UCF Today
- Operator Solutions, UCF Partner to Advance Aerospace Medical Training and Emergency ResponseThe partnership will include a new aerospace medical skills lab developed at the UCF College of Medicine and collaborations to create new technology advancing healthcare in space.
- Eating Disorders: Recognizing Symptoms and Finding Support for College StudentsAs Eating Disorder Awareness Week, which is Feb. 24-March 2, approaches, UCF healthcare experts share insight on the issue and how students can get help.
- Recipients of the 2024-25 Seed Funding Program AnnouncedThe program awarded a total of $500,000 to 21 new projects. This is the fourth year the program has been available to UCF faculty and researchers.
- UCF Researchers Receive $600K Grant to Develop Intelligent Assistive RoboticsThe robots can help adults with upper extremity disabilities to perform essential tasks like eating and grooming.
Arts
- Celebrating the National Pan-Hellenic Council’s Divine Nine at UCFFor decades the National Pan-Hellenic Council has fostered community among students through its nine Black Greek-letter organizations.
- 2 Teams Awarded 2024 Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Arts and Wellness Innovation AwardsThis year’s winning projects use technology to bridge arts and wellness.
- Student Combines Research, Service and Art to Improve HealthRachel Shi, a UCF medical student, has combined her interests outside of the medical field to earn acclaim within it.
- Ancient Artifacts Unearthed in Iraq Shed Light on Hidden History of MesopotamiaTiffany Earley-Spadoni, an associate professor of history at UCF, and a team of researchers made the new discoveries during field work at the Bronze Age site of Kurd Qaburstan. The research provides insights into regional heritage and fills gaps in knowledge about how ancient humans lived and advanced.
Business
- Countdown to LaunchAssociate Provost for Space Commercialization and Strategy Greg Autry shares how UCF’s future space business program will be an unparalleled gateway for students in every field into a soon to be multi-trillion-dollar industry.
- An Idea, Thousands of Dollars and (3 Years Later) a BreakthroughTwo UCF students leaned on one priceless principle while developing an AI system that has exceeded their wildest expectations: “We refuse to quit.”
- From the Ground UpCarol Anne Logue instilled a homegrown approach with UCF’s Innovation Districts and Incubation Program, helping the region blossom into a world-class business center.
- UCF Admitted to Prestigious Research Consortium to Advance Critical Engineering, Defense InnovationsUCF joins the Systems Engineering Research Center, a University Affiliated Research Center consortium at the Stevens Institute of Technology, to leverage U.S. Department of Defense funding for impactful research.
Colleges
- Operator Solutions, UCF Partner to Advance Aerospace Medical Training and Emergency ResponseThe partnership will include a new aerospace medical skills lab developed at the UCF College of Medicine and collaborations to create new technology advancing healthcare in space.
- Recipients of the 2024-25 Seed Funding Program AnnouncedThe program awarded a total of $500,000 to 21 new projects. This is the fourth year the program has been available to UCF faculty and researchers.
- UCF Researchers Receive $600K Grant to Develop Intelligent Assistive RoboticsThe robots can help adults with upper extremity disabilities to perform essential tasks like eating and grooming.
- UCF Launches Bold Faculty Hiring Initiative to Meet Growing Demand for Engineers, Computer ScientistsThe investment, which includes hiring up to 36 new faculty, will help support the region’s economic vitality as Orlando was recently recognized as a top tech hub.
Community
- 18 Anti-human Trafficking Champions Honored by UCF Rosen College, United Abolitionists Inc.The Polaris Star Award winners include anti-trafficking advocates and educators as well as survivors who have become leaders in combating human trafficking.
- UCF Researchers, City of Orlando Unveil Inaugural Mobile Resilience HubKelly Stevens, assistant professor of public administration, led the team in designing and building the solar-powered hub that will bring Orlando residents critical resources during emergencies and educational experiences year-round.
- UCF Researcher Earns Presidential Academic Honor from Native PolandMichal Masternak, a professor in the College of Medicine, has conducted research on senescence, the process of aging and decline in cellular and organismal function over time, and its role in the body.
- 19 Knights Recognized Among OBJ’s 40 Under 40 for 2025These Knights are making an impact in their industries, which range from education to public relations, and across Orlando.
