UCF Today
- Fill Out the FAFSA Before Feb. 15 to Get Financial Aid for 2025-26Submitting your FAFSA by UCF’s priority date — Feb. 15 — ensures you are considered for the widest range of financial aid, helping to make your education at UCF affordable and accessible.
- Worldwide Experts, Physicians Gather at UCF AI in Medicine SummitAt the event, experts explored how the technology can be used to improve patient care.
- UCF Wins First Place in the Southeast Regional Ethics BowlAfter beating 14 teams in the regional event, the UCF Ethics Bowl Team will travel to Virginia in February 2025 to compete in the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics’ Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl.
- UCF Awarded $4.2 Million Grant for Research and Student Education in Quantum MaterialsUCF and the University of Washington earned a Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials award from the U.S. National Science Foundation to expand participation and access to quantum materials research, education and training.
Arts
- What Is Hanukkah?UCF Associate Professor of Judaic Studies Ken Hanson shares the significance of the eight-day celebration and its customs.
- UCF to Host Crossroads Speaker Series Featuring Daryl Holt of Electronic ArtsThe event, which takes place Thursday, Nov. 21 at the UCF Downtown campus, showcases the intersection of business and philanthropy.
- UCF Partners with Universal Creative to Inspire Next Generation of Themed Entertainment LeadersEach semester, UCF students work on-site at Universal Orlando Resort, gaining first-hand experience in developing theme park rides and experiences, including the upcoming Universal Epic Universe.
- UCF Named Top Producer for Fulbright Students for Second YearHere are the Knights making an impact worldwide through the U.S. government’s most prestigious academic exchange program.
Business
- UCF Team Places Fourth in 2024 Blackstone LaunchPad Florida Network Innovation ChallengeThe sport business management students earned $1,250, as well as industry connections and hands-on learning experiences that will benefit them in their careers.
- UCF Team Wins First Place at 2024 HSI Battle of the Brains National ChampionshipThis is the second time in the competition’s four-year history that UCF has earned the national championship title. Para la versión en Español, oprima aquí.
- UCF Alum Brandon Brown Named New Director of TIDESBrown currently serves as president of the Sport Marketing Association and is a marketing consultant for sport entities such as Fox Sports and the NFL.
- UCF Awards Promotion and Tenure to 104 FacultyThe designations recognize years of excellence and productivity in teaching, research and service.
Colleges
- Fill Out the FAFSA Before Feb. 15 to Get Financial Aid for 2025-26Submitting your FAFSA by UCF’s priority date — Feb. 15 — ensures you are considered for the widest range of financial aid, helping to make your education at UCF affordable and accessible.
- UCF Wins First Place in the Southeast Regional Ethics BowlAfter beating 14 teams in the regional event, the UCF Ethics Bowl Team will travel to Virginia in February 2025 to compete in the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics’ Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl.
- UCF Awarded $4.2 Million Grant for Research and Student Education in Quantum MaterialsUCF and the University of Washington earned a Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials award from the U.S. National Science Foundation to expand participation and access to quantum materials research, education and training.
- UCF Department of Educational Leadership and Higher Education Accepted to Prestigious University CouncilAdmission to this University Council for Educational Administration, a research-oriented consortium of higher education institutions, requires rigorous program and institutional review.
Community
- From Passion to Purpose: A UCF Student’s Path to Global ServiceThrough UCF’s International Medical Outreach program, Charlotte Disney has gone beyond the classroom, gaining hands-on experience addressing healthcare disparities in global communities.
- UCF, State Universities Partner to Upscale Impact of University-Assisted Community Schools in FloridaUniversity researchers are partnering with Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Florida International University, and the University of South Florida to invest in and build upon unique community needs across four school districts.
- What Is Hanukkah?UCF Associate Professor of Judaic Studies Ken Hanson shares the significance of the eight-day celebration and its customs.
- 5 Things You Need to Know About Giving Tuesday at UCFGifts made to the university on the annual global day of giving — this year on Dec. 3 — can lead to a better future for our community and beyond.
Health
- Worldwide Experts, Physicians Gather at UCF AI in Medicine SummitAt the event, experts explored how the technology can be used to improve patient care.
- From Passion to Purpose: A UCF Student’s Path to Global ServiceThrough UCF’s International Medical Outreach program, Charlotte Disney has gone beyond the classroom, gaining hands-on experience addressing healthcare disparities in global communities.
- The Threat of Antibiotic ResistanceIn honor of U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, UCF microbiologist and professor Taseen Desin provides recommendations for preventing antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
- UCF Professor Named American College of Physician’s 2024 Outstanding Teacher of the Year for FloridaThe award honors College of Medicine Professor Abdo Asmar for his outstanding leadership and dedication to medical education.
Opinion
- Why Does the U.S. Still Have an Electoral College?Professor of History John Sacher shares insight on the process by which the United States elects its president and vice president, and if it needs to be reconsidered.
