College of Health Professions and Sciences

Clinical Associate Professor Jennifer Tucker Honored with APTA Societal Impact Award

Tue Aug 30

PHYSICAL THERAPY Clinical Associate Professor Jennifer Tucker Honored with APTA Societal Impact Award WRITTEN BY: PAUL KELLY | AUGUST 25, 2022 Jennifer Tucker, a clinical associate professor within the Program of Physical Therapy, is the 2022 recipient of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Societal Impact Award. The award specifically recognizes individuals who exemplify the compassionate nature of…

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New Undergraduate Social Work and the Law Certificate Provides Insight into How Two Disciplines Support Mutual Goals

Wed Aug 10

SOCIAL WORK New Undergraduate Social Work and the Law Certificate Provides Insight into How Two Disciplines Support Mutual Goals WRITTEN BY: UCF SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK | AUGUST 8, 2022 New Social Work and the Law certificate will provide undergraduate students an understanding of the intersection between social work and the law in order to…

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First-gen Immigrant Reflects on Contributions to Local Community Before Graduation

Fri Aug 5

On Aug. 9, 2016, two days after her 16th birthday, Victoria Orindas and her family immigrated to the United States from the Republic of Moldova. The very next day, she started high school. “Waking up in a whole new country and starting school the same day didn’t really give me the time to experience culture shock,”…

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Social Work Track Doctoral Candidate Khalilah Louis Caines Awarded FICW Fellowship

Mon Jul 25

Khalilah Louis Caines, LCSW is earning her Ph.D. in Public Affairs within the social work track and has recently been awarded $5,000 for a 2022-2023 Dissertation Fellowship from the Florida Institute for Child Welfare (FICW). This institute is dedicated to “research and scholarship that promotes and improves the safety, permanency and well-being outcomes for children…

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Turning Negatives into Positives: How a Student Took Experiences from Mother’s Diagnosis to Find Future Career

Wed Jul 20

Tori Currier, a fourth semester student in the Communication Sciences and Disorders master’s degree program, knows what it’s like to go through hard times when a loved one receives a life-changing medical diagnosis. More importantly, she knows how impactful it is to have the right people on your medical team. Currier decided to become a speech…

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Forbes Advisor Lists UCF Social Work as One of the Best Online MSW Programs

Mon Jul 18

UCF School of Social Work’s Online  Master of Social Work  (MSW) program has been ranked among the best online programs of 2022 by  Forbes Advisor. Forbes notes that the School’s Online MSW program “provides a hands-on education to future social workers” at a low-tuition rate. The methodology for this selection used 17 data points in…

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Kristen Schellhase Inducted into 2022 Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida Hall of Fame

Wed Jul 13

Kristen Schellhase, program director for UCF Athletic Training Program, was inducted into the Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida (ATAF) Hall of Fame for 2022. Hall of Fame membership is given in recognition of those who have supported the athletic training profession through state activities, worked to establish the profession of athletic training, and been involved in the caring…

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Fukuda Wins Educator of the Year

Tue Jul 12

David Fukuda, an associate professor and Division of Kinesiology chair, is the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Educator of the Year for 2022. Fukuda was selected by the NSCA’s Education Committee and past award recipients based on his contributions to the education and clinical application of strength training and conditioning. Fukuda was recognized at the NSCA…

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BSW Student Jack Jordan Receives onePULSE Foundation 49 Legacy Scholarship

Thu Jun 30

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) student, Jack Jordan has been awarded one of the 49 Legacy Scholarships established by the onePULSE Foundation for the Fall 2022 semester. The onePULSE Foundation was established “to create a sanctuary of hope” in the memory of the Pulse nightclub victims and survivors of the June 12, 2016 attack. In honor…

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The Performing Arts at UCF Empowers Community Members Living with Aphasia

Thu Jun 30

A partnership between the School of Performing Arts, the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and the Department of Psychology at UCF is helping improve the lives of people living with aphasia. Aphasia is a condition that stems from a brain injury, most commonly the result of an accident or stroke. People with aphasia may struggle…

