Category Archives: Awards & Kudos

It takes more than 13,000 employees to create University of Central Florida’s diverse, welcoming environment and for students to grow, learn and succeed. President Dale Whittaker recently recognized some of those outstanding employees at Human Resource’s 46th annual Employee Awards Program held at the Student Union Pegasus Ballroom. The 2018 program recognized University Support Personnel System employees and […]

Mindi Anderson, an associate professor at the UCF College of Nursing, was recently inducted as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Anderson was selected for her significant contributions over the past decade to advance nursing education through simulation best practices. She is one of 195 distinguished nurse leaders in the 2018 class of fellows. Academy […]

This year’s group features experts in a variety of topics, ranging from human-computer interaction to youth theatre to fairness in the workplace. BY ALLISON HURTADO ’12 | NOVEMBER 2, 2018 Faculty Excellence recently inducted 22 new members into the UCF Scroll & Quill Society, recognizing both creative and research achievements from faculty members whose careers span more than […]

“Student success is enhanced when they have access to advising, information and resources,” said Jessica Simmons, EdD, assistant dean of student affairs at the UCF College of Nursing who has spent more than a decade at the university improving access for prospective and current students. Simmons recently received a 2018 Outstanding Advising Award Winner in […]

Díaz was honored for her contributions to innovative teaching and learning strategies, academic leadership and nursing education research. BY COLLEGE OF NURSING Desiree Díaz, a healthcare simulation educator and assistant professor of nursing, has been inducted into the prestigious Academy of Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing (NLN). Díaz, who was one of […]

By UCF College of Nursing After conducting a nationwide search, the UCF College of Nursing has appointed Joellen Edwards to chair of the Department of Nursing Systems. In that role, Edwards will oversee and manage the programs that prepare students for leadership roles within a health care system. “Her leadership in the fields of health policy and rural […]

By UCF College of Nursing | June 14, 2018 Mindi Anderson, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CHSE-A, ANEF, FAAN Mindi Anderson, an associate professor in the College of Nursing, has been honored with the Excellence in Academia Award from the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning (INACSL). The annual award recognizes educators who have demonstrated […]

By College of Nursing | June 8, 2018 Endowed Chair Gregory F. Welch, a computer scientist and engineer on faculty in the UCF College of Nursing, was recently honored with the 2018 IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Technical Achievement Award for his contributions to human motion tracking and mixed reality applications in medicine and training. Presented by […]

UCF seniors named inaugural recipients of the new Alfred I. duPont Endowed Nursing Scholarship By UCF College of Nursing | April 25, 2018 Scholarship recipients Rebecca Bruce (left) and Caitlin Cox, with duPont’s John Lord Senior Rebecca Bruce of Deland knows that she can ease the pain of sick children and their families one bedside […]

By UCF College of Nursing Seven teams of students from the College of Nursing won scholarship awards for their poster presentations at the UCF Service-Learning Student Showcase held recently. At the annual event, hosted by Experiential Learning at UCF, students across the university present projects that bring value to the community and foster civic responsibility. “In nursing, we […]