Wed Sep 23
Researchers suggest employees should take a cue from Jimmy Fallon’s Thank You Notes segment on The Tonight Show to improve workplace behavior. A recent University of Central Florida study suggests employees who keep a gratitude journal exhibit less rude behavior and mistreatment of others in the workplace. “Gratitude interventions are exercises designed to increase your…
Tue Sep 15
Social distancing may slow the spread of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. After months stuck inside with little to no company, many of us are desperate for events. We miss everything from concerts to lectures to trade shows. And with more than 26 million professionals in the events industry worldwide, events miss people…
Tue Sep 8
Two researchers at UCF are developing a cough drop that can reduce the spread of COVID-19 by making saliva heavier and stickier – it makes sneeze and cough particles fall rather than float. But is there really a market for such a product? Paul Jarley talks with researchers Michael Kinzel and Kareem Ahmed to find…
Sun Aug 30
Five research teams using Artificial Intelligence and Big Data have been awarded a total of $185,000 to conduct COVID-19-related research. Establishing the awards was the first act of UCF’s new Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Initiative announced this summer. The intent of the program is to seed the development of research projects that use these tools to answer…
Tue Aug 18
A$170,000 grant award from the National Science Foundation will allow a research team led by Clay Posey, associate professor of management and a cybersecurity expert, to explore the ramifications of home-based work environments on company security. Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. in March, the country’s business landscape has rapidly shifted in favor of remote work,…
Wed Aug 12
Many people have experienced a few nights of bad sleep that resulted in shifting attention spans, impulsive tendencies and hyperactivity the next day—all behaviors resembling ADHD. A new study found that this dynamic may also be linked to increased entrepreneurial behavior. “We’re not advocating depriving yourself of sleep to get ahead,” says Jeff Gish, a…
Fri Jul 24
ORLANDO, Fla. – The deepest recession since the Great Depression was also the shortest in U.S. history, but national economist and director of UCF’s Institute for Economic Forecasting Sean Snaith warns that climbing COVID-19 numbers and rolling back reopening phases poses real danger to economic recovery. “Early on the curve was flattened, but the economy, in the process,…
Thu Jul 23
As protests and demonstrations spread around the country in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, UCF students have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of courses that can help them better understand the calls for equality, reform and justice. These 13 courses are a sampling of what is offered at UCF this fall…
Mon Jul 6
The University of Central Florida has launched 11 new graduate programs in direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The programs, which begin in the Fall 2020 semester, offer candidates a short series of courses that were specifically woven together to provide useful tools when facing COVID-19 related-challenges. The certificates, tracks and special topics courses cover…
Mon Jun 29
Starting Fall 2020, UCF’s College of Business’ seven executive and professional graduate programs will be permanently located at UCF Downtown. The new campus offers a 21st Century learning environment including innovative technology and additional student amenities. The 15-acre campus is within walking distance to Orlando’s central business district providing students with easy access to job opportunities,…
Thu Jun 25
Artificial Intelligence and Big Data fields could help solve some of the world’s biggest challenges in medicine, space and the environment among other areas. Researchers can tap into $175,000 worth of seed money for COVID-19 projects thanks to the Office of Research, several UCF colleges and UCF’s new Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Initiative announced…
Fri Jun 19
The Professional Master of Science in Management Human Resources Class of 2021 poses for their first photo as a cohort. It is with great pleasure to announce that the UCF College of Business’ executive and professional graduate programs will be permanently located at UCF Downtown starting Fall 2020. UCF Downtown offers a 21st Century learning environment including…
Thu Jun 18
The Lupfer Atrium at UCF’s College of Business remains empty despite summer enrollment being up from last year. Students, such as integrated business major Adrian Guerra, are taking advantage of remote learning to stay on track. Adrian Guerra is cleaning his apartment before heading in for his 3 to 10 p.m. shift as a customer…
Thu Jun 11
The FLUIX liquid-cooled PC case (pictured) makes state-of-the-art cooling technology more accessible to PC gaming enthusiasts without a steep learning curve. Ideas for liquid cooling tech for PC gamers and a socially responsible real estate investment company helped two UCF alumni earn grant funding and the opportunity to workshop their startups in an eight-week entrepreneurship…
Tue Jun 9
Our Student Spotlight in the UCF College of Business Graduate Programs is Saxsen Norton. Saxsen will be starting her last semester in her graduate program this summer and will be graduating in August. She will be earning a Master of Science in Management-Integrated Business with a concentration in Human Resources. Saxsen already has an undergraduate degree from…
Tue Jun 9
This month’s Student Spotlight in the UCF College of Business Graduate Programs is Jessica Gelband. She will be starting her last semester in her graduate program this summer and will be graduating in August. She will be earning a Master of Science in Management-Integrated Business. Jessica has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from James Madison University. After…
Fri May 8
While Spring 2020 graduates of the UCF College of Business did not get to walk across the stage on Saturday, May 2, Knight Nation and its community of alumni, faculty, staff, friends and partners helped us Lead the Charge! to welcome graduates to the UCF Alumni family. Your pieces of advice, words of encouragement and…
Fri Apr 24
CAPSTONE WINNERS: Kaitlyn Lambley, Robert Nierenberg, Sam Van Ornam, George SanJuan and Kathleen Shiflett posed for a virtual photo after winning the Spring 2020 Great Capstone Case Competition. Appearing in the photo are Senior Vice President of Finance at Verizon, Monty Garrett; UCF Business Dean Paul Jarley; faculty members Denise Cordova, Paul Gregg, Kenneth Lay…
Thu Apr 23
An idea to transform the Orlando Fashion Square Mall into a “lifestyle center” earned first place at the UCF Real Estate Case Competition on April 15. Students Brian Cochrane, Alex Eastwood, Michael McLamb, Amanda Schmidt and Michael Wensinger won the judges’ favor with their comprehensive plan to create a mixed-use development to replace the aging…
Thu Apr 9
You’ve made an account on Knightline. You’re refreshing the page on Handshake. You’re talking with Career Services or the Office of Professional Development every other day. You’re on the hunt to Get to the One! One great way to help differentiate yourself from the competition is to make a stellar LinkedIn profile. Lucky for you, we’re…