Nursing Student Honored as âHistory Maker’ for Service Around the World
Fri Mar 6
Ever since grade school, Paulette Schank wanted to become a nurse. That desire to help others drove her to first become a licensed practical nurse right after high school and later join the Air Force to become a flight nurse — eventually achieving the rank of colonel. Now she is stretching her wings even further…
Cent$ible Knight$ Receives Grant to Boost Students’ Financial Literacy
Fri Mar 6
UCF’s Cent$ible Knight$ financial literacy program this week was named a $12,500 grant recipient by the FAIRWINDS Foundation for the program’s success of enhancing students’ financial knowledge and equipping them to make sound financial decisions. Cent$ible Knight$ was one of eight regional organizations chosen by the foundation for embodying the organization’s core purpose of inspiring generosity…
Social Work Student Launches Food Pantry at Community SchoolSocial Work Student Launches Food Pantry at Community School
Fri Mar 6
Celine Rodriguez, a social work graduate student, didn’t really understand food insecurity issues until she witnessed it firsthand at the Academic Center for Excellence in Parramore during her internship. She began asking how the issue could be resolved within the school and dedicated herself to developing a food pantry during her internship at ACE. She started…
UCF Class Spotlight: Women and Leadership
Fri Mar 6
Class Name WST3371 Women and Leadership Instructor Anne Bubriski When is it offered? Fall and Spring. How many students in a class? Honors: Maximum 20. Online: Maximum 45. Prerequisites ENC1102 (Composition II) From the Professor Why should a student take this class? It’s so empowering for the students. It’s one of my favorite classes. The…
UCF and Orlando Health Residency Faculty Shine at APTA Combined Sections Meeting
Fri Mar 6
The UCF & Orlando Health Neurologic Residency faculty were busy at this year’s Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association held at the Colorado Convention Center from March 11 to 15, 2020. Kristen Cezat, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP/SMS was awarded the first Clinician of the Year Award by the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT) Spinal Cord Injury…
Dr. Jeffery Redding to be Director of Choral Activities
Fri Mar 6
Jeffery Redding, the 2019 GRAMMY Music Educator Award Recipient, is the newly announced Director of Choral Activities at the University of Central Florida (UCF). Redding has led his choirs in performances at national, regional, and state conventions of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). His choirs have earned first place awards at Heritage Festivals of…
College of Medicine: Fun and Games for Spirit Week
Fri Mar 6
A field day – featuring egg races and a tug of war – capped off Spirit Week at the College Medicine March 2-6. The activities, organized by the Peer Support Program and the Movement in Medicine student groups, were designed to lift spirits as students prepare for exams and build a stronger med school community.…
College of Medicine Grads Named In Top 30 Alumni
Thu Mar 5
A Forbes magazine-featured philanthropist and a Grey’s Anatomy producer are among UCF’s most outstanding alumni being honored this year with the“30 Under 30 Award.” The two College of Medicine graduates are among 30 UCF alumni being recognized for their professional success, commitment to helping others and track record of giving back to the university and their local community. …
UCF Researchers Are Digitally Preserving Florida’s Architecture Before It’s Gone
Thu Mar 5
With an ever-changing landscape, Florida’s rich architectural history can quickly vanish in a blink of an eye, but a University of Central Florida research team is working to digitally preserve it one historic place at a time. They’re doing so using an advanced, 3D laser scanner that’s accurate down to a millimeter of measurement, and…
Student Researcher Developing VR to Help Students Tour Graduate Schools
Thu Mar 5
Isaiah Morales is developing a virtual reality application that would allow students strapped for cash to explore graduate schools around the world, without ever having to leave their hometowns. Because VR isn’t widely used beyond the entertainment industry, Morales decided to research ways it could be used to help open opportunities to underrepresented groups such…
To UCF Faculty on Coronavirus: Be Safe and Think Ahead
Thu Mar 5
From Interim Provost Michael D. Johnson Dear Faculty Colleagues: All of us are following the rapidly evolving news about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Although we hope that UCF will continue running as normal, the university is committed to being prepared. We must consider the possibility of students, staff, and faculty falling ill or being…
Search Committee Selects Three Finalists for UCF’s Next President
Thu Mar 5
UCF’s Presidential Search Committee chose three finalists from a pool of seven who were interviewed on campus Thursday. The candidates who were interviewed during a day-long session represented a great depth of academic scholarship, research and achievement, and also are world-renowned in their disciplines and strong academic leaders. Those interviewed include candidates with membership in…
UCF Study: Sea Level Rise Impacts to Canaveral Sea Turtle Nests Will Be Substantial
Wed Mar 4
Sea level rise and hurricanes are a threat to sea turtle nesting habitat along national seashores in the Southeast, but a new study predicts the greatest impact on turtles will be at Canaveral National Seashore. The University of Central Florida-led study, which was published recently in the journal Ecological Applications, examined loggerhead and green sea turtle nests to…
Tropical Shirt Tradition Brightens Mood for Stressed Students
Wed Mar 4
Peter Sinelli’s wardrobe choices can bring students running to his classroom. That’s particularly the case when he’s spotted crossing campus wearing one of the many loud, vibrant tropical shirts that fill his closet. Savvy students know the blinding colors signal it’s pop quiz day. “They’ve caught on,” Sinelli said with a laugh. “The tradition is…
Scientific Research Takes Flight With Purple Martin Project
Wed Mar 4
Anew study exploring nesting preferences of North America’s largest swallow is giving students hands-on experience in scientific methods. The Purple Martin Project, led by a Department of Biology Research Scientistnna Forsman, aims to attract the bird using strategically placed nests around UCF’s main campus. Students from Forsman’s biology courses and the Wild Symbioses Lab worked diligently to place 12…
It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot
Tue Mar 3
Flu season is still in session, and reports show flu activity is much higher in Florida this year than the past two seasons. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu activity is elevated around the country and expected to continue for weeks. Although the CDC recommends getting your yearly flu shot before…
UCF Named No. 1 Graduate School for Video Game Design
Tue Mar 3
UCF’s graduate game design program is No. 1 in North America, according to The Princeton Review and PC Gamer magazine, which today announced their 2020 rankings. This is the second time in the past five years that UCF’s interactive entertainment graduate program at the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy has taken the top spot. UCF’s undergraduate program in game design also ranked…
UCF Broken Hearts Research Featured on Spectrum News
Tue Mar 3
Is it really possible to die of a broken heart? Research says yes. Broken heart syndrome is a weakening of the left ventricle that is usually brought on by severe emotional stress, usually from the loss of a loved one or a catastrophic event. Cardiovascular researcher at the Burnett School of Biomedical Science FDr. Stephen…
UCF Arboretum Attends Orlando Wetlands Festival to Bring Awareness to Florida’s Environment
Tue Mar 3
Members of the UCF Arboretum tabled at the Orlando Wetlands Festival on Saturday afternoon to bring awareness to the community about the impacted wetlands on campus and discuss their mission for years to come. The Orlando Wetlands Festival was open to everyone including local families in order to help them become environmentally aware and in…
Preventing Illness Through Good Hygiene Habits
Tue Mar 3
Bacteria is everywhere. Many things we touch every day – door handles, bathroom sinks, office phones and money – have been touched by hundreds or even thousands of other people. That’s why practicing good hygiene habits is important for promoting good health, especially during flu season. Here are some tips for preventing illnesses through good…
