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Health Sciences

Men’s Health Can Be Awkward. Does Humor Help in Testicular Cancer?

Written By: Alex Biese | January 16, 2024
When comedian Tom Green received a diagnosis of testicular cancer, he decided to keep the cameras rolling on his eponymous MTV series. Green, who was...
Kinesiology

Exercise Science Alumna Thrives as Aesthetic Medical Provider and Businesswoman

Written By: Stella Canfield | January 16, 2024
Karli Plunkett ‘14 came to UCF to pursue her bachelor’s in exercise science and during her years as a college student became increasingly interested in...
Innovation Center

“Holoportation,” robot romances: Futurist Faith Popcorn’s latest predictions

Written By: Jennifer A. Kingson | January 11, 2024
“Holoportation,” three-way romances involving robots, extending the natural lives of dogs — they’re all on the latest prediction list from Faith Popcorn, the flamboyant futurist and...
Physical Therapy

Resident Chloe Artrip Shares Concussion Management Expertise

Written By: David Janosik | January 10, 2024
Current resident Dr. Chloe Artrip and residency mentor Marissa Conrad co-presented a case study and current literature on concussion management and concussion examination to current...
Student Spotlight

Graduation Spotlight: Bonnie Kerlin, Kinesiology

Written By: Lasha Markham | December 18, 2023
Meet Bonnie Kerlin. She is a performer, turned strength and conditioning specialist, turned entrepreneur. She’s been showcasing her talents on stage since she was 18...
Student Spotlight

Graduation Spotlight: Jillian Weathington, Health Sciences

Written By: Lasha Markham | December 15, 2023
Meet Jillian Weathington. She knew she wanted to attend medical school eventually and chose health sciences to fulfill the prerequisites. She aspires to be a...
Student Spotlight

Graduation Spotlight: Kamryn Fuqua, Social Work

Written By: Lasha Markham | December 14, 2023
Meet Kamryn Fuqua. She saw her peers at her high school have struggles that prompted the addition of a school social worker her senior year....
Student Spotlight

Graduation Spotlight: Sydney Martinez, Health Sciences

Written By: Lasha Markham | December 13, 2023
Meet Sydney Martinez. Born and raised in Orlando, she grew up living only two minutes away from campus, which she says made UCF feel like...
Student Spotlight

Graduation Spotlight: John Pinette, Kinesiology

Written By: Lasha Markham | December 12, 2023
Meet John Pinette. He coached CrossFit in his free time as a first-year engineering student and found he has a passion for movement and fitness....
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities

Orlando dad helps people with autism enjoy Orlando Magic games

Written By: Caroline Catherman | December 12, 2023
Jason Eichenholz wants his son, Jonathan, to be able to enjoy a live basketball game just like anyone else. But when the pair attended a...

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