UCF Today
- UCF Researcher Receives SONY Innovation AwardThe award from the multinational electronics corporation will fund the development of infrared night vision and thermal sensing camera technology for cellphones and consumer electronics.
- UCF Researchers Highlight Sustainability, Economic Studies on World Tourism Day 2023Faculty at UCF’s Rosen College share their expertise on efforts that promote eco-conscious practices and prosperity for people.
Arts
- Laughter, Love and Family Drama Collide in Chicken & Biscuits, Directed by UCF AlumThe production will run Sept. 21-Oct. 1 at the UCF Theatre Black Box.
- UCF Adjunct Professor and Rabbi Shares Insight on Jewish High Holy DaysRabbi Sanford Olshansky, who teaches Judaic studies, shares the traditions of Rosh Hashanah — the first of the Jewish High Holy Days spanning 10 days — and Yom Kippur, which marks the end of the observance.
Business
- UCF Puerto Rico Research Hub Celebrates 5th AnniversarySince its establishment the hub grown in its support services for and research related to the Puerto Rican community.
- Adrien Bouchet Named Richard & Helen DeVos Foundation Endowed Chair, Eminent ScholarBouchet’s extensive career includes 17 years in academia and decades of industry experience, including executive positions with the NFL’s Miami Dolphins and the MLB’s Miami Marlins.
Colleges
- UCF Researcher Receives SONY Innovation AwardThe award from the multinational electronics corporation will fund the development of infrared night vision and thermal sensing camera technology for cellphones and consumer electronics.
- UCF Continues to Make Pedestrian Safety Improvements on CampusIn preparation for National Pedestrian Safety Month throughout October, here’s what you need to know about UCF’s new safety enhancements for pedestrians.
Community
- UCF Continues to Make Pedestrian Safety Improvements on CampusIn preparation for National Pedestrian Safety Month throughout October, here’s what you need to know about UCF’s new safety enhancements for pedestrians.
- Remembering 9/11On the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a UCF police officer and victims advocate recall what it was like to be part of the devastating aftermath.
Health
- Research in 60 Seconds: Tiny Bubbles, Big Solutions for Treating OsteoporosisUCF alum Tara Pattilachan ’22’s research examines an innovative, non-invasive solution that may one day help treat osteoporosis, a debilitating disease that affects millions of people worldwide.
- UCF Researcher Receives NIH Grant to Study Diet’s Role on Side Effects of Blood Cancer TreatmentBlood cancers make up about 10% of the nation’s diagnosed cancers each year, and stem cell transplant treatments for these diseases can trigger immunological attacks for patients.
Opinion
- Proud to Be: UCF Alumna, Miss Universe Jamaica’s Caribbean Heritage is Her Driving ForceBeing Jamaican is a major part of Toshami Calvin ’19’s identity and something she says she will always claim proudly as she represents the island on a global front.
- My Roots Run Deep: UCF Alumna Pays Homage to Her Caribbean HeritageJune is National Caribbean Heritage Month which celebrates the rich history, culture and contributions of Caribbean American people in the U.S. UCF alumna Timanni Walker ’16 shares her admiration for her Jamaican heritage.
Research
- UCF Researcher Receives SONY Innovation AwardThe award from the multinational electronics corporation will fund the development of infrared night vision and thermal sensing camera technology for cellphones and consumer electronics.
- UCF Researchers Highlight Sustainability, Economic Studies on World Tourism Day 2023Faculty at UCF’s Rosen College share their expertise on efforts that promote eco-conscious practices and prosperity for people.
Science & Tech
- UCF Researcher Receives SONY Innovation AwardThe award from the multinational electronics corporation will fund the development of infrared night vision and thermal sensing camera technology for cellphones and consumer electronics.
- The Long Journey of NASA’S OSIRIS-RExThe spacecraft retrieved rocks and dust from asteroid Bennu that may shed light on how life formed on Earth.
Sports
- Thursday Football: Student Admission, Classes, Parking and MoreIn the first football game of our inaugural season in the Big 12 Conference, UCF will host Kent State at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, for the “First Bounce” game.
- UCF Rivalries: Old and NewFrom its early days against Rollins College to dominating the War On I-4 Rivalry Series, UCF looks ahead to who’s next as the Knights change conferences
Student Life
- UCF Continues to Make Pedestrian Safety Improvements on CampusIn preparation for National Pedestrian Safety Month throughout October, here’s what you need to know about UCF’s new safety enhancements for pedestrians.
- Learn to Cook Lomo Saltado with UCF’s Bite KnightsThis student-led cooking show’s episode celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a traditional Peruvian mouthwatering meal.
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…