If You Want to Know the Meaning Behind “Student Success” at UCF… Meet Chanda Torres ’98 ’00MA ’08EdD: alum, mother and leader whose inspired work has transformed thousands of students’ lives and collective UCF’s workforce impact.
Lessons to Learn From the Odyssey as a UCF Student Retrace some of Odysseus’ fabled journey in a UCF Study Abroad Summer 2027 program and take courses rooted in themes of the epic poem that still apply to modern life.
Remembering Beryl Colbourn: Advocate for Education, Community and UCF The former first lady of UCF leaves a legacy of service, generosity and unwavering belief in the value of education.
UCF Researchers Receive NEH Grant to Preserve Noah Webster’s Dictionaries Online The project will engage undergraduate and graduate students to transform the dictionaries into searchable digital editions, preserving the texts that helped define and document American English.
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.
UCF Ranks No. 11 Best Public University by Washington Monthly for 2026 The rankings reflect UCF’s persistent commitment to supporting student success, research and engagement that benefit society — and how it maximizes this impact through efficiency.
UCF Professor Paves the Way for the Promising Future of Special Education Matthew Marino defied odds when doctors told him he’d never walk again. Now he’s advancing research to help others overcome their own obstacles at UCF’s Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute.
UCF’s Wayne Bowen Selected for Prestigious ACE Fellowship The associate vice provost for undergraduate studies is one of 31 higher education leaders selected for the honor, which provides a yearlong professional development experience at a host university.
Investing in Competitive Excellence: UCF Alum Creates Cyber Champions, Strengthens Futures After leading UCF’s top-ranked cybersecurity competition team for more than a decade, alumnus and lecturer Thomas Nedorost ’02 is making a planned gift to ensure future Knights have the resources, mentorship and opportunities to thrive.
What Is a “Full College Experience” at UCF? Gabby Murison ’26 came to UCF to study film, but then she transformed her world and her future by getting involved outside the classroom.
UCF Unveils $90M Roth Tower Transformation in Time for 20th Anniversary of On-Campus Football WOFL Fox 35