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Resources and Support for the Asian Pacific American Community at UCF
A list of the departments, organizations, resources, and services available to support Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander students, faculty, and staff.
Health Sciences
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...
Physical Therapy
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...
Physical Therapy
UCF & OH Neuro PT Resident Present at Inaugural FPTA Neurology Continuing Education Series
Ashley Gadelha, the current resident of the UCF and Orlando Health neurologic residency program, along with residency director Morris “Rick” Beato, presented at the inaugural...
Social Work
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...
Kinesiology
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...
Physical Therapy
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,...
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Post-Doctoral Scholar Advances Young Children’s Use of AAC
Ching-Yi Liao came to UCF after completing her doctoral degree in special education at Texas A&M University in College Station. She had the unique opportunity...
Athletic Training
New Mentorship Program Pairs Athletic Training Students with Professionals
As students in the Master of Athletic Training program prepare for graduation and their next steps, a new mentorship opportunity will ease their transition into...
Social Work
Pandemic created domestic violence ‘perfect storm’ as U.S. saw 8% spike, UCF researcher says
A new study shows domestic violence incidents spiked more than 8% nationwide in 2020 following lockdown orders intended to stop the spread of the coronavirus...
