Hi there! My name is Nicole Weissman and I am a senior in the Bachelor of Health Science program on the pre-physical therapy track. Originally from Parkland, FL, I began studying at UF in 2017, and I am scheduled to graduate this coming May. I have recently finished filling out…

Hello everyone! My name is Dalton Arnold and I am a senior in the Bachelor of Health Science program on the pre-nursing track from Sarasota, Florida. I will be applying to the accelerated BSN program here at the University of Florida this upcoming fall. I ultimately have one goal in…

Hi Gators! My name is Jordan Kennedy and I am beginning my fourth year as a Health Science student this fall. I hope to begin optometry school after graduation, and eventually own my own practice. I am from Palm Harbor, Florida, which is right near Clearwater Beach and Tampa. I…

Hello! My name is Nia Close. I am a third-year student at the University of Florida pursuing a degree in Health Science with minors in Health Disparities in Society and Leadership. As a proud native of Tallahassee, FL, I am the eldest daughter of Drs. Billy and Fran Close. I…

Hi everyone! My name is Maddie Thomas and I am a senior in the Bachelor of Health Science program with a minor in Disabilities in Society. After graduation, I hope to attend graduate school for Occupational Therapy. I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida and hope to eventually…

Allison Petkoff, a 2019 graduate of the Bachelor of Public Health program shares how she is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in her role with the Infectious Disease Policy Office. “After graduating from the Bachelor of Public Health program in Spring of 2019, I was fortunate…

Hey everyone! My name is Lindsey Berkowitz and I am a student in the Bachelor of Health Science program, in hopes of becoming an Occupational Therapist. I’m from Orlando, Florida and as most people assume, I do actually live next to Disney World. After I graduate the BHS program, I’m…

Emily McHugh, a senior in the bachelor’s program in communication sciences and disorders, is the winner of UF’s Best Paper Award for 2020. McHugh is one of only three students to receive the award among more than 350 students who presented research at last week’s Undergraduate Research Symposium, presented by…

Major: Public Health Minor: Health Promotion Hometown: Melbourne, FL Why major in public health? The public health major has opened my eyes to the limitless opportunities I have to pursue my passions of public health and medicine. This major introduces students to the endless possibilities we have to solve…