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.
How to Fight High Cholesterol, Improve Heart Health Fatty meats and eggs aren’t the only culprits — highly processed snack foods can raise cholesterol, too. Ariel Mejia, medical director at UCF Health Faculty Physician Practice, shares tips for managing it through diet and lifestyle.
Healing the Helpers: College of Medicine Leader Helping Local Law Enforcement Marcy Verduin has spent a 25-year career helping others improve their mental health. Now she’s helping local deputies.
UCF Libraries Celebrates the Life of Richard Harrison A lifelong advocate for student research and success, Richard Harrison leaves a legacy of scholarship, mentorship and generosity at UCF.
3 Florida College Towns Rank on This List of the Top 10 in the U.S., Here’s Where and Why Florida Today
Valencia, UCF Programs Teach Students to Craft Immersive Experiences, Land Theme Park Jobs Bradenton Herald
