UCF’s Collegiate Male Institute Earns National Excellence Award
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…
UCF Hosts 2 CSD Students from Belgium
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…
UCF DPT Faculty Appointed to Multiple PT Specialty Board Positions
Fri Feb 14
Three UCF Doctor of Physical Therapy Program faculty members representing three different board specialty areas of physical therapy are headed to Denver, Colorado February 11-15 for the annual meeting of the 10 board specialty councils of the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) at the 2020 American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting.…
Professor Helps Bring Stuttering Awareness to UCF – and Beyond
Fri Feb 14
With nearly 68,000 students enrolled at UCF, there could be as many as 680 students who stutter, said Martine Vanryckeghem, a fluency disorders specialist and professor in the UCF School of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Nearly one percent of individuals in the world stutter, according to the National Stuttering Association. Vanryckeghem has…
Student Research: Working to Mitigate Sexual Dangers for Teens Online
Thu Feb 13
Afsaneh Razi is working to develop software that will help keep teens safe from sexual propositions online. She conducts her work in the Socio-Technical Interaction Research (STIR) Lab at the University of Central Florida. Her area of interest is at the intersection of human-computer interaction and machine learning, and she seeks to understand how new…
Arecibo Observatory Discovers Moon Orbiting Near-Earth Asteroid
Wed Feb 12
Days after resuming operations post-earthquakes, Arecibo scientists make rare find.
Award-winning Positive Parenting Fables Offers a Modern Twist on the Classic Fable
Wed Feb 12
Positive Parenting Fables, the animated short films with a modern twist on the classic fable, have won several awards from the Southern Shorts Awards. The short, which comprises a series of seven brief fables, is the result of a collaboration funded by the Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Arts & Wellness Innovation Awards. This grant awards two…
CPNM Welcomes International Visitor Leadership Program
Wed Feb 12
The Center for Public and Nonprofit Management (CPNM) collaborated with the World Affairs Council of Central Florida, a network dedicated to educating and engaging Americans in international affairs and providing further education on global issues, to meet with a group of international nonprofit leaders. The interaction was coordinated as part of the International Visitor Leadership…
A Sneak Peek Inside the John C. Hitt Library Renovation
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…
UCF Grad Named PlayMaker of Month by Institute for Sport & Social Justice
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…
UCF Professor Recognized by International Med Ed Society
Tue Feb 11
Apassion for innovation in teaching future physicians is the driving force behind the work of Laurel Gorman, associate professor of pharmacology and medical education at the UCF College of Medicine. Her work was recently highlighted by the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE), which recognized her as the featured member of the month in…
Undergraduates Present Research at State Capital
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…
Athletic Training Students Prepare To Be First-Responders
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…
More Than A Sport: CHPS Students Reflect on Cheerleading Championship Win, Experience at UCF
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…
UCF Research Shows Vacation Home Rentals Boost Florida’s Economy by $27+ Billion Annually
Mon Feb 10
new report by the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management shows the economic impact of Florida’s vacation home rental industry exceeds $27 billion. “Our research confirms that Florida’s lodging industry for vacations, beyond traditional hotels and resorts, which include rentals like houses, apartments and condos, boosts the economy significantly. Renters remain in…
UCF Honors Faculty Authors for their Creativity and Scholarship
Mon Feb 10
In addition to teaching and conducting research, many faculty members write and publish books. They spend days, weeks, or sometimes years building stories, sharing knowledge through textbooks, or creating worlds through poetry and other creative works. UCF honored 39 such faculty members during UCF’s second Authors Celebration on Feb. 5 at the Live Oak Ballroom.…
UCF Program at Love Your Shorts Film Festival to Connect Filmmakers
Mon Feb 10
The film industry in Florida — the only state in the southeast that doesn’t provide incentives for filmmakers — soon may be back on the upswing, thanks to new proposed legislation that may resume a tax-incentive program that ended four years ago. In anticipation of that day, UCF in collaboration with the Love Your Shorts…
How this UCF Alum Paid Off $31,679.87 of Student Loans in 6 Months
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…
Education Programs Recognized for Reading Instruction
Thu Feb 6
We got an âA’ (actually, we got two)! The National Council on Teacher Quality recently recognized our teacher preparation programs in elementary education. Our Master of Arts in Elementary Education and Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education were listed in the council’s 2020 Teacher Prep Review as top-ranked programs in the nation that prepare teacher…
Confectionary-Contemporary Painter Will Cotton to Speak at UCF
Thu Feb 6
Contemporary American painter Will Cotton will be at UCF on February 26 to give a lecture and a Q&A session. Cotton is known for his photo-realist depictions of landscapes as sugary confections, as seen in Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream album packaging and California Gurls music video. His paintings are in the permanent collections of the…
