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UCF Appoints Sharon Tucker as Next Dean of the College of Nursing

Tucker, who currently serves as department chair, brings to the role 22 years of leadership experience and a passion for empowering nurses.

UCF Researchers Measure Size of Elusive Moon Orbiting Distant Dwarf Planet for First Time 

In newly published research, UCF postdoctoral scholars Benjamin Proudfoot and Flavia Luane Rommel confirmed their predictions of the movements of two small space objects, giving greater insight into the development of our solar system and informing future NASA missions.

UCF Introduces New Bachelor’s Degree in Health Informatics

The program, which is the first of its kind in the State University System, will prepare students to improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery through the use of data-driven solutions.

UCF Talent Fuels Orlando’s Rise as a Tech Hub

UCF’s breadth of tech research and talent contributes to the region’s strength in technology.

Programming Student Develops App That Maps the Quickest Routes Around the UCF Campus

Created by computer science student Luke Dederich, walkUCF can help UCF students find the fastest paths to class.

Introducing John Buckwalter, UCF’s Next Provost 

Prior to joining UCF on Aug. 1, Buckwalter has served as provost at Boise State University, where he led transformative interdisciplinary initiatives and championed student achievement.

UCF Libraries 4th Floor Renovation

The renovated floor, which reopens Aug. 18, will serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration and individual focus.

High School Students Level Up Knowledge of Gaming Careers at UCF’s Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy

The KB Foundation-sponsored visit allows youths from Philadelphia to go behind the scenes of one of the nation’s top graduate gaming program.

UCFPD Officer, Alum Named Deputy Chief

Scott Freeman ’11, who joined the UCF Police Department 20 years ago, will step into the new role on July 4.

Robin Griffin-Kitzerow Is UCF’s Next Chief of Police

Griffin-Kitzerow will step into the new role on July 4. Carl Metzger ’03MS, who has served as chief since 2018, will remain the associate vice president of public safety.

UCF Dean and Vice Provost Maggy Tomova Takes New Role in Georgia

Tomova’s last day at UCF is June 30. Associate Dean and Pegasus Professor Joshua Colwell will become interim dean of the College of Sciences on July 1.

UCF Student Selected for Prestigious Internship at The New York Times

The English and journalism student earned the acclaimed opportunity through the Dow Jones News Fund, which has prepared thousands of journalists for careers at respected American media companies.

Epic Universe Launch Provides Immersive Learning Opportunities at UCF

From hospitality to themed experience and engineering, Knights have played a role in creating the new theme park and will continue to learn from the development.

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