College of Health Professions and Sciences News

A survivor of domestic violence, a UCF alum and graduate student has turned a challenging upbringing into success, becoming a role model for herself and others.

Curiosity led Qianxia Jiang from Asia to America and eventually to UCF, where she believes her research around the environmental influences on healthy lifestyles can — and will — lead to meaningful change.

Here are the Knights making an impact worldwide through the U.S. government’s most prestigious academic exchange program.

Associate Professor Nicole Dawson and her collaborators merged decades of clinical experience in geriatric physical therapy, psychology and counseling to create a new treatment framework designed specifically for rehabilitation professionals.

Undergraduate students in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders are leveraging the latest technology to simplify patient education materials.

UCF’s Academic Health Sciences Center is recognized by the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions, which focuses on critical issues affecting health professions.

A research team led by Shaheen Awan and bolstered with a $3.12 million dollar grant is on the verge of filling a long-existing void in speech pathology and assessment of disordered voice to make patient evaluations affordable, accessible and practical. Their solution? A whistle.  

The simulation provides critical training that is harder to access after the pandemic due to concerns related to infectious diseases.

The rankings highlight the university’s efforts in supporting student success, advancing research and upholding a commitment to service.