Health
- Operator Solutions, UCF Partner to Advance Aerospace Medical Training and Emergency ResponseThe partnership will include a new aerospace medical skills lab developed at the UCF College of Medicine and collaborations to create new technology advancing healthcare in space.
- Eating Disorders: Recognizing Symptoms and Finding Support for College StudentsAs Eating Disorder Awareness Week, which is Feb. 24-March 2, approaches, UCF healthcare experts share insight on the issue and how students can get help.
- UCF Researchers Receive $600K Grant to Develop Intelligent Assistive RoboticsThe robots can help adults with upper extremity disabilities to perform essential tasks like eating and grooming.
- Researcher Continues Developing Promising Nanoparticles for Medical ApplicationsPegasus Professor Sudipta Seal is tailoring his versatile cerium oxide nanoparticles for a variety of medical applications such as injury recovery and prevention and cancer medicine delivery.
Opinion
- New Habits for the New YearProfessor of Educational Psychology Michele Gill shares a few of her favorite things that have helped her with cueing and rewarding new behaviors.
- The Naughty List: Krampus, Other Dark Characters as Holiday TraditionsAs Krampus gains popularity, discover the history behind the folkloric figure and other dark legends connected to the holiday season.
- 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.
Research
- Recipients of the 2024-25 Seed Funding Program AnnouncedThe program awarded a total of $500,000 to 21 new projects. This is the fourth year the program has been available to UCF faculty and researchers.
- UCF Researchers Receive $600K Grant to Develop Intelligent Assistive RoboticsThe robots can help adults with upper extremity disabilities to perform essential tasks like eating and grooming.
- UCF Launches Bold Faculty Hiring Initiative to Meet Growing Demand for Engineers, Computer ScientistsThe investment, which includes hiring up to 36 new faculty, will help support the region’s economic vitality as Orlando was recently recognized as a top tech hub.
- Research in 60 Seconds: Creating Healthy Relationships That LastProfessor of Counselor Education Sejal Mehta Barden’s research examines how to create and maintain healthy relationships for couples and individuals.
Science & Tech
- UCF Researchers Receive $600K Grant to Develop Intelligent Assistive RoboticsThe robots can help adults with upper extremity disabilities to perform essential tasks like eating and grooming.
- UCF Launches Bold Faculty Hiring Initiative to Meet Growing Demand for Engineers, Computer ScientistsThe investment, which includes hiring up to 36 new faculty, will help support the region’s economic vitality as Orlando was recently recognized as a top tech hub.
- Researcher Continues Developing Promising Nanoparticles for Medical ApplicationsPegasus Professor Sudipta Seal is tailoring his versatile cerium oxide nanoparticles for a variety of medical applications such as injury recovery and prevention and cancer medicine delivery.
- UCF Alum, Professor Team Up to Power Next-generation AI Data CentersNew technology developed in partnership with UCF aims to boost the AI economy by removing barriers created by location and distance.
Sports
- He’s (Back) HomeThe Scott Frost era begins again at UCF.
- UCF’s 27 Best Photos of 2024From groundbreaking research to commencement and game day excitement, revisit the year’s standout moments in this photo collection.
- Scott Frost Returns to Lead UCF Knights Football ProgramAfter leading the Knights to a legendary 13-0 season, an American Athletic Conference title and a national championship that captivated the nation, Scott Frost returns to UCF.
- Top 20 UCF Today Stories of 2024From major accolades to campus updates, innovative research and expert insight on current events, here are the most-read stories of the year.
Student Life
- Couples, Families and Intimate Relationships Course Teaches Students How to Build Strong ConnectionsAlthough designed as a mental health services course, anyone can benefit from its valuable lessons on creating and maintaining meaningful relationships.
- Celebrating the National Pan-Hellenic Council’s Divine Nine at UCFFor decades the National Pan-Hellenic Council has fostered community among students through its nine Black Greek-letter organizations.
- $300K Grant Opens New Career Services OpportunitiesThe three-year grant will incorporate career resources into three areas: curriculum; the academic success coaching community; and technology.
- An Idea, Thousands of Dollars and (3 Years Later) a BreakthroughTwo UCF students leaned on one priceless principle while developing an AI system that has exceeded their wildest expectations: “We refuse to quit.”
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…