Category Archives: Alumni & Friends

A UCF nursing doctoral student is using her experience with research to develop hundreds of masks for local nurses and fellow Knights. Read More

A National Nurses Day spotlight on DNP Student Kellie Chapman, who uses her experience as a nurse to train others in Brevard County hospital emergency rooms. Read More

In 2007, senior Brandie Hollinger ’07BSN made history when she became the first female UCF student-body president. She also received the university’s highest student honor, the Order of Pegasus, and after graduation, was recognized with the UCF Alumni Rising Star award. Now, she’s the voice for her patients in the Pediatric ICU. Read More

The national observance recognizes women who have shown a commitment to humanity and the planet. Congratulations to Dr. Jackie LaManna ’13PhD, an expert in advanced diabetes management and diabetes education, on being recognized as one of the 31 honored for Women’s History Month 2020. Read More

The list of recipients includes two Knight nurse alumni: Blake Lynch ’14 (aka Nurse Blake) Amanda Schultz ’17 Read More

Q&A interview with UCF alumna Peggy (Butner) McLaughlin ’87, a registered nurse specializing in diabetes care at Parrish Medical Center in Titusville. Read More

AdventHealth has selected UCF alumna, Julie Vincent ’16DNP, to serve as vice president and chief clinical officer for the company’s Central Florida Division – North Region. Effective Nov. 18, Vincent will lead clinical efforts and provide executive oversight for the chief nursing officers and chief medical officers for the AdventHealth operations in Flagler, Lake and […]

After surviving strokes, nursing grad Rachel Groves ’05 ’07MS and former UCF offensive lineman Ray Forsythe started the YESS Foundation to help other young stroke survivors. Read More

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. For hundreds of Apopka farmworkers living in poverty, receiving regular, quality healthcare is an endless challenge. But thanks to an interdisciplinary effort from the University of Central Florida’s […]

The Parramore Healthy Community Coalition will spearhead initiatives ranging from nutrition education to diabetes screenings for the community. Healthy lifestyles enable individuals to live full, productive lives. It allows children to maximize their growth and learning potential. It enables parents to excel at their careers and pass along positive behaviors to their children. It creates […]