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Medicine Students Showcase Research at FIRE Conference

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.

Pedestrian Safety Improvements Made Near UCF’s Main Campus

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.

Eating Disorders: Recognizing Symptoms and Finding Support for College Students

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

Couples, Families and Intimate Relationships Course Teaches Students How to Build Strong Connections

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

$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.

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.”

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.

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 Medical Student Matches Into Rural Dermatology Program

This unique three-year program is open to just one resident per year nationwide.

Generous Sponsorship Brings Center Stage to Life at UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Students, faculty and industry professionals now have a dedicated space to collaborate, create and apply their knowledge through live events, trade shows and real-world experiential learning.

UCF in the News

Lit Thinking’s Collaboration with UCF Receives Florida High Tech Corridor Funding

Business Wire

SpaceX Plans for Major Starship Expansion at Kennedy Space Center

WESH

Knights Ranked No. 25 in Softball America’s Week Six Poll

UCF Athletics

UCF Alum, Tech Entrepreneur’s New Venture Tackles Constraints in AI, Cloud Computing

Orlando Business Journal

Events at UCF

Mar 13

UCF/SSC Concurrent Virtual Information Session, BSN degree (via Zoom) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Mar 13

Faculty Recital: Sun-A Park, piano 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Mar 13

BCM Worship Knight 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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