CHPS News
Social Work
UCF Expert Inspires Talk, Dispels Myths About Sexuality
When Tameca Harris-Jackson was a freshman at Old Dominion University in Virginia, one of her dormitory mates came bursting into her room, crying inconsolably. “She...
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Student Wins Competitive $1,000 UCF Scholarship
Niki Loy, a senior communication sciences and disorders student, was selected as a recipient of UCF’s What’s Next: Integrative-Learning Scholarship for the fall semester. The...
Dean's Office
Meet the New CHPS Interim Dean
He’s raised two children who are international judo champions, helped NASCAR pit crews get stronger and faster, and has taught senior citizens how to get...
Dean's Office
A Fond Farewell
Interim Dean José Fernández will step down Aug. 7 from his yearlong role of leading the academic reorganization of the College of Health and Public...
Physical Therapy
Student is First to Graduate from New Anatomical Sciences Program
On Aug. 4, Amnie Ashour will be the first student to graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Anatomical Sciences from UCF. By completing the 22-credit-hour...
Kinesiology
UCF Grad Draws Inspiration from The Rock
As soon as Heather Robison saw the inspiring words from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, she knew the quote was meant to adorn her UCF graduation...
Social Work
Graduating Knights Pantry Manager Aims to Impact Through Policy
If you’ve ever walked through Ferrell Commons on campus, you’ve likely passed the dark doors of Knights Pantry. It’s hard to tell but there is...
Physical Therapy
Dr. Stock named member of the UCF Institutional Review Board
Last week, Dr. Stock was named an Alternate Member of the UCF Institutional Review Board. In his new role, Dr. Stock will be evaluating research...
Kinesiology
In New Study, Children With Autism Learn the Gentle Way of Judo
For one hour each week, children in a new UCF research study shed their label of autism, don white uniforms called judogis and become judokas...
Physical Therapy
Knight Therapy: Turning Bare Feet into Smiles
Students in UCF’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program recently had big, medium and little shoes to fill. The students, along with members of the American...