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Fri Sep 24
For the seventh consecutive year, UCF has received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, recognition of the university’s longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. UCF is among 100 colleges and universities to earn the national award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. UCF was selected based on…
Fri Sep 24
Variety – the Children’s Charity of Florida has donated $10,000 to the UCF AAC Research-to-Practice Lab Collaborative – to bring the gift of joy to children with developmental disabilities. The gift will support a mobile makerspace specially equipped with tools and hardware to adapt toys so they can be easily used by children who are unable to…
Tue Sep 21
The UCF Department of Emergency Management was named the 2021 WeatherReady Nation Ambassador of Excellence for East Central Florida in September. Each year, the National Weather Service (NWS) WeatherReady Nation (WRN) requests each branch across the country to nominate a partner who has “shown exemplary efforts toward helping build a WeatherReady Nation.” This year, NWS…
Sat Sep 18
From a solar-powered sculpture installed at Orlando City Stadium to murals in downtown Orlando, UCF art students and alumni are known for having an important visual impact on the community. UCF’s latest partnership with TD Bank is once again offering students and alumni the chance to put their artwork on display. After featuring a mural painted by…
Fri Sep 10
Dear Faculty and Staff: You make UCF an incredible institution with amazing potential. I am honored to work alongside you because of the compassion you show for your colleagues, the genuine interest you take in the success of our students, and how far you go out of your way to make a difference in our…
Fri Sep 10
The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday to accept an invitation for UCF to join the Big 12 Conference, a move that will raise the university’s national profile and expand opportunities for our student-athletes to compete at the highest level. UCF is a young institution with strong academic and athletics achievements.…
Thu Sep 9
Gonzalo Sauri ’18 was a middle school student in the Orange County Public School System the day his world of possibilities opened up. Para la versión en Español, oprima aquÃ. Growing up as a kid who loved science and engineering but never saw scientists who looked like him, the Peruvian American tried to heed his father’s…
Thu Sep 9
The smell of jet fuel still transports UCF Police officer Eric Walton to the Pentagon — even 20 years later. Walton and fellow UCFPD officer Joel Witherspoon were two of the first responders who responded to the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 people were killed on 9/11, making it…
Thu Sep 2
I have always been someone that takes pride in how I look. Each morning before work, I make time to carefully do my hair, apply a little bit of makeup, and select an outfit that makes me feel amazing. I don’t have this process because I am vain or superficial. These steps are a part…
Wed Sep 1
Limbitless Solutions (LSI) and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children are launching a national study to evaluate the effectiveness of video game-based training aimed at helping children learn how to use prosthetic arms. For the past seven years, LSI has 3D-printed prosthetics for children and uses video games created by University of Central Florida faculty…
Wed Sep 1
Mitsubishi Power Americas and the University of Central Florida have formed an industry-education partnership to establish a reliable and accessible source of information that tracks nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions as the U.S. power generation industry undergoes an energy transformation to decarbonize. The online Power Generation NOx Tracker uses data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency database as…
Wed Sep 1
An ingenious idea born out of a research lab at the University of Central Florida has led to a growing operation that is having a direct impact on space exploration. Chances are that some of the equipment landing on the moon and the methods that will be used to grow food or build shelter, will…
Tue Aug 31
The Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute brought together UCF students from the College of Community Innovation and Education and the College of Health Sciences and Professions, along with Nemours Children’s Hospital, to offer free developmental screenings and resources to students in the Rosen Preschool and the OCPS K-8 Academic Center for Excellence last week. The Parramore Education…
Tue Aug 31
Applications for the 2021 Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Arts and Wellness Innovation Awards are now being accepted. The two $25,000 awards, which seek to build sustainable models for arts and wellness innovation across the Central Florida community and UCF campus, are given annually to projects that are focused on interdisciplinary collaboration in the area of arts and wellness. Applications for 2021 are open through December 3. This year’s…
Mon Aug 30
When Rachel Williams â96MA was growing up in Brevard County, her parents often urged her to consider a career in education. They were lifelong educators themselves, and knew their daughter possessed the traits of a great teacher. But Williams had other plans — to become a pediatrician. Now, Williams just laughs at how right her…
Wed Aug 25
The September edition of the American Ceramic Society’s (ACerS) Bulletin publication features Pegasus Professor Kathleen Richardson, Ph.D., one of three people recognized in 2021 as a Distinguished Life Member. Richardson will officially accept ACerS’ highest distinction at an awards banquet in October. The award recognizes a lifetime of achievement that has earned Richardson a worldwide…
Tue Aug 24
Keeping UCF a safe place to learn, live, work and play is a team effort that requires each of us to look out for ourselves and one another. At UCF, there are resources in place to help you stay healthy and well physically and mentally, along with services in place to protect our campuses. Health…
Tue Aug 24
From blockbusters directed by James Cameron to some of Disney’s biggest hits, chances are that you’ve seen Theatre UCF alumni on the big screen before — and you may not have even known it! Our alumni spend years perfecting their craft, performing at the university and with local productions during their time as students. Over the years, many have gone on to careers in television and film. Meet a few of the Theatre UCF…
Tue Aug 24
The Orlando Business Journal singled out five Knights among their top 20 CEOs of the Year announced recently. The OBJ commended the honorees for their ability to adapt to the hardship the pandemic caused for businesses, caring for their employees’ wellness over the last 18 months and for “going above and beyond, showcasing innovative ways…
Fri Aug 20
As UCF returns to pre-pandemic operations this fall, knowing what resources, support, and events are available for students can help you prepare for a great semester. Here’s a list of some of the many things Knights can take advantage of. Academic Resources | Advising | Class Registration | COVID-19 | Dining Services and Food | Financial Aid | Health and Wellness | Parking and Transportation | Pegasus Palooza | Student Union | Technology | Textbooks | UCF Mobile App |…