UCF Wound-healing Technology Also Shows Promise for Parkinson’s Patients
Fri Jan 5
Researchers at UCF’s College of Medicine who developed a new wound-healing technology report that their innovation may also be a promising treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Frederick Carrick (left)and Kiminobu Sugaya (right) are developing wound healing technology that may help Parkinson’s disease patients. The technology developed by Frederick Carrick, professor of neurology at UCF’s College of Medicine, and…
Student-run KNIGHTS Free Clinic Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Thu Jan 4
UCF’s student-run free clinic celebrates a decade of service this year — providing primary and specialty care to Orlando’s uninsured while giving medical students hands-on experiences as clinicians and caretakers in their community. Founded in 2013 with Orlando’s Grace Medical Home, the KNIGHTS (Keeping Neighbors In Good Health Through Service) helps Grace care for 3,600…
Welcome Back and Key Resources for Spring Planning
Thu Jan 4
Welcome to a new year and a new semester. I am grateful for your commitment to excellence and student success as we approach Monday’s first day of spring classes. Below are essential academic policies, regulations, and resources to guide your course preparation .Key 2024 Spring Dates Jan. 8: Classes beginJan. 15: Martin Luther King Jr.…
VIDEO: UCF’s 2023 Year In Review
Tue Dec 19
This year we not only celebrated our 60th anniversary but also the accomplishments and contributions of Knights to Central Florida and beyond — including more than 18,000 students who earned their degrees and are positively impacting the world.
Georgiopoulos Reappointed Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Fri Dec 8
I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Michael Georgiopoulos for five years as dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS). Since becoming dean in 2013, he has been instrumental in boosting the college’s excellence in research and in producing top talent for Florida’s high-tech economy. The college’s research funding has more…
A Special Holiday Message to UCF Faculty and Staff from the Provost
Fri Dec 8
Dear Colleagues: I am grateful for your hard work and great success this year in advancing UCF as The University for the Future. As always, UCF’s betterment counts on our dedicated faculty and staff who care deeply about student success; who advance research, discovery and innovation; and who drive our excellence and impact. Thank you.…
An Update on UCF’s New Model on Advising and Coaching to Advance Student Success
Wed Nov 15
Colleagues: Senior Vice President for Student Success and Well-Being Paul Dosal and I recently informed deans and the undergraduate advising and coaching community of some changes to our approach to undergraduate student success. I want to share with the broader university community why we are making these changes. We are moving to a modern, active…
Amin Appointed Interim CIO
Tue Nov 14
Colleagues: With Chief Information Officer Matthew Hall’s departure, I have asked Sheila Amin Gutiérrez de Piñeres, dean of the Burnett Honors College, to lead UCF IT in the interim. Dean Amin will take on this role, in addition to her duties with the Honors College, effective November 16. Under Matt’s leadership, the talented UCF IT…
UCF IT Leadership Update
Fri Oct 13
Colleagues: I am writing to share that Vice President and Chief Information Officer Matthew Hall informed me this week of his decision to step away from UCF to serve as Chief Information Officer at Texas State University. Matt has provided critical leadership to UCF IT during a period filled with numerous transformative projects to improve…
Using Interfolio for Fall Faculty Internal Awards and Other Requests
Mon Oct 2
This is a reminder that faculty will use Interfolio academic software this fall to submit materials for some internal awards and requests for sabbaticals, emeritus status, and the Professional Development Program. Award application materials will be uploaded into the new digital system for the following: If you plan to pursue any of these awards or…
Introducing New Faculty Resources for Pursuing Distinguished External Awards
Tue Sep 19
Dear Faculty Colleagues: Faculty Excellence offers new resources to help you identify and seek external honorific awards that can energize your career. Our new external honorific awards website includes a database for identifying awards, past UCF external award winners, and tips for pursuing prestigious and highly prestigious honors. I am also pleased to introduce another valuable resource to support your professional development. Charlenne…
Prepare Now for Annual Faculty Internal Awards Deadlines Coming This Fall
Tue Sep 12
Dear Faculty Colleagues: It is time to prepare for seeking UCF’s internal faculty awards. Excellence Awards, Research Incentive Awards, Pegasus Professor, and Reach for the Stars awards all have deadlines this fall. Please see the Faculty Internal Awards page for eligibility, criteria, and applicable dates. Note that Excellence Awards and Research Incentive Awards materials will…
An Update for Faculty on Tropical Storm Idalia
Mon Aug 28
As we communicated earlier today, UCF is closely monitoring the path and potential impact of Tropical Storm Idalia. While we do not anticipate disruption to normal campus operations, we will continue to monitor the storm and will provide an update by 2 p.m. Tuesday informed by the latest forecasts. An important consideration will be updated…
Annual Disclosures Due Sept. 13 on Outside Activity, Employment
Tue Aug 15
All UCF faculty who are required to disclose annually about outside activity, employment and potential conflict of interest are receiving an individual e-mail today about completing the online form by Sept. 13. The required disclosure – the Potential Outside Activity, Employment, and Conflict of Interest and Commitment Disclosure AA-21 – is emailed via a link…
Key Resources and Dates for Fall 2023 Course Planning
Thu Aug 10
Dear Colleagues: UCF’s fall classes begin on Monday, Aug. 21. This message includes key academic policies, regulations and resources to aid your course preparation. Key Fall 2023 dates: There are three new student policies to know as you prepare for fall courses. They involve a Modified Withdrawal Policy for new FTIC and transfer students and…
Provost Welcomes Faculty and Staff to Fall with Key Updates
Wed Aug 9
Dear Faculty and Staff: I am pleased to welcome you to a new academic year. This is a joyful time for students, and I hope for you as well. I am grateful for your dedication and support for our students and for one another. First, a couple of events: Budget and Senate Bill 266 I…
UCF Hosts Summer 2023 Commencement Aug. 4-5
Tue Jul 25
UCF will award more than 3,860 degrees during three commencement ceremonies at Addition Financial Arena Aug. 4-5, sending a talent pipeline of highly skilled graduates into careers that are vital for our region and our state. Of the degrees UCF expects to award, 2,986 are bachelor’s, 615 are master’s, 152 are doctoral and 6 are education specialist…
UCF Researcher Leads $3.3 Million Project to Develop Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Simulators
Tue Jul 25
University of Central Florida engineering professor is leading a $3.3 million project funded by the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to research floating offshore wind turbines. “My goal is to model floating offshore wind turbines and use the model to explore design improvements while concurrently investigating new ideas for control and sensing, a concept that…
UCF Endowed Chair Among Nurse Researchers Inducted into International Hall of Fame
Fri Jul 21
Carmen Giurgescu, the Chatlos Foundation endowed chair, associate dean of research and professor in UCF’s College of Nursing, is among 22 distinguished nurse researchers who will be inducted in the 2023 Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame. The honorees will be inducted during Sigma’s International Nursing Research Congress in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on July…
UCF Sea Turtle Research Highlighted for 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act
Thu Jul 20
UCF sea turtle research was recently highlighted for the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with a visit from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) leadership. The visit showcased the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge and its successful sea turtle conservation efforts. Since the refuge’s establishment as…
