Business & Economy News

Two College of Business grads are transforming the import industry with conscious consumerism.

The winning business, Accuity, provides videos, exam reviews, and one-on-one tutoring with a goal of improving accounting course pass rates and achieving 75% adoption among students.

The student business proposals include technology platforms that aim to reclaim electronic waste, keep drinking water safe, train future accountants and help urban planners harness the power of thousands of geographic information systems.

More than 240 faculty, including Pegasus Professors and Reach for the Stars honorees, were recognized for their commitment to excellence during the annual Founders’ Day celebration.

During the April 2 Founders’ Day event, 37 students will receive UCF’s highest student honor, which recognizes those who exemplify excellence in academic achievement, leadership and service.

This year’s honorees include a management professor, a former UCF Board of Trustees member and a former vice president for Coca-Cola.

Associate Provost for Space Commercialization and Strategy Greg Autry shares how UCF’s future space business program will be an unparalleled gateway for students in every field into a soon to be multi-trillion-dollar industry.

Two UCF students leaned on one priceless principle while developing an AI system that has exceeded their wildest expectations: “We refuse to quit.”

Carol Anne Logue instilled a homegrown approach with UCF’s Innovation Districts and Incubation Program, helping the region blossom into a world-class business center.