UCF in the News

COVID-19 is forcing some changes this year in anatomy labs at UCF College of Medicine and many other medical schools across the country. UCF is doing a combination of virtual lectures and in-person labs.

UCF's Field of Memories flag exhibit honors the memories of college students who have died by suicide. Karen Hofmann, director of UCF's Counseling and Psychological Services, which sponsors the exhibit, says the display is a reminder for students to check in on their own and others mental health.

UCF’s Downtown Innovation District launched in January, and since, targeted companies are flocking to be a part of it.

The Knights Helping Knights Pantry has pivoted its operations during the pandemic in order to safely serve students in need of food.

UCF tied with Cornell University at No. 16 on U.S. News & World Report's Most Innovative Schools list.

UCF has introduced new policies to help maintain student health and wellbeing, both on and off campus, amid the pandemic. Among other measures, the policies include avoiding gatherings of 12 or more people, compliance with the University’s mobile self-checker, and requiring the reporting of a positive COVID test

As we enter peak hurricane season, UCF’s National Center for Integrated Coastal Research is developing models to better predict storm surges in the future.

UCF is developing a rapid-acting, long-lasting disinfectant that instantly kills viruses without the harsh chemicals. Once sprayed this disinfectant leaves behind a temporary, but continually disinfecting film.

Virtual reality is one of five out-of-this-world technologies that could shape the future of healthcare, including the treatment of PTSD. UCF Restores is a University of Central Florida program that treats veterans and survivors of trauma using virtual reality to gently and carefully simulate appropriate environmental cues.