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Community Engagement

See how UCF academics and leaders intersect and collaborate with the community and others in making the world a better place.

Celebrate the Florida Consortium of Metropolitan Research Universities on Dec. 3

The Florida Consortium of Metropolitan Research Universities is creating bold new opportunities for students and employers in Florida’s largest urban areas. The campus community is invited on Dec. 3 to the Live Oak Event Center to learn more about the scope and impact of this special partnership involving UCF, Florida International University, and the University…

Helping Young Stroke Survivors

Ray Forsythe refers to the moment on Easter morning, 2015, when the challenges of surviving a stroke first truly dawned on him, as “the incident.” “Not in my wildest dreams did I imagine someone like me being called ‘a stroke survivor.’”— Former UCF offensive lineman Ray Forsythe Two months earlier, the former UCF offensive lineman,…

Four steps to the c-suite from successful Hispanic businesswomen

Did you ever wonder how to climb the corporate ladder? The College of Undergraduate Studies reached out to some of Florida’s most influential women to share with students how they’ve risen to the ranks of the most powerful, connected leaders in Florida. They shared their insights at the Hispanic Businesswomen Leadership Roundtable, part of the…

Acclaimed Knights Wall Spotlights Top Awards and Fellowships Earned by Students

UCF has a new showcase for students whose academic achievement and excellence have earned national and international recognition. The Acclaimed Knights Wall outside the Pegasus Ballroom of the Student Union features names of students who have earned prestigious awards and fellowships. Among others, those honors include Fulbright Scholar, Truman Scholar, Boren Award, National Science Foundation…