UCF Grad Surprises Mother with Doctoral Degree Inspired to fulfill her mother’s dream, Loida Guillén Strong ’20DNP pursued a doctorate in nursing without telling her until she earned her diploma this summer. August 3, 2020
UCF’s Revamped Student Union to Reopen The Heart of Campus — which now includes a full-service Starbucks — will open its doors Aug. 8.
PHOTOS: New UCF Campus Safety Upgrades to Reduce COVID-19 Impact A look at some of the cleaning and safety measures UCF is implementing to keep students, faculty and staff safe as classes resume on campus this fall.
UCF’s Housing and Residence Life COVID-19 Safety Measures for Fall 2020 From occupancy expectations to planned responses for positive cases, here are some of the procedures UCF Housing will follow to reduce risks from COVID-19.
Limbitless Solutions Publishes Article With Lessons Learned from COVID-19 Collaborations The journal paper recommends that universities build relationships with local hospitals to be ready for the next emergency.
Lifting Voices Through Our Climate Survey Beginning next week, a series of virtual conversations will be hosted to share the results from UCF’s Campus Climate Survey and to hear stories from the campus community.
UCF’s Early Voting Site to Open Monday Ballots can be cast through Aug. 16 at the Live Oak Event Center in advance of the Aug. 18 primary election day.
AAC Announces Plans for 2020 Fall Sports Seasons “The health and safety of our student-athletes is our top priority as we face the challenges of the current global pandemic,” says American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco.
UCF Nursing Students Complete On-Campus Lab for 1st Time Since Pandemic With a team of faculty experts and a commitment to safety, a group of first-semester students finally had the chance to demonstrate skills they’ve learned online in real life.
A Perspective on Our Most Valuable Natural Resource I am inspired by many of today’s young people, who are essential in today’s world.
Graduating Senior Escaped a Civil War in Syria to Become a Scholar at UCF When Suzanne Chaar immigrated to the U.S., she did not speak a word of English and had little familiarity with American culture. Now, she is graduating from UCF with aspirations towards a career in medicine.
The Invisible Line of Cyberdefense Ranked among the top 30 universities in the nation for cybersecurity programs, UCF’s pipeline of talent and research into the “good side” of the cyber world has never been more important than it is at this moment.
Why UCF is Reopening, and Questions about Fall UCF’s interim provost emphasizes academic plans for the fall are purposefully flexible and the university will adapt as needed to keep students, faculty and staff safe.
Classes to Take at UCF for Learning More about Social Justice A sampling of courses at the university available in Fall 2020 that covers racism, equality, police reform and other topics related to social justice and change.
UCF Recreation and Wellness Center’s Safety Measures During COVID-19 Outdoor campus facilities including Lake Claire are now open with modified hours and policies as the RWC prepares for fall reopening.
New Requirements for Students Moving to Housing on UCF Campuses Students begin arriving Aug. 8 and must have move-in appointments, COVID-19 testing, face coverings and other precautions.
Class of 2024 ‘Needed Now More Than Ever’ as They Begin UCF Med School While the pandemic forced the College of Medicine to adapt its White Coat Ceremony for its incoming class of 120 students, it also emphasizes the importance of training these future doctors.
New Project Will Explore Telehealth Effectiveness on Veterans During Pandemic The UCF and Orlando VA Healthcare System research project will examine why some veterans complete their psychotherapy treatment and others do not.
Resources and Services to Support the Black Community at UCF A list of the departments, organizations, resources and services available to support Black students, faculty and staff at this, and any other, time.
UCF Installs Vending Machines Stocked with Face Coverings Each student, faculty and staff member is allotted one free washable cloth mask, which can be obtained through a vending machine or at one of the university’s distribution sites.
A Conversation with S. Kent Butler on Racism and Being Actively Anti-Racist at UCF The interim chief Equity, Inclusion and Diversity officer shares his personal and professional thoughts on race-related issues at the university and across the nation.
At the Forefront of Nursing Simulation Having recently earned international accreditation for its nursing simulation program, UCF is a living example of how we can take healthcare from here to the future.
As Hurricane Season Collides with Pandemic, Officials Say They Have Plans to Tackle Both WFTV Channel 9
