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A Family’s Unlikely Journey to Become Knights

Written By: Robert Stephens | May 4, 2026
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 journey to her diploma has...

UCF Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Set New Record for Residency Placements

Written By: Heather Lovett | May 4, 2026
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 students accepted into post-professional residency...

Taking Apart the Mystery of Vocal Fatigue

Written By: Robert Stephens | April 28, 2026
Assistant Professor Hamzeh Ghasemzadeh is tackling mysteries in communication disorders, starting with vocal fatigue.

UCF Recognizes Faculty Excellence with 2026 Promotion and Tenure Awards

Written By: Scott Mauro | April 16, 2026
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 2025–26 academic year, marking a...

UCF Researchers Lead Study to Improve Quality of Life for Testicular Cancer Patients

Written By: College of Health Professions and Sciences | April 14, 2026
With 95% of testicular cancer survivors surviving, two health sciences researchers are exploring interventions for Florida patients that includes low-impact activity, wearable technology and online support sessions.

UCF Physical Therapy Program Rises to Highest Ranking in History

Written By: Heather Lovett | April 7, 2026
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in the UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences has achieved its highest ranking in program history, earning a tie for the No....

UCF Speech-Language Pathology Program Reaches Rankings High

Written By: Heather Lovett | April 7, 2026
The speech-language pathology graduate program in the UCF School of Communication Sciences and Disorders has achieved its highest ranking in program history, earning a tie for the No. 40 spot...

UCF Research to Help Inform Statewide Efforts to Stop Domestic Violence and Improve Care for Survivors

Written By: Eddy Duryea | April 6, 2026
Interdisciplinary researchers from UCF’s Violence Against Women faculty cluster are evaluating the state’s domestic violence resources to help make a safer Florida. Florida is turning to UCF experts to find...

Theriot Family Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Empower Future Health Leaders

Written By: Heather Lovett | April 3, 2026
A commitment to leadership, service and student success is taking on new meaning in the College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) through the creation of the Matthew and Emily...

9 UCF Experts Inducted to National Academies of Practice

Written By: Julie Harper and Heather Lovett | March 30, 2026
Faculty members from UCF’s Colleges of Health Professions and Sciences and Nursing are now recognized as distinguished fellows, honored for their dedication to interprofessional research and practice. ne experts from...

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