UCF Study Confirms Flamingos Are Native to Florida and Genetically Fit for Restoration A UCF-led study finds that American flamingos in Florida have strong genetic variability and are closely connected to Caribbean and zoo-managed populations, supporting future reintroduction and conservation efforts.
Student Research Expands Medical Education in Virtual Reality Spaces As part of UCF’s Fall Senior Design Showcase, undergraduate students combined their computer science knowledge with College of Medicine faculty mentorship to develop innovative virtual aids for learning about the heart and understanding medical imaging.
Multidisciplinary University Hypersonics Research Initiative Launches at UCF Researchers convening at UCF underscores the university’s national role as America’s Space University and its growing influence in hypersonic science, aerospace innovation and defense research.
Resources for UCF Students, Faculty, Staff During Holidays The holidays are full of joy and can also be a time of loneliness or elevated stress. This list of local resources includes self-care tips, mental health support, food pantries, safety and more.
UCF Addressing Need for Primary Care Physicians A new College of Medicine effort is providing students with scholarships and unique patient-care experiences caring for seniors, athletes and Special Olympians.
Rowing Across the Atlantic Ocean: One UCF Student’s Bold Journey As a researcher of teams in extreme environments, Andres Käosaar — who first picked up an oar three years ago — is putting himself to the ultimate test as part of the World’s Toughest Row.
UCF Women’s Club Honors 3 Graduate Students with Prestigious Sheila B. Somerville Scholarship The transformative scholarship recognizes outstanding UCF students who demonstrate academic and professional excellence.
UCF Graduates Prove to Be STEM Talent Real-World Needs Meet two students who say UCF inspired them to pursue scientific discovery and innovation to solve problems in medicine and Florida’s coastal habitats.
First-Generation UCF Grad Leverages AI to Boost Nonprofits’ Impact Ketty Dones ’23, who is graduating with dual master’s degrees in public administration and nonprofit management, works with the Applied AI Innovation Initiative at UCF to provide local nonprofit organizations with technical assistance for AI-integrated solutions that help drive their missions.
UCF Alumnus Continues Growth in Central Florida After Graduation Alejandro Lopez Zelaya ’25 is one of many UCF College of Optics and Photonics alums who power industry across Florida.