Arecibo Observatory’s Telescope Collapses

Maintaining safety at the site, conducting a complete damage assessment as quickly as possible, and taking action to contain and mitigate any environmental damage caused by the structure or its materials are the priorities for NSF and UCF.

December 1, 2020

UCF Helps Launch 1st Nationwide Technology Support Center for Higher Education Faculty

UCF, University of Kansas and the Center for Applied Special Technology will oversee the 24/7 resource to help professors better use technology for remote learning.

UCF Student Places 2nd at National Cybersecurity Competition

Graduate student Michael Roberts ’19 beat more than 450 students from across the nation in the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2020 CyberForce Competition.

UCF RESTORES Starts New Mental Health Services in Orange County for COVID-19

The work will focus on mental health services for residents of Azalea Park and essential workers in Orange County at no cost.

Ways to Celebrate the Class of 2020

From virtual commencement ceremonies to special social graphics, here’s everything you need to celebrate this semester’s graduating Knights.

UCF Debuts New Experience for 2020 Graduates

Grad Walk provides graduates an opportunity to cross the stage with a small group of supporters in attendance. UCF also will confer about 6,200 degrees during virtual ceremonies on Dec. 19.

Support Student Success This #GivingTuesday

Gifts made on Dec. 1 will help infuse some much needed positivity and support for our Knights who need it most.

The Benefits of Discovery Through International Collaboration

We are more connected than we imagine and have more to gain working together to overcome challenges than we do separately.

UCF Researchers Identify Features That Could Make Someone a Virus Super-Spreader

Sneezes from people who have congested noses and a full set of teeth travel about 60 percent farther than from people who don’t, according to a new study.

Share a Message of Congratulations with the Class of 2020

Help us “Lead the Charge” and congratulate, encourage and inspire this fall’s graduating class.

UCF Alum Featured in Hulu Holiday Hit “Happiest Season”

Dominique Allen Lawson ’14 landed a supporting role in the romantic comedy heralded as a breakthrough movie for the LGBTQ+ community.

UCF Researchers Selected for 4 Solar Awards from U.S. Department of Energy — Most of Any University

Issued by the Solar Energy Technologies Office, the awards total $9.64 million and will be used on projects ranging from securing our nation’s power grids to optimizing solar energy.

Re-examining Gratitude During a Difficult Year

While 2020 has been a difficult year, psychology and College of Medicine faculty members emphasize why and how you should still find things to be thankful for.

Celebrating the Holidays During COVID-19

Following these steps can help you plan a safer event.

Serving Native American Communities

As a citizen of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, a political science grad is combining her personal and professional experiences to help Native American communities and cultures thrive.

What to Know for the 2020 UCF Basketball Season

UCF men’s and women’s basketball tip off their seasons at Addition Financial Arena, which will implement enhanced COVID-19 safety measures.

Doctoral Students Recognized for Aerospace Research

Yuen Yee Li Sip and Elizabeth Barrios in Materials Science and Engineering focus on research that may impact space exploration.

Is Your Ailment a Cold, the Flu or COVID-19?

A guide to common symptoms of these three contagious respiratory viruses

College of Community Innovation and Education Student Wins UCF 3MT Research Competition

Ten finalists competed for scholarships. Graduate students from the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the College of Sciences rounded out the top spots.

UCF in the News

UCF Switching to Online Classes After Thanksgiving Break

WFTV Channel 9

UCF Offers New Degree Bridging Hospitality, Healthcare

Spectrum News 13

Benefits of Supportive Communities for Older Adults

ScienceBlog.com

UCF Researchers Create COVID Super-Spreader Profile: Asymptomatic Young Man

WOFL Fox 35

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Events at UCF

Dec 2

Raise the Vibration 2021 Submission Call 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

Dec 2

Performance Appraisal Training - PER067 (Faculty & Staff Supervisors Only) 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Dec 2

Government Contracting: Overview 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Dec 2

SGLC Steering Committee 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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