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20 Years of DirectConnect to UCF: Making College Possible for More Students

As Knight Nation celebrates Transfer Student Success Week, the university also reaches a milestone with DirectConnect to UCF — a program that has empowered more than 79,000 students to earn high-quality degrees at a fraction of the cost

UCF Counselor Education Professor Receives National Award for Family and Counseling Research

As the recipient of the 2025 Exemplary Research Practices Award, Sejal Barden continues to advance innovative work in the field of counseling.

UCF Pharmacy Robot Can Count and Label Prescriptions in 30 Seconds, Allowing Pharmacists to Focus on Patient Care

For just over a year, a UCF Health Student Health Services robot named “Pillbert,” has helped pharmacists quickly dispense common medications, enabling staff to better support doctors and further enrich interactions with patients.

Computer Engineering Researcher Investigates Economic and Environmental Challenges of AI

With a $600,000 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation, Professor Jun Wang aims to make AI foundation models more accessible to individuals and small businesses.

UCF Achieved Record-Breaking $126.1 Million in Philanthropy in 2024-25

The university has set bold new standards for philanthropy, engagement and partnerships.

UCF Researchers Aim to Uncover Link Between Age and Breast Cancer Treatment

Materials science researchers Needa Brown and Aleksandra Petelski-Kulik will study the breast cancer microenvironment with support from the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation.

UCF Researchers Developing Easy-to-Use Viral Biosensor Test — Giving Patients More Accurate, Immediate Results

An interdisciplinary team of UCF researchers is creating a single low-cost test to detect HIV and Hepatitis B and C simultaneously, which may save lives in resource-limited settings.

UCF Faculty, Graduate Student Develop Organ-on-a-Chip Technology for Industry

This commercialized technology by researchers uses noninvasive methods to measure the electrical resistance of cell layers to help diagnose diseases.

Your Go-to Guide for UCF Homecoming 2025

From Comedy Knight to Spirit Splash to plenty of alumni events, here’s what you can expect during Homecoming Week, Oct. 13-19.

UCF Professor Leads NSF-Supported Mentorship Program for Early-Career Hazards and Disaster Researchers

Abdul-Akeem Sadiq, who previously participated in the comprehensive program as both a fellow and mentor, is now facilitating its sixth cohort to help train the next generation of experts.

UCF in the News

Remember the Moon Rover? Here’s a Look at a Possible Artemis Version

Orlando Sentinel

Could Humans Build Floating Cities on Venus?

The Brighter Side of News

UCF Snaps Losing Streak with Romp Over West Virginia

Orlando Sentinel

SpaceX Tries for 2 Successful Starship Missions in a Row with Monday’s Launch

ABC News

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Oct 20

Trick or Tabling! 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Oct 20

SMART Recovery 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Oct 21

Link Up with FSU Law: Group Advising 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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