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Physical Therapy Alumnus Writes Children’s Books to Inspire Black Youth
A physical therapy alumnus is helping to inspire Black children to dream big by sharing stories of positive role models that look like them in the children’s books he writes....
Athletic Training Student to Intern for San Francisco 49ers
Abiola Sasore, an international graduate student in the athletic training program, recently accepted an internship with the San Francisco 49ers. Sasore, who was born and raised in Ireland, grew up...
March 2021: Athletic Training Preceptor of the Month
For March 2021 we have chosen Brian DeAlmeida as our Preceptor of the Month! DeAlmeida is the head athletic trainer for the Orlando Solar Bears. He earned his BS in...
UCF Students’ Frog is the New Cadbury Bunny
Kaitlyn Vidal, an undergraduate in the communication sciences and disorders program, recently received a $5,000 prize from Cadbury for winning the 2021 Cadbury Bunny contest with her pet frog. Vidal’s...
Staff Spotlight – Erin Rolle, Internship Experiences Coordinator, Department of Health Sciences
Erin Rolle is the internship experiences coordinator for the Department of Health Sciences, a position she has held for one year following her initial employment as the part-time interim coordinator. In...
Health Sciences Alumnus Competes on American Ninja Warrior, Trains Future Ninjas in Orlando
Some people dream of becoming superheroes and ninjas like the ones they see on TV. Jason Kotzin ‘20 is helping to make their dreams come true through the training sessions...
Movement Matters: Go Baby Go! and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital are Partnering to Provide Low-Cost Mobility Solutions for Children with Disabilities
Nearly six years ago, Ava Brown drove her first UCF Go Baby Go! car, and she is still racking up miles. These days, however, she is walking — something her...
UCF Professor Helps Elevate the Discussion and Inform Policy About Violence Against Women
Bethany Backes, assistant professor of criminal justice and social work, reflects on her path to academia for Women’s History Month. When Bethany Backes isn’t testing new recipes in the kitchen...
Kinesiology Alumnus Named Florida HS Football Coach of the Year
Eric Lodge ‘11, who graduated from the kinesiology program in the Sport and Athletic Coaching track, was recently named the overall 2020 Florida Dairy Farmers Football Coach-of-the-Year. It is the highest honor bestowed upon Florida high school coaches...
New Physical Therapy Student Receives UCF Fellowship Award
Camron Bartley, an incoming student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, is the newest recipient of the UCF Professional Doctoral Diversity Fellowship. The fellowship, which was established in 2017,...
