Category Archives: College & Campus News

By UCF College of Nursing Professors Mindi Anderson, Desiree Díaz and Laura Gonzalez from the UCF College of Nursing are among the first 28 simulation educators worldwide who have earned advanced certification in the field. “Very few, if any, universities in the country have the same level of advanced educators on faculty,” said Mary Lou […]

By Christine Dellert | March 20, 2018 Beginning in July, UCF will have two new colleges and a new interdisciplinary, inter-college school, bringing together programs in key areas where the university excels. The new colleges and school are part of an academic reorganization launched last year to position UCF as a leader in driving 21st-century health care […]

UCF to create new Academic Health Sciences Center at Lake Nona and college of urban innovation and education downtown By A. Dale Whittaker, University President | January 22, 2018 As we like to say at UCF: If there’s a better way, we should do it. We know that successful 21st-century institutions must evolve as rapidly […]

By Barbara Abney A clinical trial is underway to help older cancer patients facing chemotherapy, learn to take better care of themselves at home. University of Central Florida endowed professor in oncology nursing and cancer researcher Victoria Loerzel developed the education tool. The trial, being conducted at the UF Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health, […]

By College of Nursing | December 13, 2017 Two faculty members at the UCF College of Nursing were recently recognized by the Florida Organization of Nurse Executives (FONE) for their contributions to the nursing profession. FONE, which promotes excellence in leadership to shape the future of health care in Florida, honored Diane R. Andrews, associate professor, with […]

By College of Nursing | November 28, 2017 The UCF College of Nursing has received full reaccreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a national accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. CCNE accreditation is a peer review process that follows national standards to ensure the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate and […]

By College of Nursing Michele Upvall, professor at the UCF College of Nursing, has been inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Upvall, who is one of 173 highly distinguished nurse leaders inducted in the 2017 class of fellows, was selected for her dedication to innovations in global health. The newly inducted fellows were honored […]

By College of Nursing Effective this fall semester, the University of Central Florida College of Nursing is now organized by program focus instead of degree. The college, which educates the most newly licensed baccalaureate prepared nurses in the state, has changed its internal structure from undergraduate and graduate departments to the Department of Nursing Systems and Department […]

By Anna Allred and Drexler James Students from the College of Nursing and the College of Health and Public Affairs came together for an interprofessional education (IPE) event in July. The one-day training taught the students about acute medicine, cervical spine restriction, management of concussions, management of the equipment-laden athlete with spinal injury and other medical related […]

By College of Nursing The nine recent graduates from the University of Central Florida College of Nursing Healthcare Simulation program are the first in the state fully trained to lead in the high demand field. “Health care simulation is the perfect blend of educational theory, active practice, innovative technology and self-reflection. I firmly believe this is the […]