UCF Today
- 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.
- UCF Helps Develop AI Tool That May Assist Underserved HospitalsThe open-source AI model analyzes medical images, generates detailed reports, answers clinical questions and integrates multimodal data to streamline diagnostics and improve accuracy.
Arts
- 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
- 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
- UCF Helps Develop AI Tool That May Assist Underserved HospitalsThe open-source AI model analyzes medical images, generates detailed reports, answers clinical questions and integrates multimodal data to streamline diagnostics and improve accuracy.
- UCF Expands Space Photonics Program with New Research Grants and Faculty Growth PlanStudents and researchers with the passion to explore the final frontier have new opportunities at the College of Optics and Photonics.
Community
- 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
- UCF Helps Develop AI Tool That May Assist Underserved HospitalsThe open-source AI model analyzes medical images, generates detailed reports, answers clinical questions and integrates multimodal data to streamline diagnostics and improve accuracy.
- UCF-HCA Launch New Transitional Year Residency in PensacolaThe new program makes UCF-HCA Graduate Medical Education Consortium one of the fastest-growing programs in the state.
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.
Research
- UCF Helps Develop AI Tool That May Assist Underserved HospitalsThe open-source AI model analyzes medical images, generates detailed reports, answers clinical questions and integrates multimodal data to streamline diagnostics and improve accuracy.
- UCF Expands Space Photonics Program with New Research Grants and Faculty Growth PlanStudents and researchers with the passion to explore the final frontier have new opportunities at the College of Optics and Photonics.
Science & Tech
- UCF Helps Develop AI Tool That May Assist Underserved HospitalsThe open-source AI model analyzes medical images, generates detailed reports, answers clinical questions and integrates multimodal data to streamline diagnostics and improve accuracy.
- UCF Expands Space Photonics Program with New Research Grants and Faculty Growth PlanStudents and researchers with the passion to explore the final frontier have new opportunities at the College of Optics and Photonics.
Sports
Student Life
- 3 UCF Students Honored with the 2024 Astronaut ScholarshipThe Astronaut Scholarship aims to inspire university students to pursue scientific excellence and maintain the United States’ leadership in technology and innovation.
- Excellence in Digital Learning Recognized: UCF’s Online Programs Rank Top 10 in Nation Once AgainUCF’s strategic use of technology and faculty-led, innovative online programs continue to drive student success.
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…