UCF College of Nursing

Ali Haskins Lisle, Ph.D., has been named the Director of Development and Operations for the UCF-led Virtual Experience Research Accelerator (VERA). VERA is a nearly $5 million U.S. National Science Foundation project to develop the first large-scale human-machine system for virtual reality human subjects research, with the goals of affording very large studies, very quickly, […]

The honor is designed to recognize some of UCF’s brightest stars who shine a positive light on UCF and in their respective fields. UCF College of Nursing faculty member Desiree Díaz is among 15 faculty members who were celebrated for their leadership and the impact they are making in communities, the nation and in the […]

For Hispanic Heritage Month, new Knight nurse Aliyah Gonzalez ’21 ’23BSN shares how she found her path at UCF and a passion for helping others. When Aliyah Gonzalez ’21 ’23BSN began her freshman year at UCF, it was a big change. “I literally remember getting lost every day my first week,” says the two-time alumna. […]

Only celebrating its 60th anniversary, UCF is an innovative technology and research university producing talent for in-demand fields like nursing and engineering, which are ranked among the nation’s best degree programs. UCF’s Continued Recognition in Innovation UCF continues to be recognized as one of the nation’s top and most innovative universities — rising as an […]

To support increased student enrollment, aided by PIPELINE funding, the College of Nursing has increased its full-time faculty members by 26 percent. When UCF College of Nursing begins the new semester today, there will be many new faces in the hallways and classrooms. Across three UCF campuses in Central Florida, the college will welcome its […]

UCF will award nearly 300 nursing degrees this week, adding much-needed skilled graduates to the region’s talent pipeline to impact the health of communities. This week, 290 students will cross the stage at Addition Financial Arena during the Summer 2023 commencement ceremonies and officially become a UCF Knight nurse. Of the nursing degrees being awarded, […]

From musical theater to bartender to now Knight nurse, Kris Hysler — who graduates Saturday — is ready for her next adventure and proves you’re never too old to start over. Kristen “Kris” Hysler is not your typical nursing student. At the age of 38, she’s nearly the oldest in her accelerated second degree bachelor’s in […]

The honor is the highest level of recognition for nurse scientists, and recognizes their significant contributions to improve the nursing profession. Carmen Giurgescu, the Chatlos Foundation endowed chair, associate dean of research and professor in UCF’s College of Nursing, is among 22 distinguished nurse researchers who will be inducted in the 2023 Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall […]

Five College of Nursing faculty members are among this year’s awardees being recognized for excellence and productivity in research, teaching and service. Five College of Nursing faculty are among the 143 UCF faculty members who recently achieved significant career milestones in earning promotions and tenure for the 2022-23 cycle. The approved faculty­ — 93 for […]

Associate Professor Ladda Thiamwong is UCF College of Nursing’s 12th fellow of the organization— which honors the profession’s most accomplished leaders. Ladda Thiamwong, associate professor in UCF’s College of Nursing, is one of 253 distinguished nurse leaders — and among four in Florida — who have been named to the 2023 class of fellows by […]