The University of Central Florida awards more than 18,000 degrees annually — the most among Florida public universities and among the most nationally — and strives to set the pace for advancing student success in higher education.
Mon Jan 17
Before enrolling in medical school, Brendan Sweeney was a biomedical engineer who worked alongside clinicians to create better patient therapies — including better bandage adhesives and engineered tissues for healing. Now he will use those skills as an ear-nose-throat specialist caring for military veterans. Sweeney is one of six UCF medical students who recently…
Thu Jan 13
On most days, you can find Mason Mincey in his garage, living his dream. There are no cars or woodworking tools here. Mincey wears booties to ensure everything, including the garage floor, stays as clean as the inside of a bubble. “What we’re doing in here is what you’d find Ph.D.s doing in expensive labs,”…
Thu Jan 13
In December, six students in the Division of Kinesiology received 2021 scholarships from the National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation. These students are six out of 38 students around the world who earned a collective total of $80,000 in scholarship money to pursue a career in strength and conditioning. The UCF scholarship recipients are: Erica Goldstein, Kinesiology…
Thu Jan 13
For Aleesha Jahur ’21, it was a simple class in criminal justice that ignited her passion for the field – and led to a full-time role with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Jahur, who graduated this past summer with her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a certificate in crime analysis and crime mapping, recently…
Tue Jan 11
MyFloridaFuture is an exciting new interactive tool designed to assist students and families in making better-informed decisions about postsecondary educational options in the State University System of Florida. House Bill 1261, passed by the 2021 Florida Legislature and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, directed the Board of Governors of the State University System to develop a…
Fri Dec 17
Epilepsy, a chronic neurological condition, effects 3.4 million people in the U.S. and 50 million worldwide. For nursing PhD graduate Michelle Tall ’17MSN, it’s something she knows all too well as her son Josh has a rare epilepsy condition. “It’s a tireless battle,” says Tall, who was one of only two nurses in 2018 awarded a McKnight…
Fri Dec 17
Five business seniors who dubbed themselves Team Senioritis earned $3,000 in scholarship funding and the top spot at this semester’s Great Capstone Case Competition with their recommendation that competition sponsor Verizon utilize 5G network technology to improve airport security. Graduating seniors Ryan Bis, James Smith, Anthony Tran, Talia Vasquez and Katarina Vue pitched their plan to Verizon executives and…
Fri Dec 17
The Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences’ Medical Library Science Program, one of the nation’s best, trains students to work in professional labs in hospitals and research centers. Its graduates score significantly higher than the national average on their assessments and the program has had a 100% job placement rate or near that for years. “I…
Thu Dec 16
The educational and career journey often looks different for those who chose military service. Meet three student veterans — Bryce Frase, Margarita Figueroa and Craig Plummer — who all served our country and are now preparing to graduate from UCF. Despite their different ages, careers, service branches and learning modalities, they’ve found a home and…
Wed Dec 15
A new endowed scholarship at the UCF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) will help ease some of the financial burden for UCF students with autism spectrum disorder and their families. The idea was conceived after many conversations with families and CHPS faculty, who highlighted that this unique scholarship was needed to help support a more inclusive student…
Tue Dec 14
As you read this, there’s a good chance I’m practicing music. And if I’m practicing music, most likely it’s on a vibraphone. To me, the vibraphone feels natural. Playing it makes me, well, it just makes me happy. It isn’t an instrument you see very often. Maybe you’ve never even heard of one. Only two…
Mon Dec 13
Making people care through the power of filmmaking is Vince Marcucci’s mission. The day after he graduates from UCF with a bachelor’s in film, he’ll show his first documentary series — an 80-minute, four-part feature following a day in the life of four Florida naturalists — during a private showing to cast, crew and local contributors…
Mon Dec 13
Students enrolled in HSC4730 Applied Health Research Methods presented their research project proposals to faculty judges during the Department of Health Sciences Fall 2021 Research Symposium on Dec. 8 at the UCF Morgridge International Reading Center. The group projects detailed a research question and study design focused on a specific health or wellness issue in the Central…
Fri Dec 10
The University of Central Florida is the top bowl-bound football team in the state for academic performance, according to a report released from UCF’s Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES). UCF’s Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 981 topped the University of Florida – UCF’s opponent in the Gasparilla Bowl – and the University of…
Mon Dec 6
From the time she was a little girl, Sarah Royer loved everything about the environment and its benefits. She was passionate about learning and doing more — from reading books to finding ways to contribute to making an impact. That passion continued to grow throughout her time in school, and while she wasn’t sure how…
Mon Dec 6
Every year on Dec. 7, we observe National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day — a time to honor the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The attack, referred to by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as “a date that will live in infamy,” was the catalyst for…
Fri Dec 3
Rebecca Kleckner may not wear a football jersey on Friday nights, but in her role as an athletic training student with the Windermere High School football team, she helps ensure the team’s success by helping the players stay safe and healthy. Kleckner, a second-year master of athletic training student, is completing her immersive clinical education this semester…
Fri Dec 3
Every day, Moises Melendez makes undergraduate students’ academic journey easier in the Division of Kinesiology. From advising students on the next class they should take, to speaking at open house events about career opportunities for students who major in Kinesiology, Melendez helps students navigate the major, graduate, and become successful professionals. Learn more about Melendez and his role…
Fri Dec 3
Jennifer Farran, an academic advisor for the School of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy, is the first CHPS’ staff member to complete all three levels of the Student Success and Advising (SSA) Certificate in the Advisor Track. “I want to congratulate Dr. Farran for completing this rigorous professional development program,” said Jeffrey Stout, founding director of the School of Kinesiology and…
Wed Dec 1
More than 6,100 degrees will be conferred during UCF’s Fall 2021 Commencement. Graduation festivities will be held Dec. 15-18, consisting of the UCF Grad Walk and four in-person ceremonies. Annually, UCF graduates one of the highest numbers of minorities in the nation. More than half of this semester’s degrees will be conferred to students from underrepresented…