Join UCF for Founders’ Day 2023 on April 5 We hope to see you at UCF’s annual celebration of students, faculty and staff’s pursuit of excellence. March 24, 2023
7 Unique Funds to Support on UCF Day of Giving With UCF Day of Giving approaching on April 13, here are a few areas to consider making a gift to.
Research in 60 Seconds: How Fungus Turns Ants Into Zombies HBO series The Last of Us explored a fictional world overrun by humans infected with a mind-controlling fungus. UCF postdoctoral researcher Ian Will ’22 explains his real-life research on the parasitic fungus.
Getting to the Heart of the Matter An interdisciplinary team of UCF researchers are focusing on the human connection to improve heart health in medically underserved communities thanks to a new grant from the U.S. Department of Health’s Health Resources & Services Administration.
What is Ramadan? UCF’s program director of Islamic studies discusses the month-long celebration and how to be respectful of those who partake in it.
Inside the Loudest, Rowdiest, Fastest Track on Earth What’s it like to be responsible for the well-being of all athletes and fans at the world’s largest one-day sporting event? We follow Julia Vaizer ’16MD to find out.
UCF Student Research Week 2023 Kicks Off with the Academic Exhibition of the Year Throughout a week of research-centered events, taking place March 27-31, the Student Scholar Symposium shines bright with more than 500 students set to share their expertise with the university community.
UCF Joins $25M National Consortium on Nuclear Forensics The consortium will support the missions of the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration and build a workforce of nuclear scientists, engineers and researchers.
Born with a Purpose Ebony Parsons has beaten the odds throughout her life. Now the first-generation pre-med student wants to help others do the same.
Distinguished UCF Business Alumni and Partners to Be Honored at 23rd Annual Hall of Fame During the April 4 event, honorees will be recognized with awards such as Hall of Fame, Legendary Knight and Honorable Knight.
UCF Surpasses 1,000 Residency Placements During Match Day 2023 This year’s matches include eight Knights joining UCF-HCA residencies across Florida, newlyweds who placed at the same organization and many other UCF medical students who are personally connected to their specialties.
Arecibo Observatory ‘The Biggest Dream’ Film Premiere Set for UCF Celebrates the Arts The screening will be the Florida premiere of the film that tells the story of the rise, the fall and the future of what was once one of the world’s most powerful radio telescopes.
5 Things to Know About UCF Day of Giving 2023 April 13 is UCF Day of Giving! Join us in celebrating all things Black & Gold by making your gift at dayofgiving.ucf.edu.
UCF Researcher Creates World’s First Energy-saving Paint – Inspired by Butterflies Instead of pigment-based colored paint, which requires artificially synthesized molecules, a UCF researcher has developed an alternative way to produce colored paint that is more natural, environmentally friendly and light weight.
Advanced Air Mobility Conference Takes Flight at UCF The NSF-funded conference on Friday will explore how laws could lift or ground the use of autonomous, uncrewed aircraft to move people and goods.
The Wonder Women of UCF Since their first varsity women’s team in 1975, the Knights have dominated the field of play, careers and beyond.