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UCF Ranks No. 5 Most Innovative Public Universities, Most Innovative in Florida

U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings recognize UCF’s strength in turning innovation into student achievement, workforce talent and discovery — and making a high-quality education more accessible to Florida students.

UCF Emergency and Crisis Management Master’s Program Becomes First to Earn NASPAA Accreditation

The milestone recognizes UCF’s commitment to preparing the next generation of emergency and crisis management professionals to help communities become more resilient.

Guide to a Successful Semester at UCF

From academic support and career guidance to wellness programs, transportation services and campus events, these resources can help you make the most of the semester.

UCF Class Spotlight: Space Policy and Management

This graduate-level course offers a behind-the-scenes look at the policy, management and administrative mechanisms that help power the space exploration industry.

New UCF Grad Spreads the Value of Financial Literacy

Natalie Otero ’26 shifted from reluctant pre-med student to accounting enthusiast on the way to claiming UCF’s highest student honor before graduating.

UCF Engineering Students’ Excellence Celebrated With 2026 Astronaut Scholarship

The prestigious scholarship offers financial support up to $15,000 in addition to mentorship and extensive networking opportunities.

4 UCF Experts Named 2026 American Academy of Nursing Fellows

UCF has the most inductees among universities in Florida in the new class of fellows of the American Academy of Nursing, which honors the profession’s most accomplished leaders.

7 Knights Earn 2026 NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

The U.S. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship program is among the most distinguished honors for graduate students conducting research with potential impacts across engineering, science and sustainability.

UCF Sport Business Students Stand Out in Competitive U.S. Golf Internship Program

UCF landed three spots — more than any other university — in a 25-member cohort selected from nearly 800 candidates representing 44 states and nine countries.

UCF Graduates 109 New Physician Knights

New doctors go onto residency training at leading programs across Orlando, state and nation.

UCF in the News

Meet ‘Dr. Pup’: The Service Dog Earning a UCF Chemistry PhD Alongside Her Owner

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Rocket Lab Challenges NASA’s $700M Mars Contract Award

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NSF Launches $20M Pilot for Deep-Tech Commercialization

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UCF RESTORES Shares Hope, Resources for Those Living with PTSD

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Events at UCF

Sep 22

Big Red Bus - Donate Blood and get ticket to Howl-O-Scream! 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sep 22

Adult First Aid/CPR/AED - Blended Learning 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sep 22

Ask Me: About Tri-Alpha Honor Society 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

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