UCF Awarded American Physical Society Innovation Fund Grant
Thu Dec 8
Giving Black women a stronger voice in the field of physics is the focus of a new American Physical Society (APS) award to the University of Central Florida. The two-year $198,100 APS grant funds a project titled “Journey to a PhD through the Lens of Black Women in Physics.” Its intention is identifying then removing…
2022 Holiday Card
Thu Dec 8
Breaking through in 2022: Meeting challenges, advancing excellence and unleashing potential in building the University for the Future.
Arecibo Observatory Makes Historic Announcement of First Female Director
Wed Dec 7
The Arecibo Observatory has named Olga Figueroa Miranda as their new site director. The decision makes Figueroa Miranda the first female director of the observatory, as well as the first female Puerto Rican director. She started the new position this fall. “Olga has a unique inside understanding of the Arecibo Observatory as she has held several positions both…
A Special ‘Thank you’ and Season’s Greetings from Provost Johnson
Wed Dec 7
Dear Colleagues: I am grateful for your hard work and success during a very challenging year. As the holidays unfold, I wish you much joy and peace. May this be a time to relax, reflect, recharge and appreciate the people you cherish most. I invite you to join me in celebrating the season and some…
UCF Researchers Develop Nano-based Technology to Fight Osteoporosis
Tue Dec 6
University of Central Florida researchers have created unique technology for treating osteoporosis that uses nanobubbles to deliver treatment to targeted areas of a person’s body. The new technology was developed by Mehdi Razavi, an assistant professor in UCF’s College of Medicine and a member of the Biionix Cluster at UCF, and UCF biomedical sciences student Angela Shar at the Biomaterials and Nanomedicine…
UCF Professors Recreate Communities of the Past with Virtual Reality
Tue Dec 6
Imagine walking down the main street of the town you grew up in. The scenery likely recalls a range of memories and community lore. Now, imagine that those memories could be re-experienced and shared with others, showing your kids the town you grew up in, exactly the way it was when you lived there. Thanks…
How to Celebrate Kwanzaa in 2022
Tue Dec 6
Since it was established in 1966, Kwanzaa has been celebrated every year from December 26 through January 1 by African American families. This holiday is inspired by the start of the harvest season in Africa, and comes from the word “first” in Swahili. Donald Harrell, an adjunct Africana Studies professor, shared with Women’s Health that the holiday was created…
UCF Accepts Invitation to Face Duke in Military Bowl
Mon Dec 5
For the first time in history, the UCF football team is headed to the Military Bowl. UCF (9-4) will meet Atlantic Coast Conference representative Duke (8-4) at 2 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in 34,000-seat Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland, in the Military Bowl presented by Peraton, benefiting the USO. The…
CHPS Awards Over $50,000 in Scholarships to Knights
Mon Dec 5
Over the Fall 2022 semester, the College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) awarded scholarships totaling $53,900 to support students with their academic success. Each scholarship is made possible through philanthropic funding from faculty, staff and community partners to enrich a student’s learning experience and help unleash the potential of Knights. Below are some of…
Fall 2022 Finals Week Support and Resources for Students
Fri Dec 2
Dear Students, As you prepare for the completion of the fall semester, UCF’s efforts to support your success and well-being continue. We know this point in the semester can be particularly challenging, and we want to remind you to take care of yourself and of the resources available to help you study and stay well.…
Giving Tuesday 2022 Raises $475K to Help Unleash Potential, Support Student Success
Thu Dec 1
Over the past 9 years, UCF has participated in Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity that celebrates philanthropy, volunteerism and community service to highlight the powerful difference people can make when they come together to help others. On Nov. 29, Knight Nation came together and raised more than $475,000. UCF is committed to making…
Social Work Faculty and Alumni Share Research at National Conferences
Wed Nov 30
Teams of School of Social Work faculty and alumni presented their research at two national conferences in November, sharing presentations that addressed the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, suicide risk among adults and discrimination among Muslim refugees. The Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) Annual Program Meeting (APM), held by the social work education accrediting body, consists…
2022 College of Sciences Year in Review
Wed Nov 30
A glimpse at another year of exploration, innovation and scholarship in the College of Sciences. Over the course of the year, College of Sciences faculty, staff, and students worked hard to accomplish great things. At the heart of their accomplishments is a desire to create a greater tomorrow and a stronger community. Follow along to read…
UCF Researcher Receives $1.5M Award to Develop Health Monitoring Tool for Firefighters
Tue Nov 29
flexible and comfortable for firefighters to wear. Photo credit: Adobe Stock Each time a firefighter puts their life on the line to save a member of the community, they may also put their health in jeopardy. Continuous exposure to extreme heat increases the core body temperature and causes a condition known as heat stress, which…
UCF Podcast: Finding a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes
Tue Nov 29
eason three of Knights Do That, UCF’s official podcast, returns with its eighth guest, Christopher Clifford ’22, a UCF electrical engineering alum who is pursuing a Ph.D. in bioengineering at Harvard-MIT. Clifford’s research is centered around find a cure for and reducing the impact of Type 1 diabetes — a cause that’s personal to him. Before attending Harvard-MIT,…
Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Arts and Wellness Innovation Award Winners Enhance Mental Health Resiliency
Tue Nov 29
The arts and humanities have a unique power to resonate with the human soul across time, place and socioeconomic status. When this power is harnessed by the community through sustainable, evidence-based and cross-disciplinary initiatives, the potential for positive human impact is limitless. Based on this idea, the Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Arts and Innovation Award gives…
UCF Choir and Orchestra Kick off the Holidays with “Knights Season of Joy”
Tue Nov 29
Without snow, (or even a cool breeze) to usher in December, how do central Floridians get into the holiday spirit? For many of us, that sentimental feeling starts when we hear seasonal tunes streaming in from storefronts, commercials and car radios. Family holiday traditions also serve to awaken pleasantly warm memories when December rolls around…
RE-U-KNIGHTED: SPORT BUSINESS ALUMS TEAM UP IN NFL
Wed Nov 23
Detroit Lions’ Annual Thanksgiving Game Has UCF Flavor Nov. 23, 2022By ERIKA HODGES Thanksgiving just wouldn’t be the same without the Macy’s Day Parade, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie andâ¦the Detroit Lions. The Lions have played at home on Thanksgiving Day since 1934, only pausing during World War II. This year the historic holiday game will…
CHPS Welcomes New Communications and Marketing Director Heather Lovett
Wed Nov 23
The UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences welcomes Heather Lovett as the director of communications and marketing. Lovett will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to help enhance the visibility and reputation of the College, engage community partners and recruit students and faculty members. She began in the position on Nov. 21. Lovett brings more…
Sharing Healthy Aging Research Worldwide
Tue Nov 22
A UCF population health expert will travel to Ben-Gurion University in Israel next month to share her research into healthy aging. Dr. Su-I Hou, professor and health-specialization liaison of UCF’s interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Public Affairs at the School of Global Health Management and Informatics, is making the trip through her Fulbright Specialist Award. Dr. Hou will…
