UCF Rosen College Awarded $1M from Darden Foundation to Establish Joe R. Lee Endowed Scholarship Fund The generosity of the Darden Foundation will aid UCF with attracting talented individuals from all backgrounds with a passion for hospitality and the ambition to succeed.
Alain Berinstain Brings Bold, Collaborative Vision as New Director of Florida Space Institute at UCF Berinstain, an internationally recognized leader in space innovation, joins FSI to advance research, strengthen partnerships and guide the institute’s expansion.
FreshU Kitchen’s Renovation Fights Food Insecurity for UCF Students Florida Blue’s $100,000 award funds enhancements including professional kitchen equipment and more cooking classes to better serve students.
UCF’s Major Milestones of 2025 From preeminence to powerhouse partnerships, sports victories to record-setting philanthropy — 2025 was a year of remarkable progress.
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.