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UCF Assistant Professor Named Among Nation’s Top Nurse Leaders

Joy Parchment ’15PhD is one of only two nursing experts in Florida named to the 2026 class of fellows of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, recognizing her impact through research and mentoring future leaders.

Taking Apart the Mystery of Vocal Fatigue

For Assistant Professor Hamzeh Ghasemzadeh, finding solutions to unsolved communication problems was what he was always destined to do.

Honoring Charlie Gray: The Grandfather of UCF and an Architect of Central Florida

The late lawyer, civic leader and philanthropist played pivotal roles in creating UCF and developing Orlando into a thriving city.

Sharon Tucker Named Orlando Health Endowed Chair in Nursing

The prestigious appointment from the UCF Pegasus Partner will bolster Tucker’s nationally recognized research focused on helping practitioners and patients thrive.

Conquering Spring 2026 Finals Week with the Right Resources

With the final exam period approaching April 29 – May 5, here are tips, resources and support to help you prepare to do your best.

Lifelong Knight Fred Kittinger ’80 Retires, Leaving Legacy of Collaboration and Growth

One of UCF’s biggest champions retires at the end of April after more than two decades of bridging partnerships for his alma mater.

UCF Recognizes Faculty Excellence With 2026 Promotion and Tenure Awards

One hundred faculty members are recognized for excellence in teaching, research and service.

First-Gen Alumnus Behind Transformational Gift Believes in Power of Philanthropy to Change Lives

With a $50 million gift, entrepreneur Barry Miller ’95 is investing in the next generation of Knights — helping them build the skills and connections that have fueled his success.

UCF Receives $50 Million Gift to Establish the Barry S. Miller College of Business

The largest gift in university history positions UCF to lead the future of technology-driven business education.

Theatre UCF Staged a Tech-Forward ‘Legally Blonde’ Musical for UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026

High-energy performances. Bold creativity. A surprise robot cameo. Legally Blonde reimagined theater through the lens of technology — blending disciplines to create something entirely new.

UCF in the News

All Systems Go: Record $50M Gift Ignites UCF’s $3.5B Capital Campaign

Orlando Business Journal

UCF Students Dig Up Native Artifacts at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Florida Today

Study Suggests Some Alzheimer’s Symptoms May Begin Outside the Brain

Medical Xpress

Photos: Theatre UCF’s ‘Legally Blonde’ Brought Robot Dogs to the Stage

Broadway World

Events at UCF

Apr 28

Study Days 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Apr 28

Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Apr 29

The Art Show - UCF School of Visual Arts and Design MFA Students 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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