UCF Today
- $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.
- National Women Physicians Day: Celebrating COM’s Marcy VerduinAs we celebrate Women Physician’s Day, we recognize UCF College of Medicine’s Associate Dean of Students Marcy Verduin’s journey that led her to the university.
- 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.”
- Championing the UCF Mission: How One Knight Is Turning Personal Loss into Philanthropic ActionSteve Curley ’07MBA‘s grandmother and mother taught him the importance of a quality education and giving back. Now, with the help of his family, he’s honoring their legacies by funding scholarships for nontraditional students and future civic leaders.
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.
- Celebrating the Lunar New YearTwo associate professors with expertise in Chinese society and culture share the history behind the holiday, lucky foods and more about the Year of the Snake.
- 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.
Business
- 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.
- UCF Economist: ‘DOGE or DO(d)GE Ball? Something Has to Change.’Sean Snaith’s latest quarterly U.S. economic forecast is available for download.
Colleges
- $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.
- National Women Physicians Day: Celebrating COM’s Marcy VerduinAs we celebrate Women Physician’s Day, we recognize UCF College of Medicine’s Associate Dean of Students Marcy Verduin’s journey that led her to the university.
- Championing the UCF Mission: How One Knight Is Turning Personal Loss into Philanthropic ActionSteve Curley ’07MBA‘s grandmother and mother taught him the importance of a quality education and giving back. Now, with the help of his family, he’s honoring their legacies by funding scholarships for nontraditional students and future civic leaders.
- Discovering What Is Rarely SpokenAs she prepares to retire, a new endowed scholarship from Martine Vanryckeghem is ensuring future generations of fluency disorder specialists continue the life-changing conversations she and her late husband Gene Brutten began.
Community
- 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.
- 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.
Health
- Discovering What Is Rarely SpokenAs she prepares to retire, a new endowed scholarship from Martine Vanryckeghem is ensuring future generations of fluency disorder specialists continue the life-changing conversations she and her late husband Gene Brutten began.
- 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.
- 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.
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
- 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 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.
- UCF to Lead $5M Consortium to Train Nuclear EngineersThe goal is to develop a pipeline of nuclear engineers and scientists who can protect the nation’s nuclear stockpile.
Science & Tech
- 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.”
- 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.
- 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.
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
- $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.”
- 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…
- 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…