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UCF Researchers Help Restore the Lost History of Indigenous Prisoners in St. Augustine

UCF researchers collaborated with the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes of Oklahoma and Florida and national agencies to restore 10 indigenous prisoners’ experiences for their descendants and the public.

UCF Researchers Work with Public Agencies to Examine Pandemic Efforts, Effects

From predicting COVID-19 infection rates to the pandemic’s influence on domestic violence, UCF experts contribute to national and international knowledge.

How UCF Made a Difference During the Pandemic

From supporting those in need to developing innovative methods to battle COVID-19, here’s how the UCF community responded to new challenges.

UCF Nursing Grad: Unity Will Help Defeat Coronavirus

“Every day I wake up wondering, ‘Is today the day I am going to have to care for someone infected with the virus that has the whole world quarantined?’, ” writes Michi Leonardo ’18

UCF Researcher’s Natural Killer Cell Therapy In Trials for Treating COVID-19

The study will also see if the therapy, which was created by Alicja Copik, protects high-risk patients against respiratory infections like influenza.

UCF Counseling Center Offers Virtual Mental Health Services to Local Community

The Community Counseling and Research Center has expanded its services to provide free virtual counseling to Parramore residents in downtown Orlando.

Stopping the Spread

UCF student contact tracers help limit COVID-19 on campus and in the community.

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.

The Cartwrights’ Decision to Give Back to UCF

President Alexander N. Cartwright and First Lady Melinda K. Cartwright have pledged a quarter million dollars to support student scholarships, STEM research, the humanities and athletics at UCF.

From Inmate to MFA

Jason Fronczek ’16 refuses to let his time in prison define who he is or will become. Saturday, the photographer and graduate art student will earn his MFA in emerging media.

UCF in the News

Stress-Free Research Paper Writing in Orlando, USA

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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

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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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