5 Unique Funds to Support on UCF Day of Giving On Thursday, April 9, UCF Day of Giving will support students, research and programs shaping the future — including these five unique areas across the university.
UCF Alum Develops Analytics Tool to Improve Hiring for Companies, Applicants Justin Press ’24 is preparing to launch Hire Match AI, an analytics tool designed to improve hiring insights and help job seekers get past AI resume filters.
UCF Graduate Programs Climb in U.S. News’ 2026 Rankings, Reflecting Strength in Serving National Needs As UCF’s graduate programs continue to rise, they reinforce the university’s role as a national leader preparing professionals to tackle society’s most urgent challenges.
Spring 2026 UCFest Lineup The spring-semester festival offers opportunities for students to build community with their peers.
Best of the Southeast: UCF Conquers Civil Engineering Competition UCF qualified for the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Concrete Canoe Competition national finals after a stellar showing at the Southeast regional competition.
UCF Research to Help Inform Statewide Efforts to Stop Domestic Violence and Improve Care for Survivors Interdisciplinary researchers from UCF’s Violence Against Women faculty cluster are evaluating the state’s domestic violence resources to help make a safer Florida.
UCF Nursing Expert Honored for Contributions to Critical Care Associate Professor Brian Peach is the only nursing expert in Florida to earn the prestigious distinction of fellow of Critical Care Medicine in 2026.
One UCF Day of Giving, Thousands of Futures Transformed With UCF Day of Giving approaching on April 9, every gift opens doors: for students to chase a dream, create unforgettable memories, boldly invent the future and be recognized for their hard work.
UCF Hub Named 2026 National Small Business Development Center of the Year The Florida Small Business Development Center at UCF earned top recognition from the U.S. Small Business Administration for its efforts that support Central Florida’s entrepreneurs and small businesses.
