Survivor Link National Training Program Launches at UCF The program will support nine social work students, developing their ability to respond to domestic violence.
Senior Overcomes Difficult Past to Reach Graduation at 64 After being convicted of a robbery at 17 and overcoming addiction, LeRoy Langston is graduating with plans to become a counselor.
Social Work Student Overcomes Tragedies, Dedicates Self to Helping Others The junior wants to be a positive influence and help others realize their destiny can be greater than what’s been laid out before them.
Virtual Reality Improves Social Work Education Research shows that VR can improve students’ feeling of preparedness in working with Alzheimer’s patients and foster empathy for patients and family members.
Opening Doors During the Federal Government Shutdown UCF student Jessica Manfre was named Coast Guard Spouse of the Year for her work helping provide food and essentials to families in need during the shutdown.
27 UCF Graduate Programs Ranked Among the Top 100 in the Nation Emergency management, nonprofit management and counselor education among the top programs included in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 guide to the Best Graduate Schools.
UCF Changes Lives for Uninsured Farmworkers with Funds from Florida Blue A generous grant will help free clinics staffed by the College of Medicine, College of Nursing, physical therapy and social work programs serve 400-500 patients each year.
9 UCF Alumni-Owned Businesses to Support on Small Business Saturday The event, which will be held Nov. 24 this year, reminds us to shop local, support those in the community and is a chance to support fellow Knights.
UCF Expert Inspires Talk, Dispels Myths About Sexuality When Tameca Harris-Jackson was a freshman at Old Dominion University in Virginia, one of her dormitory mates came bursting into her room, crying inconsolably. “She…
Graduating Knights Pantry Manager Aims to Create Impact Through Policy Before taking on the world, social work major Johnna Gracik is helping others on campus and in the community.
