Alyssa Wilbanks representing Unbound Disability Claims at the Florida Venture Forum.

Graduating UCF Student Founded Business to Help Others Obtain Disability Benefits

By combining personal inspiration with technology, the health sciences major has created a startup business that expedites the Social Security...
Jose Arneta

Health Services Administration Alum Helps UCF Interns Kickstart Their Careers

Jose Araneta’s experience as a health services administration intern was an inspiring jumpstart to his career, and he now strives...
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Class Spotlight: Civic Engagement in the U.S. Healthcare System

This general education program course prepares students to navigate the complexities of the healthcare system as confident patients and patient...
Su-I Hou

UCF Professor Awarded Fulbright Grant to Conduct Brain Health Research in Finland

As a Fulbright Program Distinguished Chair award recipient, Su-I Hou will conduct brain health research in Finland...
Mason Moore

UCF Alum Establishes New Fund for Testicular Cancer Research, Awareness

After first being diagnosed with the disease in 2003, Mason Moore ’97 has become active in the cancer community, working...

UCF Patent Will Improve Patient Care

A College of Medicine alum and his UCF research mentor have secured a patent for a digital tool that will...
Venerina Costanza

UCF Student Graduates at 18 with Plans to Become a Doctor

School of Global Health Management and Informatics student Venerina Costanza has always desired to help people, and she’s already started...
Master’s students Cristian Ruiz Veras, Melissa Jackson and Samuel Ali

Health Administration Master’s Students Win Fifth Place at National Case Competition

The UCF team traveled to Atlanta to compete in the National Association of Health Services Executives 28th Annual Everett V...
Giang Vu from the School of Global Health Management and Informatics

UCF Researcher Among 2 Nationwide Selected for Prestigious CDC Fellowship This Year

Giang Vu from the School of Global Health Management and Informatics will complete a two-year Dental Public Health Residency program...
Phillip Wessel and Skye Schwartz

Prioritizing Student Experience in the Internship Program

Associate Instructor Phillip Wessel recently took on the role of internship director, and the school also welcomed Skye Schwartz as...
Ashley Pierre with her fellowship preceptor and co-fellow

Administrative Fellows Share Positive Experiences

Two of last year’s administrative fellows recently shared their positive experiences from the professional setting so far, particularly on the...
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New UCF Study Examines Insurance Barriers to Access Opioid Addiction Medication

While insurance coverage of some forms of buprenorphine has improved over the years, researchers say coverage of new, more effective...
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Global Health Management and Informatics Professor Awarded Gerontological Society Fellowship

Su-I Hou has traveled across the globe to study aging and how other countries support their older populations...
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UCF Graduate Programs Climb in U.S. News Rankings, Highlighting Research Excellence and Community Impact

UCF’s emergency management program ranks No. 2 in the country, and graduate programs in education, engineering and nursing climbed in...
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Seven Master of Health Administration Students Selected for Competitive Fellowships

The prestigious program will help fast-track the careers of these UCF students in the healthcare industry...
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UCF Professor Travels to Israel for Fulbright Specialist Award

The global exchange honor provides College of Community Innovation and Education Professor Su-I Hou an opportunity to share and expand...
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UCF Global Health Management and Informatics Professor Becomes American College of Healthcare Executives Fellow

Su-I Hou’s newly minted status as ACHE Fellow marks the highest standard of professional development in the field of healthcare...
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UCF Receives Association of University Programs in Health Administration Engagement Award

The award honors established member programs who demonstrate involvement in and commitment to the organization...
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24 Faculty Members Receive Promotion

Two dozen faculty members from the College of Community Innovation and Education were approved for promotion effective Aug. 8...
College of Community Innovation and Education 2022 Founders’ Day Honorees

College of Community Innovation and Education 2022 Founders’ Day Honorees

Each year, UCF recognizes outstanding faculty and student accomplishments during the annual Founders’ Day Honors Convocation. Here are the College...
Latarsha Chisolm

A Childhood of Travel Shapes Professor’s Passion to Ensure Quality Care Access for All

Associate Professor Latarsha Chisholm aims to improve quality of care and reduce disparities while implementing innovation in her field...
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UCF Researchers to Identify Decision-making Factors in Courts Regarding Medications for Opioid-use Disorder

The team’s findings will be used by the Office of the State Courts Administrator to develop trainings and guidelines for...
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Recipients of the 2022 Seed Funding Program Announced

The program awarded a total of $1 million to 32 teams. This is the third year the program has been...
Su-I Hou

UCF Researcher Identifies Models For Healthy Aging

As the population ages, communities must adopt more creative ways to help older adults stay mentally and physical healthy and...
Shanessa Stewart and Ellice Mae Sanchez

UCF Health Administration Graduate Students Accepted into Competitive Fellowships

Administrative fellowships are considered the nonclinical equivalent of residency for the healthcare field, and they're extremely hard to secure...

UCF Department of Health Management and Informatics Expands to School

The new designation enables the School of Global Health Management and Informatics to expand their global reach and research...
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Faculty Members Honored with UCF Incentive Awards

Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the 2021 UCF Teaching Incentive Program and Research Incentive Award...
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25 Faculty Members Receive Promotion

In recognition of their commendable performance in assigned teaching, research and service, 25 faculty members from the UCF College...
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UCF Researchers Work with Public Agencies to Examine Pandemic Efforts, Effects

From predicting COVID-19 infection rates to the pandemic’s influence on domestic violence, UCF experts contribute to national and international knowledge...

30 UCF Graduate Programs Rank Among the Best in the Nation

U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Graduate Schools rankings once again reflects UCF’s excellence in emergency and crisis management...