CHPS News
Kinesiology
Kinesiology Alumni Earns UCF Dissertation Award
David Boffey, a Division of Kinesiology alumni, was recently selected as the 2021-22 recipient for the University Award for Outstanding Dissertation in the Social Science,...
Physical Therapy
Go Baby Go! UCF chapter partners with elementary robotics club to help immobilized kids
UCF’s chapter of Go Baby Go! visited Sabal Point Elementary School on Jan. 21. The UCF community-based outreach program spent the day with Sabal Point’s...
Social Work
Social Work Student LEADs the Way with Political Activism
Every year, the National Association of Social Workers-FL Chapter (NASW-FL) invites social work students from all over Florida to participate in Legislative Education and Advocacy...
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Students Host Diversity Panel Discussion
The Division of Physical Therapy hosted a virtual panel discussion on Feb. 23 about the importance of diversity within the field of physical therapy, in...
Homepage
Staff Spotlight: Jessica Mays
When it comes to making sure that students are prepared for every stage of their academic career, Jessica Mays, an academic advisor in the College...
Social Work
UCF Names 2022’s 30 Under 30 Alumni Award Winners
UCF Alumni has announced its annual 30 Under 30 Award winners. They are inventors, entrepreneurs, engineers, athletes, academics, teachers and nurses on the frontlines of...
Research
Interprofessional Faculty Earn $1.5 Million Grant To Build Healthcare Provider Resiliency
As COVID-19 challenges the resilience of healthcare providers worldwide, an interprofessional team of UCF health faculty recently received a $1.5 million federal grant to help...
Physical Therapy
UCF DPT Grads Achieve 100% First-Attempt Pass Rate on National Exam for 3 Years In a Row
For the third year in a row, UCF physical therapy graduates have achieved a 100% pass rate on their first attempt on the National Physical...
Social Work
Social Work Student’s Perseverance Honored with Invincible Knights Scholarship
A big obstacle for many students who want to pursue a master’s degree is the cost. The College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) understands...
Communication Disorders Clinic
Speak Up! Group Helps Adults with Disabilities Develop Self-Advocacy and Communication Skills
A new therapy group for adults with disabilities is empowering them with skills related to self-advocacy and social communication. Kelly David, speech-language pathologist and clinical...
