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UCF, Lockheed Martin Team Up to Hire Graduates to Work in Cybersecurity

A strong partnership between UCF and Lockheed Martin is helping prepare students for jobs in cybersecurity, a growing and in-demand field.

UCF Researchers Build Device to Help Machines ‘See’

UCF researchers have built a machine that has similar capabilities as the human eye.

Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors Find Recovery at UCF Cafe

Larry Lentz, Jr., a stroke survivor, finds meaningful recovery and therapy at a little cafe at UCF.

Orlando Sentinel

And Civics Literacy for All

Civics education is at the forefront of UCF's Lou Frey Institute, which developed a Civic Literacy Assessment test that's been adopted by universities across the state.

Inside Higher Ed

UCF Biologist Invents First Pesticide-Free Method of Killing Fire Ants

A UCF biologist developed a portable tool that uses just hot water, instead of dangerous pesticides, to kill unwanted fire ants.

UCF Police Warn Students to Slow Down after Driver Caught Going 79 mph on Campus

UCF Police want to educate students about the importance of not driving over the speed limit.

UCF Research Shows Vacation Home Rentals Boost Florida’s Economy by $27+ Billion Annually

The report focused on 25 Florida counties and was compiled through surveys of homeowners, management companies and tourists combined with data from tax and regulatory authorities.

UCF Cafe Uses Special Harness System to Employ People with High-Level Needs

In Health and Public Administration 1, a cafe is more than just a place to buy snacks -- it's also a place for meaningful recovery.

UCF Police Surprise Students with Visit from Therapy Mini-Horses

Knugget and friends surprised students on campus to help relieve stress amid midterms.

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