CHPS News
Health Sciences
School Day Structure Could Benefit Children’s Health
Researchers found that children’s obesogenic behaviors on school days are more favorable compared to non-school days. Having a structured environment for children, whether during school...
Communication Sciences and Disorders
A Full-Circle Journey: How a CSD Alumna’s Strengths and Family Drove Her Success
When Rachel Williams ‘96MA was growing up in Brevard County, her parents often urged her to consider a career in education. They were lifelong educators...
Health Sciences
Transforming Students into Healthcare Professionals: Health Sciences Instructor Reflects on 10-Year Career at UCF
Valerie Schulz, a recently retired instructor in the Department of Health Sciences, saw many changes during her 10-year career at the University of Central Florida. The university grew and became one of the largest in the...
Innovation Center
UCF Installs Impressive Dr. Hologram Technology to Improve Healthcare Simulation Education
Today’s most innovative hologram technology is now being used in the academic setting to provide unique healthcare simulation education experiences. This Fall, the University of...
Communication Sciences and Disorders
CSD Undergraduate Defies Dire Predictions, Continues to Rise
When Ashlei McGhee, an undergraduate student in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, was born two and a half months early, she weighed barely...
Physical Therapy
UCF DPT Faculty and Alumni Present at FPTA Conference
The 2021 Florida Physical Therapy Association conference will take place Sept. 23-26 in Orlando and will feature faculty, students and alumni from the Division of Physical Therapy. Check out the list below to see where our UCF DPT representatives will be presenting...
DPT Program Student Spotlight
Two DPT Alumni Named to Board of Directors for Florida Physical Therapy Association
Constanza Aranda Garcia ’18 and Amanda Williamson ’15 were recently named to the Board of Directors for the Florida Physical Therapy Association. Garcia will serve...
Staff Spotlights
Staff Spotlight – David Janosik
As the Web Application Developer for the College of Health Professions and Sciences, David Janosik works across the college to ensure that the most current...
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Early Career Exposure Plants Seeds for Fruitful, Award-Winning Career for CSD Alumna
From an early age, seeds were planted in the mind and life of Athanasia Svenning ’16 ’18MA, leading her to the field of communication sciences and disorders. Her mother, a...
Kinesiology
Faculty and Staff Gym Opens After Year-long Renovation
Faculty and staff members have a newly renovated space on campus dedicated to their health and wellness. The Wellness Research Center, also known as the employee...
