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How UCF Uses Assistive Technology to Help People with Disabilities

The Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) Center has aided thousands in need of assistive devices; trained caregivers and future clinicians; and served as a key partner in research initiatives over the last 20 years.

Classrooms Without Walls

UCF alum Robin Winder ’92 has been a driving force behind the virtual (and literal) transformation of education in Florida.

Supporting Those Who Serve: UCF’s Commitment to Military, Veteran Students

Through dedicated resources, forward-thinking programs and robust partnerships, the university supports the nation’s military community.

Orlando Ranks No. 1 for Florida’s Best College City, Place to Start Career for Third Year

The City Beautiful is continuously recognized as the top place to live and learn across Florida — and among the top three nationally.

20 Years of DirectConnect to UCF: Making College Possible for More Students

As Knight Nation celebrates Transfer Student Success Week, the university also reaches a milestone with DirectConnect to UCF — a program that has empowered more than 79,000 students to earn high-quality degrees at a fraction of the cost.

UCF Counselor Education Professor Receives National Award for Family and Counseling Research

As the recipient of the 2025 Exemplary Research Practices Award, Sejal Barden continues to advance innovative work in the field of counseling.

UCFPD Commander Graduates From FBI National Academy

Christopher Gavette is the third UCF Police Department officer to complete the prestigious 10-week program for law enforcement executives.

Social Work Researchers to Study How Animal Robots Can Help Older Adults 

A new study will explore how a robotic seal may ease loneliness and spark meaningful connections for older adults living with dementia.

UCF Triple Knight Steps Into Role of Orange County Fire Rescue Chief

As chief for Central Florida’s largest fire and rescue department, alum Anthony Rios ’12 ’15MPA ’22PhD is ensuring Orange County’s residents and visitors are in good hands.

UCF Is Leading a Study to Understand Health Impacts of Algal Blooms

The collaborative interdisciplinary study is investigating how harmful blooms of blue-green algae and red tide in Florida are influencing human health.

UCF in the News

Blue Origin Lands Booster After Rocket Launch and Matches SpaceX’s Feat

The New York Times

CEO, 55, Has a Message for Gen Z about College

Fortune

UCF Researchers Marrying Ultrasound with AI to Better Treat Back Pain

WESH

UCF Students Experiment with Cooking Space Food

WOFL Fox 35

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Cocoa Corner 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Performance Appraisal Supervisors 10:00 am - 11:30 am

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Let’s UDOIT Together: Easy Steps to an Accessible Course 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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