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UCF Wound-healing Technology Also Shows Promise for Parkinson’s Patients
Researchers at UCF’s College of Medicine who developed a new wound-healing technology report that their innovation may also be a promising treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Frederick Carrick (left)and Kiminobu Sugaya (right) are developing wound healing technology that…
Student-run KNIGHTS Free Clinic Celebrates 10th Anniversary
UCF’s student-run free clinic celebrates a decade of service this year — providing primary and specialty care to Orlando’s uninsured while giving medical students hands-on experiences as clinicians and caretakers in their community. Founded in…
Welcome Back and Key Resources for Spring Planning
Welcome to a new year and a new semester. I am grateful for your commitment to excellence and student success as we approach Monday’s first day of spring classes. Below are essential academic policies, regulations,…
VIDEO: UCF’s 2023 Year In Review
This year we not only celebrated our 60th anniversary but also the accomplishments and contributions of Knights to Central Florida and beyond — including more than 18,000 students who earned their degrees and are positively…
Georgiopoulos Reappointed Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science
I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Michael Georgiopoulos for five years as dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS). Since becoming dean in 2013, he has been instrumental in boosting…
A Special Holiday Message to UCF Faculty and Staff from the Provost
Dear Colleagues: I am grateful for your hard work and great success this year in advancing UCF as The University for the Future. As always, UCF’s betterment counts on our dedicated faculty and staff who…
An Update on UCF’s New Model on Advising and Coaching to Advance Student Success
Colleagues: Senior Vice President for Student Success and Well-Being Paul Dosal and I recently informed deans and the undergraduate advising and coaching community of some changes to our approach to undergraduate student success. I want…
Amin Appointed Interim CIO
Colleagues: With Chief Information Officer Matthew Hall’s departure, I have asked Sheila Amin Gutiérrez de Piñeres, dean of the Burnett Honors College, to lead UCF IT in the interim. Dean Amin will take on this…
UCF IT Leadership Update
Colleagues: I am writing to share that Vice President and Chief Information Officer Matthew Hall informed me this week of his decision to step away from UCF to serve as Chief Information Officer at Texas…
Using Interfolio for Fall Faculty Internal Awards and Other Requests
This is a reminder that faculty will use Interfolio academic software this fall to submit materials for some internal awards and requests for sabbaticals, emeritus status, and the Professional Development Program. Award application materials will…
Introducing New Faculty Resources for Pursuing Distinguished External Awards
Dear Faculty Colleagues: Faculty Excellence offers new resources to help you identify and seek external honorific awards that can energize your career. Our new external honorific awards website includes a database for identifying awards, past UCF external award winners, and tips for pursuing…
Prepare Now for Annual Faculty Internal Awards Deadlines Coming This Fall
Dear Faculty Colleagues: It is time to prepare for seeking UCF’s internal faculty awards. Excellence Awards, Research Incentive Awards, Pegasus Professor, and Reach for the Stars awards all have deadlines this fall. Please see the…
An Update for Faculty on Tropical Storm Idalia
As we communicated earlier today, UCF is closely monitoring the path and potential impact of Tropical Storm Idalia. While we do not anticipate disruption to normal campus operations, we will continue to monitor the storm…
Annual Disclosures Due Sept. 13 on Outside Activity, Employment
All UCF faculty who are required to disclose annually about outside activity, employment and potential conflict of interest are receiving an individual e-mail today about completing the online form by Sept. 13. The required disclosure…
Key Resources and Dates for Fall 2023 Course Planning
Dear Colleagues: UCF’s fall classes begin on Monday, Aug. 21. This message includes key academic policies, regulations and resources to aid your course preparation. Key Fall 2023 dates: There are three new student policies to…
Provost Welcomes Faculty and Staff to Fall with Key Updates
Dear Faculty and Staff: I am pleased to welcome you to a new academic year. This is a joyful time for students, and I hope for you as well. I am grateful for your dedication…
UCF Hosts Summer 2023 Commencement Aug. 4-5
UCF will award more than 3,860 degrees during three commencement ceremonies at Addition Financial Arena Aug. 4-5, sending a talent pipeline of highly skilled graduates into careers that are vital for our region and our state. Of…
UCF Researcher Leads $3.3 Million Project to Develop Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Simulators
University of Central Florida engineering professor is leading a $3.3 million project funded by the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to research floating offshore wind turbines. “My goal is to model floating offshore wind turbines…
UCF Endowed Chair Among Nurse Researchers Inducted into International Hall of Fame
Carmen Giurgescu, the Chatlos Foundation endowed chair, associate dean of research and professor in UCF’s College of Nursing, is among 22 distinguished nurse researchers who will be inducted in the 2023 Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of…
UCF Sea Turtle Research Highlighted for 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act
UCF sea turtle research was recently highlighted for the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with a visit from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) leadership. The…