Procedures for Thesis and Dissertation Approval Forms
Tue Mar 24
As we approach the Spring 2020 defense deadline on April 3, it is essential to have procedures in place for remotely routing, signing, and submitting thesis and dissertation approval forms. As a reminder: All defenses should be held virtually until further notice Each student must access their individual thesis or dissertation approval form in the Thesis…
UCF Lands $7.5 Million in Grants from Federal Agency
Tue Mar 24
The University of Central Florida is the only university in Florida to be awarded federal 2020 Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative grants – and it snagged three of them. The Department of Defense announced the recipients of the 26 awards. For UCF, that means more than $7.5 million over the next five years. Two professors will…
5 Ways to Be More Productive While Working from Home
Tue Mar 24
COVID-19 is now a global pandemic affecting everything from international travel, tourism and even the availability of toilet paper. With new cases of COVID-19 confirmed every day, the United States is calling for everyone to limit their interactions with others and recommending that many employees work remotely, if they are able. Working from home may…
UCF-HCA Gain 194 Residents, Fellows
Mon Mar 23
Taylor Murphy ’15 and Marisa Taddeo met on their first day of medical school, and on Friday — as newlyweds — they became the latest residents to match into UCF residency programs with HCA Healthcare’s North Florida Division. Murphy will do his internal medicine residency and Taddeo her psychiatry training at the UCF-HCA Greater Orlando residency…
Census 2020: Everything You Need to Know
Mon Mar 23
You have the opportunity this year to impact governmental leadership and federal funding for programs in Florida, but it has nothing to do with political beliefs, parties or the election in November. Instead you’ll be answering a few questions by April 1 to complete the 2020 census. The census is a count of every person…
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Doctoral Candidate Keanna Jardine ’18MS
Mon Mar 23
UCF student Keanna Jardine ’18MS feels a lot of pressure. She’s an African American woman pursuing a doctoral degree in physics, with a focus on planetary sciences. Jardine represents a small number of black women in the field of Astronomy. According to a study by the American Institute of Physics, in 2016 as low as 3…
UCF’s Nicholson School Launches New Website to Promote Open Government
Mon Mar 23
An experiment in promoting open government was launched last week by UCF’s Nicholson School of Communication and Media – and if the project meets with good results in Winter Park, it could be expanded to other Central Florida cities. A new grant-funded website – WinterParkSunshine.org – was set up by the school’s journalism program to help inform…
Forensic Scientists Harness Pollen Power to Fight Crime
Mon Mar 23
Pollen gets a bad rap this time of year for its allergy-induced itchy eyes and sniffles. But researchers at the National Center for Forensic Science are harnessing its crime-fighting power. That fine, grainy powder staining your windshield yellow holds a wealth of genetic information about its plant origin. Mapping out a precise DNA picture falls…
Philosophy Department Faculty Win Numerous Awards
Fri Mar 20
The Philosophy Department has been off to a great first quarter of 2020! Since the beginning of the Spring 2020 semester seven faculty members have been recognized for their dedication to research and teaching. The UCF Research Incentive Awards (RIA) program supports outstanding research, scholarly and creative activity that advances the body of knowledge in…
UCF’s Match Day Important More than Ever in Coronavirus Era
Fri Mar 20
Jaclyn Marrinan spent a year in West Africa fighting the Ebola outbreak. Now, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to redefine society’s new normal, the UCF medical student learned Friday she’ll do her residency training at Harvard’s Boston Children’s Hospital. Marrinan was one of 120 College of Medicine students who virtually experienced their long-awaited Match Day,…
An Update on the Impact of Coronavirus and Your Graduate Studies
Fri Mar 20
Dear Graduate Student, I apologize for sending this as a large, mass email, but I wanted to be able to reach out to each of you affiliated with the Graduate School. I know this is a scary, stressful time. There is much uncertainty. You have a lot of questions. Are you safe? How will this…
UCF Names Missouri Chancellor Alexander Cartwright as President-elect
Fri Mar 20
Alexander N. Cartwright, chancellor at the University of Missouri since 2017, was chosen as president-elect by the University of Central Florida today following a nationwide search. The UCF Board of Trustees, which selected Cartwright over another finalist, praised Cartwright’s proven experience as a leader both in Missouri and previously as provost and executive vice chancellor…
Coronavirus Update: Remote Learning Extended Through Summer A, C and D
Fri Mar 20
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rapidly evolve. UCF will move to remote instruction effective through the spring semester, under official direction from the Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the State University System. Additionally, UCF will continue with remote instruction through the Summer A, C and D semesters, which all start on Monday,…
UCF College of Business Offers Remote Career Coaching, Advising During University Closure
Thu Mar 19
While students, faculty and most staff are away from campus, the Office of Professional Development at UCF College of Business continues to offer academic advising, career coaching and other essential services to students through virtual means. Business students seeking advice related to schedule planning, graduation, internships, job interview tactics, resume reviews or other career-related questions can email…
Canceled: Founders’ Day Honors Convocation 2020
Wed Mar 18
From Dr. Michael D. Johnson, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Due to the recent updates to campus operations related to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and recommendations from public health officials, it is necessary to cancel the Founders’ Day Reception planned for Wednesday, April 1. The health and safety of those who…
Presidential Finalist Pool is Set, Virtual Open Forums Thursday
Wed Mar 18
Finalists to be UCF’s next president – including a candidate who was added Wednesday – will hold virtual open forums and meetings on Thursday. Students, faculty, staff and the UCF community are encouraged to watch the candidates’ open forums via livestream and provide their feedback. The Presidential Search Committee selected David Brenner and Cato Laurencin…
Misconception About Childless Adults Can Be Misguided
Wed Mar 18
Well-meaning adults often tend to have the mistaken belief that childless adults must not like kids; this misconception can be so very far the truth and misguided. I recently invited readers in a UCF Forum to contemplate their views on childless adults. Readers were encouraged to think about reasons that other adults had lives without children, to…
Coronavirus Update: Remote Learning Extended Through Spring Semester
Tue Mar 17
Last updated at 4:27 p.m. on March 17, 2020. The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rapidly evolve. While no cases have been reported at the university, UCF will move to remote instruction effective through the spring semester, to minimize health and safety risks to the UCF community. The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to…
Pediatric Resident Reflects on First Year of Training
Tue Mar 17
Almost a year since beginning his pediatrics residency at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Dr. Gabriel Williams strides confidently through the hospital halls and is greeted warmly by nurses and staff as he enjoys a lull in his hectic day of seeing patients, updating attending physicians and overseeing patient care. “Being at Nemours keeps me grounded on…
