UCF Recognizes Nine Top Faculty at 2024 Luminary Awards The honor is designed to recognize some of UCF’s brightest stars who shine a positive light on UCF and in their respective fields. November 1, 2024
UCF, U.S. Air Force Partner on Center of Excellence to Advance Hypersonics, Space Propulsion Advanced hypersonic propulsion systems are a national priority and are essential to maintaining U.S. national defense as global technological advancements continue to evolve.
UCF Professors Receive 2024 Rising Stars Awards From Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida The awards are given to academics who have made an impact in their field of study and could potentially become academy inductees.
New UCF Lab Focuses on Healing Power of Light The new lab will provide opportunities for UCF undergraduate, graduate, medical students, residents fellows and physicians to conduct interdisciplinary research.
UCF College of Nursing Dean Mary Lou Sole to Retire Over the last decade, Dean Mary Lou Sole has led UCF’s nursing program to national prominence for academic excellence and innovative research, and overseen the growth of programs, partnerships and experts to positively impact the health of Central Florida and beyond.
UCF Fuels America’s Space Program with Innovative Education, Medicine and Tech UCF is advancing cutting-edge space research while offering unique opportunities for students to launch their careers in the space industry.
Changing How we Care for People with Dementia Associate Professor Nicole Dawson and her collaborators merged decades of clinical experience in geriatric physical therapy, psychology and counseling to create a new treatment framework designed specifically for rehabilitation professionals.
UCF’s Issa Batarseh Joins National Academy of Inventors Ambassadors Program The Pegasus Professor is one of 17 ambassadors who are deployed to speak at a variety of engagements to showcase a variety of inventors, build a culture of inclusive innovation and inspire others.
UCF Earns National Recognition, Top 10 Rankings for Hispanic Student Success Hispanic Outlook recognizes UCF among the top 10 institutions to award degrees — including in engineering and computer science — to Hispanic students, contributing to substantial impact in these areas. Para la versión en Español, oprima aquí.
UCF, U.S. Air Force Partner on Center of Excellence to Advance Hypersonics, Space Propulsion Advanced hypersonic propulsion systems are a national priority and are essential to maintaining U.S. national defense as global technological advancements continue to evolve.
U.S. Army Awards $1M Grant to UCF for Development of Semiconductor Light Source The laser device could be used for defense applications and civilian purposes, including room disinfection and water sterilization.
New Consortium to Promote Impact of Florida HSIs in Advancing Social Mobility, State Economic Development Goals UCF and Miami Dade College are the lead institutions on the collaboration, which includes both public and private, two-year and four-year institutions. Para la versión en Español, oprima aquí.
State Funding Increase to Drive Growth in Community Partnership Schools Statewide, nearly 50,000 students and their families benefit from services such as tutoring, healthcare and mentoring.
What is Diwali? The five-day celebration honors the triumph of light over dark and features its main festivities on Oct. 31 this year.
UCF Center Combines Art and Tech for Innovation The center is building a national model for interdisciplinary work that engages students and connects with the community.
One Knight’s Journey to Walt Disney Imagineering Corey Clancy ’21 shares how his journey at UCF prepared him for his role as a project coordinator for Walt Disney Imagineering and his work on the new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride.
Universities, Defense Agencies Collaborate on Research at Inaugural Florida Symposium Hosted by UCF UCF and the University of South Florida facilitated a two-day symposium where faculty from Florida universities and U.S. Department of Defense research and development officers collaborated on advancing critical technologies.
UCF Researchers Develop Unique ‘Barcodes’ for Molecules to Help Expedite Medical Advancements UCF NanoScience Technology Center researchers developed an easier way to identify unique molecules by their chiral spectral fingerprints, which could help in creating pharmaceuticals or biomolecules.
Paving the Way for Transfer-student Success The DirectConnect to UCF program has created a personalized bridge for transfer students. With 75,000 bachelor’s degrees awarded since 2006, it’s a model for universities nationwide.
Seminole County debuts Economic Development Hub to help small businesses grow Orlando Business Journal
Father of slain UCF student: ‘He’s the most genuine and caring person I’ve ever been around’ Orlando Sentinel