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 Feb 24
French student Elizabeth McDonald will be the first student to partake in an overseas internship as part of the requirements for the new French Translation and Interpretation Certificate. The certificate program includes an internship course (FRT 4991) requiring students to work for a minimum of one month in a entity of their choice outside of the…
Fri Feb 21
An independent study examining the role of psilocybin is opening new lines of thought and fulfilling a student’s interest into understanding the effects of naturally occurring psychedelic medicines. The study, funded through a grant from the Office of Undergraduate Research, was conducted by Maria Orozco, an undergraduate student completing a double degree program in Anthropology…
Fri Feb 21
In the year since the Lockheed Martin Cyber Innovation Lab opened its doors on UCF’s main campus, hundreds of students from multiple majors and disciplines have benefitted from the space dedicated to strengthening the pipeline of cyber workforce talent, addressing a critical need locally and nationally. There are more than 13,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in…
Fri Feb 21
The Jacksonville native was crowned at the 2019-20 pageant held in Houston last month for American women of Indian descent. In addition to winning the grand title, Gulani also received the “Best Talent” award for her Bharatnatyum Fusion dance, a classical Indian dance that combines emotion and music. She has been dancing since she was…
Fri Feb 21
Twenty-four students —– ranging in disciplines from engineering to biology to education and more —– have been named as 2020 recipients of the Order of Pegasus, UCF’s most prestigious student award. This year’s inductees include seven LEAD Scholars, five President’s Leadership Council members, seven Student Government leaders, 11 Burnett Honors College scholars, three Greek members,…
Thu Feb 20
Nash Williams is the current President of The UCF Real Estate Club which maintains an average weekly attendance of 50 members and supplies its members with access to internships, mentorships and a weekly speaker series at its meetings. Nash is also an associate at GroceryAnchored.com, a third-party technology and consulting service providing data and analytics…
Thu Feb 20
Alliyah Torres, who is in her freshman year pursuing a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, already has an idea about what it means to be a teacher. She comes from a family of educators. Her parents, brother and oldest sister are currently classroom teachers. Her sister, Trinity Torres, is a sophomore here at UCF and…
Thu Feb 20
Doctors aren’t the only people who can contribute to the understanding of disease outbreaks. Historians can provide valuable research about past pandemics to provide insights into what could happen today, including the recent outbreak of the coronavirus. That’s where UCF history student Andrew Kishuni comes in. Kishuni, an honors undergraduate thesis student, is researching the connection between…
Wed Feb 19
ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2020) – The UCF College of Business inducted San Antonio Spurs General Manager Brian Wright, ’06, CCG Executive Vice President of strategic partnerships Woody Walker, ’92 ’94 MBA, and uBreakiFix CEO/co-founder Justin Wetherill, ’07, at the college’s 21st Hall of Fame celebration Thursday at Rosen Shingle Creek. “After 21 years,…
Tue Feb 18
As the daughter of two immigrants from Guatemala and Venezuela, Carla Garcia has always been passionate about understanding perspectives different from her own. It’s what inspired her to pursue political science at UCF, and it’s the reason she was recently chosen by the American Political Science Association for the Minority Fellowship. The fellowship awarded to…
Mon Feb 17
Collegiate Male Institute, the UCF Male Success Initiative, was selected as the 2019–2020 NASPA Excellence Bronze Award Winner for Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice, and Related Programs. NASPA is the professional home for student affairs administrators in higher education. Wayne Jackson, Director of Multicultural Academic and Support Services (MASS) explains, “This is quite an honor and…
Mon Feb 17
The UCF School of Communication Sciences and Disorders has welcomed two international undergraduate students from Belgium for a six-week externship. The program is part of our inter-university agreement, where students from UCF and VIVES University of Applied Sciences in Belgium participate in international learning experiences. During the six-week program, Belgium students Esther Vanneste and Celeste Sissau will…
Wed Feb 12
This spring semester will mark completion of the first phase of an expansion that will help transform UCF’s oldest building, the John C. Hitt Library, into a 21st-century library. “The emphasis is on benefit to students,” says Frank Allen, the library’s senior associate director for administrative services who has overseen the transformation of the building…
Tue Feb 11
Former UCF student-athlete Jordan Johnson has been named the Male PlayMaker of the Month for February by the Institute for Sport & Social Justice on the UCF campus. Johnson, who graduated in December with a degree in human communication, is the first Knight to earn the distinction. The award, which recognizes academic achievement and community…
Mon Feb 10
On February 10, undergraduate researchers from across the State of Florida convened at the State Capital to share projects with state legislatures. Four students are represented UCF at the Posters at the Capitol. “UCF has selected some of our outstanding students to represent all undergraduates,” says Kimberly Schneider, Director of Undergraduate Research. “Working with faculty…
Mon Feb 10
When trauma happens at athletic events, an athletic trainer is usually the first medical professional at an athlete’s side. An athletic trainer’s ability to think clearly and act fast can be life-determining skills. In order to best prepare athletic training students with these skills, UCF faculty integrate active learning simulations into the curriculum. “These are…
Mon Feb 10
Winning the UCA National Championship this year was an experience the UCF cheerleading squad will never forget. Four student-athletes of the winning team are students in the College of Health Professions and Sciences. Their experiences in cheerleading have not only shaped their career paths, but have also given them the skills need to succeed in…
Fri Feb 7
Juan Diego Vila ’19 waited five days before he celebrated erasing his student loans. Any time he had made a payment during the previous six months, there was always a delay to the account balance, and he needed to see zeroes before allowing himself to relish the moment. “I have been paycheck to paycheck my…
Thu Feb 6
Accelerated B.A./M.A. History student Andrew Kishuni is working on an honors in the major thesis on flu pandemics. His guest column in the Orlando Sentinel, “Coronavirus an example of societal impact on epidemics,” discusses the current Wuhan coronavirus outbreak in the long history of pandemics and utilizes the research his has done on his thesis…
Wed Feb 5
Lourdes Diaz-McAgy ’99 has always been in tune with society’s trends. After realizing the world is moving in the direction of conscious well-being, she was inspired to help people look and feel their best. Today, Diaz-McAgy is the chief executive officer of Total Nutrition Technology, a nutrition focused company that private labels products for brands…