UCF Today
- 2 Clinical Skills Staff Members Receive International CertificationThis prestigious certification from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare acknowledges our College of Medicine staff’s dedication to advancing healthcare training through immersive, real-world experiences.
- Seas the OpportunityLeveraging the flexibility of UCF Online, fourth-year student Madison Schwetje sailed through a nine-month world cruise while staying on course with her studies.
- 10 UCF Students Selected for 2024 DoD SMART ScholarshipsThe opportunity provides students with hands-on research experiences, mentorship and guaranteed employment after graduation — empowering them to contribute to national security.
- 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.
Arts
- 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.
- Pulling Back the Paper: Charles Clary Discusses Art, Pain and TransformationThrough his cut-paper art, Clary invites viewers to explore the delicate balance between life and impermanence in his Memento Morididdle exhibition.
- Gilman Scholars Making a Difference in World and BeyondFifteen UCF students have been selected for the Gilman Scholarship, a study abroad program that will allow them to further their education in their specific field.
- UCF Knights, Alums Represented in College Football 25From being a Marching Knight to a 3D environment/lighting artist, Victoria Torres ’24 has a unique perspective on the development of EA SPORTS’ latest video game.
Business
- 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.
- Company Founded by UCF Alumnus Earns Prestigious Air Force Contract to Propel InnovationHelicon Chemical Company was recently awarded a Tactical Funding Increase Contract by the U.S. Air Force for its crucial propellant technologies.
- UCF Professor Shares Tourism Insight with United NationsIn honor of National Travel and Tourism Week, Rosen College Professor Robertico Croes reflects on a presentation he gave related to the observances’ theme this year, which is how travel is vital to economic vitality and the well-being of people.
Colleges
- 2 Clinical Skills Staff Members Receive International CertificationThis prestigious certification from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare acknowledges our College of Medicine staff’s dedication to advancing healthcare training through immersive, real-world experiences.
- Seas the OpportunityLeveraging the flexibility of UCF Online, fourth-year student Madison Schwetje sailed through a nine-month world cruise while staying on course with her studies.
- 10 UCF Students Selected for 2024 DoD SMART ScholarshipsThe opportunity provides students with hands-on research experiences, mentorship and guaranteed employment after graduation — empowering them to contribute to national security.
- 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.
Community
- Martin Andersen-Gracia Andersen Foundation Gift to Support Study Cafe in New UCF Nursing BuildingThe Martin Andersen-Gracia Andersen Foundation Study Cafe will support a space to foster student success and self-care for UCF nursing students in the Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion, which is scheduled to open in Fall 2025.
- Remembering 9/11More than 20 years after the the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a UCF police officer and victims advocate recall what it was like to be part of the devastating aftermath.
- UCF Ranks in Top 15 in Nation for Best Public Universities, Social Mobility by Washington MonthlyThe rankings highlight the university’s efforts in supporting student success, advancing research and upholding a commitment to service.
- UCF Rolls Out New Professional Track for Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal JusticeLaunched in Fall 2024, the professional track is intended to streamline students’ pathway from college to a career in law enforcement or correctional leadership.
Health
- 2 Clinical Skills Staff Members Receive International CertificationThis prestigious certification from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare acknowledges our College of Medicine staff’s dedication to advancing healthcare training through immersive, real-world experiences.
- Students Learn Team-based NICU Care Through Hands on SimulationThe simulation provides critical training that is harder to access after the pandemic due to concerns related to infectious diseases.
- UCF Space Medicine Expert: Polaris Dawn Brings New Areas of Research, Medical CareUCF College of Medicine’s Emmanuel Urquieta, discusses the Polaris Dawn flight and vacuum of space astronauts will face.
- Martin Andersen-Gracia Andersen Foundation Gift to Support Study Cafe in New UCF Nursing BuildingThe Martin Andersen-Gracia Andersen Foundation Study Cafe will support a space to foster student success and self-care for UCF nursing students in the Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion, which is scheduled to open in Fall 2025.
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
- Med School Scientist Receives Prestigious NSF Award for Inflammation ResearchAssociate Professor Justine Tigno-Aranjuez will use a five-year grant of more than $1 million to study how influences on the production of lipid mediators to better understand impacts on inflammation.
- UCF Researchers Develop Rapid Test to Detect DopamineThe sensor could serve as a low-cost and efficient tool for early detection of neurological disorders and conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and depression.
- STEM Students Hone Research Skills Through UCF’s Research Experience for Undergraduates ProgramsUCF’s Center for Research in Computer Vision, led by Professor Mubarak Shah, has the nation’s longest-running REU program, continuously operating for 37 years.
- Research in 60 Seconds: Using Tech to Improve ReadabilityAssociate Professor Ben Sawyer ’14MS ’15PhD‘s research examines how digital enhancements to text can help improve reading comprehension and speed.
Science & Tech
- 10 UCF Students Selected for 2024 DoD SMART ScholarshipsThe opportunity provides students with hands-on research experiences, mentorship and guaranteed employment after graduation — empowering them to contribute to national security.
- Students Learn Team-based NICU Care Through Hands on SimulationThe simulation provides critical training that is harder to access after the pandemic due to concerns related to infectious diseases.
- UCF Space Medicine Expert: Polaris Dawn Brings New Areas of Research, Medical CareUCF College of Medicine’s Emmanuel Urquieta, discusses the Polaris Dawn flight and vacuum of space astronauts will face.
- UCF Researchers Develop Rapid Test to Detect DopamineThe sensor could serve as a low-cost and efficient tool for early detection of neurological disorders and conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and depression.
Sports
- UCF Knights, Alums Represented in College Football 25From being a Marching Knight to a 3D environment/lighting artist, Victoria Torres ’24 has a unique perspective on the development of EA SPORTS’ latest video game.
- UCF Knights to Represent at 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, ParalympicsFive Knights will be present at the Olympics, which take place July 26-Aug. 1, and one will compete in the Paralympics, which happen Aug. 28-Sept. 8.
- 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.
- Kenneth Dixon Pledges $10 Million to Empower UCF Students’ Career Readiness, Elevate AthleticsThe UCF alumnus continues to give back to the university, having donated more than $15 million to UCF over the past 20 years.
Student Life
- Seas the OpportunityLeveraging the flexibility of UCF Online, fourth-year student Madison Schwetje sailed through a nine-month world cruise while staying on course with her studies.
- 10 UCF Students Selected for 2024 DoD SMART ScholarshipsThe opportunity provides students with hands-on research experiences, mentorship and guaranteed employment after graduation — empowering them to contribute to national security.
- Students Learn Team-based NICU Care Through Hands on SimulationThe simulation provides critical training that is harder to access after the pandemic due to concerns related to infectious diseases.
- UCF Cyber Team Visits National Security Agencies, Meets with Industry ExpertsThe 10 students who attended the experience were able to learn from and network with professional in federal organizations, such as the U.S. Secret Service and Homeland Security Investigations Cyber Crimes Center.
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…