UCF Today
- UCF to Honor Graduates at Fall 2024 Commencement Dec. 13-14Graduates will hear from four prominent Central Florida leaders during this semester’s commencement ceremonies, which take place at Addition Financial Arena.
- Doctoral Degree Creates ‘Full Circle Moment’ for UCF Nursing GraduateFrom free clinic patient to now provider, Monique Prince seeks to ensure a healthier future for vulnerable populations as a family nurse practitioner, researcher and educator.
- Davina Desnoes Named UCF Senior Assistant Vice President for Budget Planning and AnalysisDesnoes will oversee the annual five-year budgeting process for the university as well as working with the Office of the Provost.
- UCF Projects Win 5 Emmys, Breaking Last Year’s RecordThe Center for Distributed Learning, Department of Legal Studies, and Nicholson School of Communication and Media collaborations capture conditions at the U.S.-Mexico border, which has earned critical acclaim via the Suncoast Emmys.
Arts
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
- UCF to Honor Graduates at Fall 2024 Commencement Dec. 13-14Graduates will hear from four prominent Central Florida leaders during this semester’s commencement ceremonies, which take place at Addition Financial Arena.
- Davina Desnoes Named UCF Senior Assistant Vice President for Budget Planning and AnalysisDesnoes will oversee the annual five-year budgeting process for the university as well as working with the Office of the Provost.
- UCF Projects Win 5 Emmys, Breaking Last Year’s RecordThe Center for Distributed Learning, Department of Legal Studies, and Nicholson School of Communication and Media collaborations capture conditions at the U.S.-Mexico border, which has earned critical acclaim via the Suncoast Emmys.
- UCF Electrical Engineering Grad Charged to Renew Energy SectorDriven by a passion to preserve the environment, electrical engineering student Nicole Parker will work to create sustainable power systems with global powerhouse Siemens.
Community
- 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.
- 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.
Health
- Doctoral Degree Creates ‘Full Circle Moment’ for UCF Nursing GraduateFrom free clinic patient to now provider, Monique Prince seeks to ensure a healthier future for vulnerable populations as a family nurse practitioner, researcher and educator.
- 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.
- Health Informatics Students Get Early Hiring Advantage with ‘Epic’ TrainingThanks to a partnership with Orlando Health, students in UCF’s health management and informatics programs are now learning how to use the leading electronic health record software before they graduate.
- Worldwide Experts, Physicians Gather at UCF AI in Medicine SummitAt the event, experts explored how the technology can be used to improve patient care.
Opinion
- 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.
- 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.
Research
- 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.
- Nation’s Second-highest Ranking Military Officer Visits UCF to Explore Cutting-edge Research and InnovationThe tour included visits with the Institute for Simulation and Training, the College of Optics and Photonics and the Center of Excellence in Hypersonic and Space Propulsion.
- 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.
Science & Tech
- 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.
- Nation’s Second-highest Ranking Military Officer Visits UCF to Explore Cutting-edge Research and InnovationThe tour included visits with the Institute for Simulation and Training, the College of Optics and Photonics and the Center of Excellence in Hypersonic and Space Propulsion.
- Health Informatics Students Get Early Hiring Advantage with ‘Epic’ TrainingThanks to a partnership with Orlando Health, students in UCF’s health management and informatics programs are now learning how to use the leading electronic health record software before they graduate.
- Worldwide Experts, Physicians Gather at UCF AI in Medicine SummitAt the event, experts explored how the technology can be used to improve patient care.
Sports
- 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.
- 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.
Student Life
- UCF to Honor Graduates at Fall 2024 Commencement Dec. 13-14Graduates will hear from four prominent Central Florida leaders during this semester’s commencement ceremonies, which take place at Addition Financial Arena.
- Doctoral Degree Creates ‘Full Circle Moment’ for UCF Nursing GraduateFrom free clinic patient to now provider, Monique Prince seeks to ensure a healthier future for vulnerable populations as a family nurse practitioner, researcher and educator.
- UCF Electrical Engineering Grad Charged to Renew Energy SectorDriven by a passion to preserve the environment, electrical engineering student Nicole Parker will work to create sustainable power systems with global powerhouse Siemens.
- 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.
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…