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UCF Opens Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion in Lake Nona, Fueling a Talent Pipeline and Healthcare Innovation

The state-of-the-art facility will enable UCF to graduate an additional 150 newly licensed eligible nurses annually to address the critical shortage and will feature the latest immersive modeling and simulation technology.

Journalism Student Accelerates a Career in Sports Media with NASCAR

First-generation UCF student Allyson Castillo is helping shape the digital future of motorsport through NASCAR’s content team.

3 Engineering Students Selected for Department of Defense SMART Scholars Program

The scholarship includes an annual stipend, internship, mentorship and employment with the Department of Defense after graduation.

Over 25 Pegasus Palooza Events Launch Fall 2025 Semester at UCF

The annual welcome week packs the semester’s first days with engagement opportunities that can help students excel academically, get involved on campus and meet new friends.

Summer Camp Hosts High School Students from Across the World to Learn About Photonics

The hands-on program also introduces teenagers to the many STEM opportunities offered at UCF.

Behind the Rescue: UCF Expert on the Mental Toll of Disaster Response

As first responders continue aiding communities devastated by recent Texas floods, UCF RESTORES’ Deborah Beidel shares insight into the psychological burden they face and ways to support their healing.

UCF Names Marc Mendonca Associate Vice President for Research and Scholarship

Mendonca will support the UCF research enterprise by overseeing funding programs and initiatives, including centers, institutes and core facilities.

UCF Emergency Management Professor, Public Administration Alum Honored for Public Service Contributions

Claire Connolly Knox and Kathryn Valentine ’16 were recognized for their work in the field of emergency management during the Florida Division of Emergency Management’s inaugural Awards Ceremony Gala.

UCF Talent Fuels Orlando’s Rise as a Tech Hub

UCF’s breadth of tech research and talent contributes to the region’s strength in technology.

High School Students Level Up Knowledge of Gaming Careers at UCF’s Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy

The KB Foundation-sponsored visit allows youths from Philadelphia to go behind the scenes of one of the nation’s top graduate gaming program.

UCF in the News

‘Game-Changer:’ UCF Opens New Nursing Pavilion to Help Address Statewide Shortage

WKMG News 6

UCF Welcomes Thousands of Students for Move-In Week

Spectrum News 13

UCF Football Sells Out Season Tickets for 5th Straight Year

Orlando Sentinel

Cities Hope to Attract More Police Officers by Cutting Education Requirements

USA Today

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