News: Social Work
Research Roundup: Publications by CHPS Faculty, Spring/Summer 2026
Students at the College of Health Professions and Sciences benefit from faculty who conduct research into a broad number of health and wellness topics, discovering new insights and creating innovation...
UCF Researcher Harnesses AI to Help Older Adults Thrive in a Tech-Driven World
Drawing on personal experiences and published research, UCF Assistant Professor Xiayu Summer Chen is using AI to close the digital literacy divide and address loneliness among older adults and their...
FMI – Member Highlight May 2026 – Asli Yalim
Asli Cennet Yalim, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida School of Social Work. Her work focuses on the well-being of immigrant and refugee populations, with...
Meet the Expert: The Social Work Profession
Social work is one of the oldest and most essential professions in the human services field. Social workers help individuals, families, and communities overcome some of life’s most difficult challenges,...
When the Mourners Leave: Learning to Live With Loss
Reshawna Chapple discusses guidance for individuals coping with ongoing grief and seeking meaningful ways to honor a loved one’s memory.
Toddlers’ Deaths in Orange Highlight Disturbing Domestic Violence Trend
Over 100 mourners gathered last week around a memorial of flowers and photos to remember two young sisters slain by their father — another in a frustratingly long line of domestic...
CHPS Alumni Council Launched
The College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) has launched a new Alumni Council designed to make and strengthen meaningful connections between its more than 34,000 alumni and the college....
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 the National Association of Social...
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 intimate partner violence (IPV), a...
UCF School of Social Work Celebrates Students and Community Partners at Field Education Awards
The School of Social Work celebrated its 10th annual Field Education Awards on April 10, recognizing the dedication and impact made by students and community partners. Honorees were nominated by...
