CHPS News
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...
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...
Health Sciences
23 Students to Receive UCF’s Highest Honor
The 2021 Order of Pegasus recipients includes 15 Burnett Honors College students, six LEAD Scholars, six Student Government leaders, three President’s Leadership Council members, one...
Dean's Office
2021 Women’s History Month Honorees
Recognized by Faculty Excellence, the 2021 honorees have not wavered in their commitments as mentors, role models, friends, researchers and teachers. Every March, Faculty Excellence honors 31...
Physical Therapy
Berry and Beato Present In Brazil on Neurologic Outcome Measures
UCF and Orlando Health’s past neurologic resident, Oliva Berry, and residency director, Morris “Rick” Beato presented virtually on March 3, 2021, as part of the...
Dean's Office
CHPS Students Charge On And Continue Internship Experiences During COVID-19
Across the College of Health Professions and Sciences, students participate in internship experiences to enhance their learning and best prepare them for their future careers...
Health Sciences
Health Sciences Alumna Shares How She Discovered Her Path
Taylor Goss ’18, a Health Sciences graduate currently working on her second master’s degree before applying to medical school, did not grow up wanting to...
Athletic Training
AT Preceptor of the Month for February 2021: Scott Schenker
At right, Scott Shenker, head athletic trainer for Lake Highland Prep, receives his certificate as the UCF AT Preceptor of the Month for February 2021...
