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Mon Mar 15
A highly regarded name in the field of optics was recruited a year ago to CREOL, the College of Optics and Photonics, for his expertise in multiple areas of research. Yehuda Braiman, Ph.D., brings more than 20 years experience as a distinguished research and development scientist at Tennessee’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, along with a…
Mon Mar 15
Joseph DiNapoli, a senior instructor in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, recently established The Joe DiNapoli âExtended Journeys’ Endowed Scholarship Fund for “nontraditional” students, a term he believes needs revision. “It can be difficult coming into an academic program later in life,” DiNapoli explains. “I think that term may have a negative connotation that…
Thu Mar 11
The UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences welcomes Matthew Theriot, who will lead the School of Social Work as its new director starting August 8, 2021. As a faculty member for more than 17 years at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Theriot served in several leadership roles. He was the director of ASCEND,…
Thu Mar 11
Congratulations to the new emeritus faculty in the College of Health Professions and Sciences! The faculty emeritus title is reserved for individuals who have achieved eminence. It honors both the individual and the university. We thank these faculty for their lasting impact and wish them all the best in their retirement. Jack RyallsSchool of Communication…
Wed Mar 10
Eleazar “Trey” Vasquez, a professor of exceptional student education, has been named an American Council on Education Fellow. He will join the 2021-2022 class of the ACE Fellows Program, a leadership development initiative designed to identify and prepare faculty, staff, and administrators for senior positions in college and university leadership. Since joining UCF in 2008, Vasquez’s…
Wed Mar 10
Ron Piccolo, Ph.D., Chair and Galloway Professor of Management, Department of Management at UCF College of Business, was recently named to the executive board of directors for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO). Piccolo joins a talented group of leading Orlando and national executives that includes: Chair: John de Armas, CEO, Profitland…
Wed Mar 10
Adjunct faculty represent 57 percent of university instructional employees nationally. What often gets overlooked by some, however, is the value this demographic adds to many stakeholders, most importantly the student academic and professional-development experience. But there are many important investments that adjuncts bring to higher education. The bottom line is that adjunct faculty from the…
Wed Mar 10
UCF’s Timothy Letzring has joined the 77-member board of trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) as the only representative among Florida’s State University System. Letzring serves as the senior associate provost for Academic Affairs and directs UCF’s Academic Program Quality, Operational Excellence and Assessment Support, and UCF Global.…
Wed Mar 10
Once again U.S. News & World Report has ranked UCF among the best online programs in the nation for both undergraduate and graduate nursing degrees. In the 2021 Best Online Programs rankings, UCF is ranked No. 8 for Best Online Nursing Education Master’s programs, No. 14 for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs, and No. 27 (tie) for Best Online Master’s…
Wed Mar 10
Dr. Daniel Witter, who leads the UCF-HCA psychiatry residency program at North Florida Regional Medical Center, has received a national award for the way he teaches young physicians to care for their patients’ mental health. The American Psychiatric Association presented him with the 2020-2021 Irma Bland, MD Award for Excellence in Medical Education for exceptional…
Tue Mar 9
Class Name WST3371 Women and Leadership Instructor Anne Bubriski When is it offered? Spring. How many students in a class? Honors: Maximum 20. Online: Maximum 45. Prerequisites ENC1102 (Composition II) From the Professor Why should a student take this class? It’s so empowering for the students. It’s one of my favorite classes. The first day…
Mon Mar 8
Five College of Medicine faculty are among 31 women being honored by UCF Faculty Excellence during March for Women’s History Month. The awardees were nominated by peers and colleagues for their impact on campus and the community. “This year, as we continue to charge on during a pandemic, our women faculty have not wavered in…
Mon Mar 8
Tracy MacIntosh, M.D, M.P.H., M.S., FACEP, is the College of Medicine’s new Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Selected after a national search, Dr. MacIntosh currently serves as Associate Program Director for the medical school’s Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Osceola Regional Medical Center and Chair of the UCF/HCA GME Consortium DEI Committee. “Throughout…
Mon Mar 8
Sharing the news of a miscarriage can be a difficult conversation, particularly with younger children. As a board-certified OB/GYN with decades of practice experience, College of Medicine faculty member Dr. I. Cori Baill knows firsthand the stress of an early pregnancy loss on a family’s youngest members, and often wished she had a resource to…
Sat Mar 6
The University of Central Florida prides itself on its faculty members and their research, and according to a new study that appeared in the PLOS Biology journal, it has every reason to. UCF researchers are among the top 2% of their fields. The study, titled “Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators,” analyzed six factors related to research…
Wed Mar 3
Fueled by a release of pent-up economic demand, unemployment will decline and Americans will spend more money through 2021, says Sean Snaith, renowned economist and director of UCF’s Institute for Economic Forecasting. While consumer spending shrank by 3.9 percent in 2020 amid the recession, the institute’s first-quarter U.S. forecast predicts spending will accelerate to an…
Tue Mar 2
Globally recognized optical and infrared materials scientist Clara Rivero-Baleine, Ph.D., has dedicated her life to the field of optics. In celebration of her many contributions to the field, CREOL, the UCF College of Optics and Photonics, named Rivero-Baleine the recipient of 2019’s Distinguished Alumni Award. “I am honored to be recognized by an institution that…
Mon Mar 1
Sponsored by LIFE@UCF Each March, Faculty Excellence honors 31 women for their impact on students and UCF’s campus community. This year, as we continue to charge on during a pandemic, our women faculty have not wavered in their commitments as mentors, role models, friends, researchers and teachers. This blog post will be updated daily during…
Fri Feb 26
Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz, associate professor of studio art, is the first SVAD faculty member to be be elected for a four-year term on the College Art Association Board of Directors. As a member of the board, Raimundi-Ortiz will help set policy for all aspects of CAA’s activities. The nationally-renowned organization promotes the visual arts and their…
Thu Feb 25
Professor Khim Kelly recently added the title of KPMG Professor of Accounting to her achievements. Kelly, who joined the Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting in the College of Business in 2016, teaches courses in financial and managerial accounting. Her research focuses on the design of performance measurement, evaluation and compensation practices in organizations. Her…