew where her path would lead her – to Bulgaria. Starting in January 2021, the Spring...
Associate Professor Kenyatta Rivers Leaves a Lasting Impact on Students and Profession
Associate Professor Kenyatta Rivers recently passed away. His devoted friends and family members, and UCF students, colleagues and alumni remember his dedication to his profession. Kenyatta Rivers, a retired faculty...
How Wade Cole Got His ‘Sparkle’ Back at Aphasia House
When Wade Cole, a college honors student, called his mother, Stephanie, on that cold morning in January 2015 to tell her that his headache was back, she knew something was...
UCF Graduate Communication Sciences and Disorders Program Ranks Among Top 25% In The Nation
The UCF graduate speech-language pathology program is ranked in the top 25% of programs in the nation, according to the latest U.S. News and World Report ranking. UCF’s graduate speech-language...
