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UCF Among Nation’s Top 5 Universities Fueling Engineering, Computer Science Talent Pipeline with Hispanic Students

Hispanic Outlook recognizes UCF among the top five institutions to award degrees — including in engineering and computer science — to Hispanic students, contributing to substantial impact in these areas.

As Ren Joseph approaches graduation on Friday, he reflects on how his time at UCF helped him find even more of himself.

Forbes Ranks UCF in Top 25 Employers for Diversity

The university was the top employer in the state to make the national list of 500.

How to be a Better Ally Against Racism

“Everybody doesn’t have to be on the front lines, but everybody has to get off the sidelines,” says human rights activist and UCF faculty member Richard Lapchick.

Tell the Truth and Make Space for Hope

As the country grapples with hard truths, the power of representation can sustain our hope for a better United States.

UCF Russian Professor Celebrates Culture Beyond Classroom

As International Education Week kicks off, Alla Kourova reflects on her immersive teaching methods that help students learn more than the Russian language.

Magazine Ranks UCF Among Top Institutions Serving Hispanic Students

UCF also was ranked 8th in total enrollment of Hispanic students at four-year schools.

UCF Recognized for Higher Education Excellence in Diversity — Again

UCF is one of only 90 colleges and universities to the receive the 2020 HEED Award for its outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Working Toward A More Inclusive UCF

Students are encourage to apply to a new President’s Student Advisory Council. The deadline to submit an application is 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4.

Lifting Voices Through Our Climate Survey

Beginning next week, a series of virtual conversations will be hosted to share the results from UCF’s Campus Climate Survey and to hear stories from the campus community.

UCF in the News

Stress-Free Research Paper Writing in Orlando, USA

Medium

UCF Bringing Unique ‘Space Medicine’ Curriculum to Central Florida’s Growing Space Hub

WESH

UCF Researcher Gets $1M U.S. Army Grant for UV Laser Cleaning Tech

WOFL Fox 35

Seminole County debuts Economic Development Hub to help small businesses grow

Orlando Business Journal

Events at UCF

Nov 21

Downtown Volunteer Opportunity: 910 Food Distribution 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Nov 21

NSF Advanced Computing Systems and Services (ACSS) Limited Submission - Large Opportunity Collaboration Workshop 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Nov 21

Drop-in Drafting Lab 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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