A Family’s Unlikely Journey to Become Knights More than 30 years after finishing high school, StaceyAnn Castro will graduate from UCF with her son, followed soon by another son, capping a story filled with doubt, obstacles, and service.
UCF’s Spring 2026 Commencement Set for May 8–9 Graduates will hear from distinguished speakers who’ve made significant contributions in space, higher education, healthcare, technology and business.
UCFPD Welcomes 2 New Officers, Announces Promotions With two new officers sworn in and key promotions recognized, UCF Public Safety continues to strengthen its commitment to protecting and supporting the campus community.
UCF, Orlando Health Co-Locate to Accelerate Healthcare Innovation A ribbon-cutting ceremony formally welcomed Orlando Health as a tenant in SPRK and highlighted a shared commitment to accelerating healthcare solutions through proximity, collaboration and real-world application.
4 Knights Named Goldwater Scholars, Elevating UCF to a Historic National Milestone The four recipients are bridging the gap between cutting-edge lab research and real-world impact in engineering, medicine and science to solve global challenges.
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.
Asteroid Mining and Space Hospitality On “Are We There Yet?” Space Podcast Central Florida Public Media