- Why Should You Study Italian in Florida?Chiara Mazzucchelli, the Neil Euliano chair and director of UCF’s Italian studies program, shares five potential benefits of studying the language.
- Why Autism Awareness Alone Isn’t EnoughAutism acceptance is the goal for the UCF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities and the 22,000 individuals with autism spectrum disorders they work to support.
- The Beloved Community: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Collective Effort to Live, Learn and Love at a UniversityLove for one’s community does not happen automatically or easily. It is created and promoted through respect and dignity for others.
Research
- UCF Awarded $4.2 Million Grant for Research and Student Education in Quantum MaterialsUCF and the University of Washington earned a Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials award from the U.S. National Science Foundation to expand participation and access to quantum materials research, education and training.
- Have You Been Scammed Lately?Scammers keep coming up with new tactics to gain access to our personal finances, especially when targeting older people. Researcher Nichole Lighthall tells us how we can all do something about it.
- Florida Panthers Deemed Unaffected by Emerging Fatal Genetic Condition in New UCF-led ResearchUCF biologists collaborated on research that determined that Florida panthers are likely not at increased risk for contracting chronic wasting disease from eating infected deer.
- UCF, State Universities Partner to Upscale Impact of University-Assisted Community Schools in FloridaUniversity researchers are partnering with Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Florida International University, and the University of South Florida to invest in and build upon unique community needs across four school districts.
Science & Tech
- Worldwide Experts, Physicians Gather at UCF AI in Medicine SummitAt the event, experts explored how the technology can be used to improve patient care.
- UCF Awarded $4.2 Million Grant for Research and Student Education in Quantum MaterialsUCF and the University of Washington earned a Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials award from the U.S. National Science Foundation to expand participation and access to quantum materials research, education and training.
- UCF Wins 2024 Southeast Regional Programming ContestThe first-place finish secures the UCF Programming Team a spot in the North America Championship, giving them the opportunity to compete for a place at the world finals.
- Florida Panthers Deemed Unaffected by Emerging Fatal Genetic Condition in New UCF-led ResearchUCF biologists collaborated on research that determined that Florida panthers are likely not at increased risk for contracting chronic wasting disease from eating infected deer.
Sports
- Shin-Tson Wu Among the Big 12 Conference’s First Faculty of the Year Award WinnersWu is a Pegasus Professor and pioneer in liquid crystal displays, which has helped advance the development of technologies such as smart phones, tablets, augmented reality and virtual reality.
- Your Guide to Big Noon Kickoff on CampusBe there as FOX brings the party to Orlando Saturday morning ahead of UCF’s showdown with Colorado.
- UCF Ranks Among Nation’s Top 5 Most Innovative Public UniversitiesU.S. News & World Report‘s 2025 Best Colleges list recognizes UCF for its excellence in innovation, student success and undergraduate education.
- UCF to Host FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff Pregame Show SaturdayThe two-hour show will be filmed on campus before the Knights take on the Colorado Buffaloes at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 28.
Student Life
- Fill Out the FAFSA Before Feb. 15 to Get Financial Aid for 2025-26Submitting your FAFSA by UCF’s priority date — Feb. 15 — ensures you are considered for the widest range of financial aid, helping to make your education at UCF affordable and accessible.
- UCF Wins First Place in the Southeast Regional Ethics BowlAfter beating 14 teams in the regional event, the UCF Ethics Bowl Team will travel to Virginia in February 2025 to compete in the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics’ Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl.
- From Passion to Purpose: A UCF Student’s Path to Global ServiceThrough UCF’s International Medical Outreach program, Charlotte Disney has gone beyond the classroom, gaining hands-on experience addressing healthcare disparities in global communities.
- UCF Wins 2024 Southeast Regional Programming ContestThe first-place finish secures the UCF Programming Team a spot in the North America Championship, giving them the opportunity to compete for a place at the world finals.
Coronavirus Updates
- April 2022 CARES Act UpdatesApril 10, 2022 The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) 2022 1st Quarterly Report encompasses both HEERF II and HEERF III funding. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 included additional COVID-19 relief through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act, also known as, HEERF II funding. The CRRSAA requires that institutions spend at least…
- COVID-19 Updates: The Next PhaseApril 14, 2022 On campus and throughout our community, the number of COVID-19 cases has dramatically declined from its peak in early January. It appears we may soon be in the endemic phase of COVID-19. This means that while COVID-19 will still circulate, the combination of natural infection, vaccination and effective treatments have made the…
- January 2022 CARES Act UpdatesJanuary 10, 2021 The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) 2021 4th Quarterly Report encompasses both HEERF II and HEERF III funding. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 included additional COVID-19 relief through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act, also known as, HEERF II funding. The CRRSAA requires that institutions spend at least…
- COVID-19 Updates: Masks, Testing and MoreJanuary 11, 2022 I am writing with updates on masks, testing hours, attendance policies and medical release forms. As we expected, UCF experienced an increase in positive tests among our students, faculty and staff last week. We may continue to see higher totals due to the current Omicron wave, but projections suggest this wave will…