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From Passion to Purpose: A UCF Student’s Path to Global Service

Through UCF’s International Medical Outreach program, Charlotte Disney has gone beyond the classroom, gaining hands-on experience addressing healthcare disparities in global communities.

UCF Wins 2024 Southeast Regional Programming Contest

The first-place finish secures the UCF Programming Team a spot in the North America Championship, giving them the opportunity to compete for a place at the world finals.

UCF Named to The Princeton Review’s 2025 Mental Health Services Honor Roll

UCF was among 16 institutions named to the list, due the strong commitment shown to the student population’s mental health and well-being.

Graduate Student From Lebanon Awarded Fulbright Grant to Study Public Policy at UCF

Sarah Al Asmar, a Fulbright Scholar at UCF, plans to leverage her education in public policy to tackle systemic issues in her home country of Lebanon.

UCF Continues Its Winning Legacy at the U.S. Department of Energy CyberForce Competition

The UCF Collegiate Cybersecurity Competition teams took home first and sixth place, securing the university’s fourth consecutive victory.

Forging a Path for New Generations

A survivor of domestic violence, a UCF alum and graduate student has turned a challenging upbringing into success, becoming a role model for herself and others.

UCF Students’ Simulation Startup Finds Home at UCF Business Incubation Program, Earns First Contract

ZuLeris Interactive, founded in 2023 by UCF students Zack Zuniga and Liam Etan ’24, is developing virtual training environments for electromagnetic defense scenarios.

UCF Students Share Innovative Research at Burnett School Symposium

This year’s showcase featured more than 50 research projects, from enhancing flu shots to advancing Lyme disease treatments and colorectal cancer diagnostics.

Orlando Ranks No. 1 for Florida’s Best College City, Place to Start Career for Second Year

The City Beautiful is continuously recognized as the top place to live and learn across Florida — and among the top three nationally.

UCF to Host Crossroads Speaker Series Featuring Daryl Holt of Electronic Arts

The event, which takes place Thursday, Nov. 21 at the UCF Downtown campus, showcases the intersection of business and philanthropy.

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Events at UCF

Nov 28

Fall 2024 BFA Exhibition 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Nov 28

Study Abroad Walk-in Advising 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Nov 29

UCF Football vs. Utah 12:00 am - 12:15 am

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