CHPS News
Health Sciences
Men’s Health Encompasses A Wide Variety of Topics and Concerns
In 1948, the World Health Organization defined health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease...
Health Sciences
Why Are COVID-19 Cases Trending Younger? Expert Blames Invincibility Mindset.
With the age of new coronavirus cases trending younger across Florida, health experts are digging into why this is happening. Health officials told Spectrum News...
Health Sciences
Health Sciences Alumnus Shares How Getting Involved Helped Him Find His Passions
Growing up, Taylor Duffy ‘20 was on track to become a professional tennis player. At the age of 16, he was nationally ranked and seemed...
Communication Sciences and Disorders
New UCF class looks into lingering COVID-19 effects of those placed on ventilation
A brand new speech pathology class at the University of Central Florida is looking into the lingering effects of coronavirus, especially for those who were...
Social Work
Fostering Relationships with Refugees Through Psychosocial Support
Resettling into a new country can be difficult for anyone. UCF Social Work Assistant Professor Asli Cennet Yalim talks about the increased challenges refugees experience...
Communication Sciences and Disorders
COVID-19 prompts UCF to design new speech pathology course
Starting Monday, UCF will offer a new online graduate speech pathology course designed to teach students and professionals the nuances of their job in the...
Communication Sciences and Disorders
UCF CARD Receives $150,000 Gift to Help Those with Autism and Their Families
The UCF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities recently received a gift of $150,000 from Providing Autism Links & Supports(PALS). UCF CARD is one of...
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Linda I. Rosa-Lugo Elected to National ASHA Post
Linda I. Rosa-Lugo, Associate Dean of Faculty Excellence and Graduate and Global Affairs, was recently elected Vice President for Speech-Language Pathology Practice for the American...
Social Work
An Open Letter from the Interim Director of UCF Social Work
Dear Students & Community Partners, The faculty and staff of the School of Social Work at the University of Central Florida stand united with those...
Social Work
Social Work Student Overcomes Tragedies, Dedicates Self to Helping Others
The junior wants to be a positive influence and help others realize their destiny can be greater than what’s been laid out before them.
