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.
UCF Creates Free Resiliency Resources for Healthcare Workers, Students Worldwide The RenewU program provides peer-reviewed interventions for improving physical and mental health in high-stress work environments.
Making a Will in 2025: Why It’s Important, What You Should Know Before Starting Your last will and testament is one of the most important legal documents you’ll ever make. Here’s what UCF alumna Mary Merrell Bailey ’85 ’89 ’01 ’07 says are the most important factors to consider when creating one.
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.