UCF Student Research Week Celebrates 20 Years of Showcasing Student Achievement From one-day research forums to a university-wide celebration, Student Research Week marks two decades of elevating scholarship and experiences that help prepare students for careers.
UCF Online, Non-traditional Student Supports NASA’s Artemis II Mission Amy Lendian is helping lead launch support operations for NASA’s first crewed lunar flyby flight in 50 years while striving toward her life goal of earning a college degree through UCF Online.
UCF Libraries Launches Digital Exploration Center, Expanding Opportunities for Research and Creative Production Located on the fourth floor of the John C. Hitt Library, the space includes a podcast studio, high-performance computers, an immersive projection studio, collaborative spaces and more.
UCF’s Commitment to Affordable Learning How our Affordable Instructional Materials initiative is lowering costs, equipping faculty to elevate instruction and transforming the student learning experience — one course at a time.
U.S. News Online 2026 Rankings: UCF’s People-First, Tech Enhanced Approach Earns Highest Honors Yet As UCF celebrates decades of leading digital learning, we’re recognized for a sustainable model that increases access to education and raises standards at the same time.
UCF Launches New Mentorship Initiative for Graduate Students The GEMiNi program pairs graduate students with mentors who can help them navigate their professional, academic and personal challenges.
U.S. Department of Education Taps UCF to Lead Civil Discourse in Florida UCF receives a four-year, $3.4 million grant as part of the Fund for Improvement of Postsecondary Education to enhance communications skills among Florida students to better prepare them for the workforce.
Future Speech-Language Pathologists Test Skills in High-Tech “Escape Room” Exam Feedback from the more than 120 student participants found the creative approach to be digestible, challenging and less nerve-racking than a normal final exam.
UCF’s Major Milestones of 2025 From preeminence to powerhouse partnerships, sports victories to record-setting philanthropy — 2025 was a year of remarkable progress.
Student Research Expands Medical Education in Virtual Reality Spaces As part of UCF’s Fall Senior Design Showcase, undergraduate students combined their computer science knowledge with College of Medicine faculty mentorship to develop innovative virtual aids for learning about the heart and understanding medical imaging.
Pop Up Art By UCF Students Aims to Bring New Life to Downtown Orlando’s Empty Storefronts WFTV Channel 9