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UCF Researchers, City of Orlando Unveil Inaugural Mobile Resilience Hub

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.

January 30, 2025

UCF Expands Space Photonics Program with New Research Grants and Faculty Growth Plan

Students and researchers with the passion to explore the final frontier have new opportunities at the College of Optics and Photonics.

An Idea, Thousands of Dollars and (3 Years Later) a Breakthrough

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

Discovering What Is Rarely Spoken

As 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.

National Women Physicians Day: Celebrating COM’s Marcy Verduin

As 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 Action 

Steve 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.

UCF Helps Develop AI Tool That May Assist Underserved Hospitals

The open-source AI model analyzes medical images, generates detailed reports, answers clinical questions and integrates multimodal data to streamline diagnostics and improve accuracy.

$300K Grant Opens New Career Services Opportunities

The three-year grant will incorporate career resources into three areas: curriculum; the academic success coaching community; and technology.

UCF Researcher Earns Presidential Academic Honor from Native Poland

Michal 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.

3 UCF Students Honored with the 2024 Astronaut Scholarship

The Astronaut Scholarship aims to inspire university students to pursue scientific excellence and maintain the United States’ leadership in technology and innovation.

UCFPD Adds 2 New Officers to Team, Celebrates Promotions

Family, friends and colleagues gathered to welcome the newest patrol officers during a recent swearing-in ceremony.

Excellence in Digital Learning Recognized: UCF’s Online Programs Rank Top 10 in Nation Once Again

UCF’s strategic use of technology and faculty-led, innovative online programs continue to drive student success.

UCF-HCA Launch New Transitional Year Residency in Pensacola

The new program makes UCF-HCA Graduate Medical Education Consortium one of the fastest-growing programs in the state.

UCF Awarded $1.25M to Prepare Special Educators, Speech-language Pathologists in Autism

Through funding from the U.S. Department of Education, Project ASD 7 will help 46 scholars from two graduate programs complete their degrees and earn a certificate in the developmental disorder.

UCF to Lead $5M Consortium to Train Nuclear Engineers

The goal is to develop a pipeline of nuclear engineers and scientists who can protect the nation’s nuclear stockpile.

New UCF, Orlando Health Physical Therapy Residency Program Aims to Improve Women’s Health

The program, which is the second in Florida and one of only 22 in the country, provides training related to pelvic floor therapy, pelvic and breast cancer, menopause management, and more.

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UCF in the News

UCF Expands Space Photonics Research with New Funding and Faculty Growth

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OUC Plugs Into Orlando Energy Startup

Orlando Business Journal

UCF Researcher Helps Develops AI tool for Hospitals

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INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Paramdai “Vicky” Somwaru, Hamlin Elementary

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Government Contracting: Overview 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Feb 5

Quad Fellowship: STEM Graduate Fellowship Information Session 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Feb 5

Quad Fellowship Information Session 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Feb 5

Out of Order | Let Down by Kristen Letts Kovak and Grace Mikell Ramsey 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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