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UCF Institute of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Science Advances Scientific Thinking in Students at all Levels

Fri Jun 17

When students are interested in the fields of kinesiology and physical therapy, it is often because they want to help people; but students don’t need to wait to graduate to make an impact. Through the Institute of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Science (IEPRS), UCF provides students with research experiences that combine their interest and passion in exercise…

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Clinical Spotlight: Kelly David Shares Lived and Learned Expertise with CSD Graduate Students

Fri Jun 17

COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS Clinical Spotlight: Kelly David Shares Lived and Learned Expertise with CSD Graduate Students WRITTEN BY: CHPS STAFF | JUNE 17, 2022As part of Speak Up!, clients with communication disabilities meet weekly to discuss topics related to self-advocacy and practice social communication skills in a safe and supportive environment. The hands-on education…

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A Legendary Career in Social Work: Sophia Dziegielewski Retires After 20 Plus Years

Thu Jun 16

As a child of immigrants from Poland, and a first-generation U.S. graduate, Sophia Dziegielewski has always desired to learn more. She has devoted over 20 years to the UCF School of Social Work through teaching, advancing research in the discipline, and helping to support infrastructure for the School and University. To commemorate her retirement, we explore her…

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Mangum Awarded Department of Defense Grant as Part of Research Team to Improve Knee Pain and Function

Thu Jun 16

Colby Mangum  was recently awarded a grant as a co-investigator through the Department of Defense focused on improving rehabilitation for chronic pain around the kneecap (Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program Clinical Translational Research Award – Clinical Trial). The project, “Optimizing Clinical Outcomes for Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Using Strength Training Rehabilitation Incorporating Power Exercises (STRIPE)”…

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Cramer To Serve as New Senior Associate Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs

Tue Jun 7

Dr. Joel Cramer is the newly hired senior associate dean for the College of Health Professions and Sciences. In this role, Cramer is responsible for the daily administration of the college in addition to supporting the success of CHPS faculty and graduate students and the excellence of CHPS’ graduate programs. He will work with leaders in the…

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BSW Student Mary Farley Receives Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship and Grant

Tue Jun 7

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) student, Mary Farley is a recipient of the 2022 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program, Track 1 (SURF Fellow). Through this program, Farley will receive a $2000 scholarship for the Summer C term for her work on a research or creative project over the summer, from the UCF Office of Undergraduate…

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UCF Go Baby Go Presents Encanto Car at Megacon

Tue Jun 7

On May 21,  UCF Go Baby Go! program  attended Megacon Orlando, where they presented a family from Tampa with a modified car, thanks to their continued partnership with Variety – the Children’s Charity of Florida. The car’s design was inspired by the Disney film “Encanto” and special guest Jessica Darrow, the voice actress behind Encanto…

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UCF Health Sciences Faculty Jeanette Garcia’s Research Explores Sustainable Wellness for Children with ASD

Mon Jun 6

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopment disorder associated with a range of social communication impairments, restricted and repetitive behaviors, and other health issues, is on the rise from 1 in 150 adolescents diagnosed with this disorder in 2000 to more recent estimates of 1 in 44. Fortunately, researchers at UCF, like Health…

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Athletic Training Program Hosts Extreme Simulation Event to Enhance First Responder Skills

Thu Jun 2

Students in the master of athletic training program teamed up with licensed athletic trainers in the community for a hyper-realistic emergency training simulation event to enhance their first responder skills. With more catastrophic events occurring at mass gatherings like sporting events, ATs are among the first responders who provide life-saving care. The event was in partnership with…

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New Physical Therapy Professor Brings Clinical Research, Passion to Position

Tue May 31

Abigail “Abby” Wilson always knew that she wanted to help people. She wanted to have more than a successful career – she wanted to have a purpose that made her feel fulfilled. Originally, Wilson worked in business, but the more she learned about healthcare, and specifically physical therapy, the more her heart was drawn to the…

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