Distinguished UCF Business Alumni and Partners to Be Honored at 23rd Annual Hall of Fame
Thu Mar 30
The UCF College of Business will host a Kentucky Derby-themed 23rd annual Hall of Fame gala Tuesday, April 4, 6-9 p.m. at Rosen Shingle Creek. More than 600 College of Business alumni, faculty, students, corporate partners and friends of UCF are expected to attend this signature event that honors the college’s most distinguished alumni and…
Researchers Identify 6 Challenges Humans Face with Artificial Intelligence
Thu Mar 30
University of Central Florida professor and 26 other researchers have published a study identifying the challenges humans must overcome to ensure that artificial intelligence is reliable, safe, trustworthy and compatible with human values. The study, “Six Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Grand Challenges,” was published in the International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction. Ozlem Garibay ’01MS ’08PhD, an assistant professor…
Join UCF for Founders’ Day 2023 on April 5
Thu Mar 30
Every year on the first Wednesday of April, UCF honors Founders’ Day by celebrating the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of our people. This year, on April 5, we will be hosting a day-long celebration to recognize our exceptional students, faculty, and employees for their pursuit of excellence and impact. We hope you will join us…
UCF First-generation Student: âMake the Most of Your College Experience’
Thu Mar 30
am proud to be first-generation Peruvian American, and the first person in my family to attend college. My father was forced to escape Peru and immigrate to the United States over 20 years ago amid extreme conflict and increased criminal violence. Growing up, he was the only parent I had. He worked hard to create…
UCF Student Research Week 2023 Kicks Off with the Academic Exhibition of the Year
Thu Mar 30
UCF students will share their findings with the university community during Student Research Week, March 27-31. Compiling and condensing all their work on one poster each, students will present their work in Pegasus Ballroom and enlighten others about their unique areas of expertise. Within five poster sessions, more than 500 students from all colleges will present their projects…
7 Unique Funds to Support on UCF Day of Giving
Thu Mar 30
We’ll bounce, stomp and celebrate UCF Day of Giving on April 13 this year. With this celebration of all things Black & Gold, we wanted to highlight a few unique funds for those who are looking for the right area to support. Girls EXCELing in Math and Science (GEMS) The GEMS program is dedicated to…
Meet UCF’s 4 Pegasus Professors for 2023
Thu Mar 30
Four UCF professors have been named this year’s Pegasus Professors, UCF’s highest faculty designation. Pegasus Professors are selected by the president and provost and are recognized for excellence in the teaching, research and service. This year’s honorees include innovative researchers who have not only made a difference at UCF, but nationally and internationally. Stephen Fiore’s…
Important News for Faculty on Workday and Summer Supplemental Appointments
Wed Mar 29
Starting with summer 2023 the distribution and signing of supplemental summer agreements for all nine-month faculty will be completed within Workday. Faculty offered a summer assignment will log into Workday to access and sign their supplemental summer agreement, which will be ready for signature during the first week of April. Faculty will be notified when…
Getting to the Heart of the Matter
Mon Mar 27
Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart attacks and stroke, is the leading cause of death in the U.S. But it doesn’t have to be. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), an estimated 80% of cardiovascular disease is preventable. However, there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to prevention. According to the CDC, healthcare disparities, including…
Born with a Purpose
Mon Mar 27
At 2:42 p.m. on July 16, 2001, a tiny baby named Ebony Raelyn Parsons entered the world. She arrived eight weeks early, dangerously premature. A team of medical specialists fearing the dreaded sound of silence surrounded Parsons and her mother, Jessica Weinhauer. “From that moment on,” Parsons says, “medicine has followed me for my entire…
Arecibo Observatory âThe Biggest Dream’ Film Premiere Set for UCF Celebrates the Arts
Mon Mar 27
The Arecibo Observatory documentary, The Biggest Dream, will have its Florida premiere at UCF Celebrates the Arts on April 14 at 7 p.m. at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater. The film has only played in select locations, and the UCF screening will give audience members a…
UCF Joins $25M National Consortium on Nuclear Forensics
Mon Mar 27
UCF is one of 16 universities in the U.S. that have formed a consortium on nuclear forensics. The association is supported by a $25 million cooperative agreement with the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The goal of the consortium is to engage in research that supports the NNSA’s nuclear security and nonproliferation…
Latina Med Students Eager to Serve Spanish-Speaking Women
Mon Mar 27
Iris Luceno’s eyes welled with tears as she saw her daughter Lisvet rip open her match envelope March 17 and accomplish her dream of becoming an OB-GYN resident physician at the University of South Florida. “My mother is actually one of the reasons I chose to do OB-GYN,” the UCF medical student said. “She…
American Physical Therapy Association Honors CHPS Associate Professor, Student and Alumni
Mon Mar 27
The College of Health Professions and Sciences’ Division of Physical Therapywas well-represented at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Section Meeting with recognitions presented to a faculty member, a student and two alumni. Clinical Associate Professor Morris “Rick” Beato was honored with the Distinguished Mentor in Residency/Fellowship Education Award. Beato led the development of the UCF and Orlando…
What is Ramadan?
Mon Mar 27
This year Ramadan, a sacred period of spiritual reflection for Muslim communities, is observed March 22 through April 21. During this time, common greetings to those who participate in the observance include “Ramadan Mubarak” (Blessed Ramadan) or “Ramadan Kareem” (May Ramadan be generous to you). The Muslim Student Association at UCF is hosting a Ramadan…
Research in 60 Seconds: How Fungus Turns Ants Into Zombies
Mon Mar 27
Whether it’s solving the world’s biggest problems or investigating the potential of novel discoveries, researchers at UCF are on the edge scientific breakthroughs that aim to make an impact. Through the Research in 60 Seconds series, student and faculty researchers condense their complex studies into bite-sized summaries so you can know how and why Knights plan…
UCF Surpasses 1,000 Residency Placements During Match Day 2023
Mon Mar 27
Family members, friends and children of 123 UCF students joined a historic National Match Day celebration on Friday on the Tavistock Green at the College of Medicine. Inside the medical education building, the stars in the rotunda ceiling twinkled, the only day of the year they do so. “At noon when you open your envelopes…
Update Regarding UCF’s Vice President for Research and Innovation
Thu Mar 23
Dear Colleagues: I want to express my appreciation to everyone who participated in the on-campus interviews for the finalists for UCF’s next Vice President for Research and Innovation. The search process produced four strong candidates, each with unique perspectives on how UCF could achieve the research goals set forth in our strategic plan. While we deeply…
UCF Uses 6-Foot âTest Tubes’ to Study Red Tide
Thu Mar 16
potential treatment for Florida’s devastating red tides took another step toward widespread deployment after successful testing in Sarasota Bay. Additional detailed data analysis is required to confirm results, but UCF Assistant Professor of Biology Kristy Lewis is encouraged by the large-scale test of a red tide mitigation technology called clay flocculation that was performed in partnership with…
Reducing the Choice Between a Textbook and Your Next Meal
Thu Mar 16
With textbooks and other required course materials proven to be costly, UCF faculty, staff and students have come up with creative, yet practical, solutions through the creation of Open Educational Resources (OER), which include free teaching, learning and research materials. “There has always been a need for open educational resources in higher education,” says Nicole Lapeyrouse,…
