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Thursday, April 10 is UCF Day of Giving! Join us in celebrating all things Black & Gold by making your gift at dayofgiving.ucf.edu.

Over the next five years, Project SPARC will provide 22 scholars with fully funded doctoral degrees in exceptional student education, preparing them to lead the next generation of educators serving students with high-intensity needs.

With this ranking, UCF secures its placement with 68 patents on the National Academy of Inventors worldwide list for the 12th consecutive year.

After a hive was ransacked by bears, the staff at the UCF Arboretum are looking to help bees thrive again on campus.

Launching in Fall 2025, the new program will equip  students with skills in creative direction, production management and technology integration.

This year’s winning projects use technology to bridge arts and wellness.

Rachel Shi, a UCF medical student, has combined her interests outside of the medical field to earn acclaim within it.

Two 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.

This year’s honorees include a management professor, a former UCF Board of Trustees member and a former vice president for Coca-Cola.

Associate Provost for Space Commercialization and Strategy Greg Autry shares how UCF’s future space business program will be an unparalleled gateway for students in every field into a soon to be multi-trillion-dollar industry.

Two UCF students leaned on one priceless principle while developing an AI system that has exceeded their wildest expectations: “We refuse to quit.”

Carol Anne Logue instilled a homegrown approach with UCF’s Innovation Districts and Incubation Program, helping the region blossom into a world-class business center.

Thursday, April 10 is UCF Day of Giving! Join us in celebrating all things Black & Gold by making your gift at dayofgiving.ucf.edu.

Over the next five years, Project SPARC will provide 22 scholars with fully funded doctoral degrees in exceptional student education, preparing them to lead the next generation of educators serving students with high-intensity needs.

After a hive was ransacked by bears, the staff at the UCF Arboretum are looking to help bees thrive again on campus.

Kelly 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.

After a hive was ransacked by bears, the staff at the UCF Arboretum are looking to help bees thrive again on campus.

Kelly 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.

The annual awards ceremony celebrates the achievements of officers, staff members and community partners.

As the only pilot site in the southeast for the new Service to Service initiative, UCF is poised to help prepare veterans transitioning into civilian life find new ways to serve their communities through public service education.

UCF is one of the few medical schools in the nation that requires all students to do a two-year scientific research project, which 120 students presented during the 2025 Focused Individualized Research Experience (FIRE) conference.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu viruses are detected year-round in the United States but typically circulate during the fall and winter during what’s known as the flu season.

Mary Lou Sole, who has dedicated four decades of clinical practice and research to improving outcomes for critically ill patients, is among five critical care experts worldwide to be honored by the Society of Critical Care Medicine.

For American Heart Month, meet Hailey Glowiak ’21, a future family nurse practitioner who has seen the impact of cardiovascular disease first-hand, and knows the importance of empathy and education in caring for cardiac patients.

Professor of Educational Psychology Michele Gill shares a few of her favorite things that have helped her with cueing and rewarding new behaviors.

As Krampus gains popularity, discover the history behind the folkloric figure and other dark legends connected to the holiday season.

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.

Love for one’s community does not happen automatically or easily. It is created and promoted through respect and dignity for others.

Over the next five years, Project SPARC will provide 22 scholars with fully funded doctoral degrees in exceptional student education, preparing them to lead the next generation of educators serving students with high-intensity needs.

With this ranking, UCF secures its placement with 68 patents on the National Academy of Inventors worldwide list for the 12th consecutive year.

Kelly 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.

The university will play a supporting role in a regional research hub that will develop digital twin technology to improve semiconductor chip manufacturing.

Over the next five years, Project SPARC will provide 22 scholars with fully funded doctoral degrees in exceptional student education, preparing them to lead the next generation of educators serving students with high-intensity needs.

The university will play a supporting role in a regional research hub that will develop digital twin technology to improve semiconductor chip manufacturing.

The robots can help adults with upper extremity disabilities to perform essential tasks like eating and grooming.

The investment, which includes hiring up to 36 new faculty, will help support the region’s economic vitality as Orlando was recently recognized as a top tech hub.

The Scott Frost era begins again at UCF.

From groundbreaking research to commencement and game day excitement, revisit the year’s standout moments in this photo collection.

After 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.

From major accolades to campus updates, innovative research and expert insight on current events, here are the most-read stories of the year.

UCF is one of the few medical schools in the nation that requires all students to do a two-year scientific research project, which 120 students presented during the 2025 Focused Individualized Research Experience (FIRE) conference.

Keeping UCF’s roads safe is a collective effort, which is why new pedestrian safety enhancements have been added on and off the main campus.

With it being Eating Disorder Awareness Week, UCF healthcare experts share insight on the issue and how students can get help.

Although designed as a mental health services course, anyone can benefit from its valuable lessons on creating and maintaining meaningful relationships.

April 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…

April 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 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…

January 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…