Latest Epilepsy News

Viktorija Senkute, a former UCF rower with epilepsy, wins Lithuania’s first medal in Paris

Aug. 03, 2024 13:24 PM EDT

VAIRES-SUR-MARNE, France (AP) — A former University of Central Florida rower with epilepsy who won Lithuania’s first medal at the Paris Olympics on Saturday hopes her achievement will help motivate others with the disorder. Viktorija Senkute, who attended the Florida college from...

Former University of Florida president will return on an interim basis after Ben Sasse's resignation

Jul. 24, 2024 10:04 AM EDT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A former University of Florida president will take back the role on an interim basis following ex-U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse's unexpected announcement last week that he was stepping down from the job after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy. The school's Board...

University of Florida president Ben Sasse is resigning after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy

Jul. 19, 2024 14:56 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — University of Florida president Ben Sasse, a controversial pick almost two years ago when he was named to lead one of the top public universities in the U.S., plans to leave his position to focus on taking care of his family after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy. ...