Transfer Student, First-Generation Graduate Proves It’s Never Too Late to Aim High Robin Marquez ’26 didn’t let dropping out of college define him. Inspired by his interest in entomology, he got his second chance at UCF and now has his sights set on a doctoral degree.
Shooting for the Moon: A UCF Graduate’s Role in Artemis Mission Safety Joseph Hoayun ’22 ’26MSEM helps test the spacecraft systems that’ll carry astronauts farther in space and bring them home safely.
UCF Awarded $500,000 Grant from JPMorganChase to Support STEM Education and Strengthen Pathways to UCF for Parramore Youth The three-year funding initiative will provide holistic, community-based strategies to prepare Orlando students for careers in high-demand fields.
UCF Football, Spirit Teams Join Go Baby Go! Car-Building Event for Kids In recognition of the 10th anniversary of the Space Game, 10 space-themed vehicles were customized for children with mobility challenges.
UCF-Led Team Receives $19.2 Million Army Research Office Award to Advance the Science of Light A five-year research program will explore new ways to understand and control light traveling through turbulent and complex environments, while helping launch a new chapter for UCF’s Townes Laser Institute.
The Complete Guide for UCF Homecoming 2026 From headlining performances to Spirit Splash to plenty of alumni activities, learn more about all of the events for Homecoming Week, Oct. 18-25.
Why UCF Is a Leader for the Next Space Economy As World Space Week comes to a close and we look ahead to UCF Space Week — Oct. 25-30 — Barry S. Miller College of Business Dean Paul Jarley discusses UCF’s influential role in supporting all aspects of the space industry.
Mission X: Honoring UCF’s Origin Story for 10th Annual Space Game In celebration of the Space Game’s 10th anniversary, journey through six decades of UCF’s space story — from the origin of America’s Space University to the people and discoveries pushing exploration forward today.
UCF Honors 8 Trailblazing Faculty with 2026 Luminary Awards The honorees are advancing discovery across fields ranging from transportation safety and quantum science to tourism, disaster resilience and emerging technology.
UCF Grad, NASA Engineer Helps Build America’s First Moon Base As transportation office program lead engineer in NASA’s Moon Base Program, Teresa Kinney ’11MS is helping shape the systems that will move cargo and critical capabilities to and across the lunar surface.
America Plans to Conquer the Moon Again. Here’s What it Will Take to Stay Daily Caller News Foundation
