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UCF Medical Students Give Free Hepatitis A Shots, Medical Care to Orlando’s Homeless

Working at a portable clinic in a church parking lot, the students are vaccinating as many as 25 people each session.

Orlando Sentinel

Virtual Reality Helps Ease Trauma for Patients at Tampa Veterans Hospital

Virtual reality is a powerful tool in therapy, which is why UCF RESTORES has made it a staple tool in its treatment of PTSD.

Scoot Over Bikes, Skateboards: E-scooters to Roll Out on UCF Campus

Starting in January, for just a couple of bucks, students can use a smartphone app to unlock the scooters and travel around campus.

Without Local News, Americans Are Left Severely Uninformed

With local news media facing resource challenges, some non-profits and universities are finding ways to help preserve local journalism.

The University Network

Scientists Help Soldiers Figure Out What Robots Know

UCF joins with an Army-led research team to learn more about how robots contribute to teams and what they know about their environment and teammates.

UCF Dominates South Florida 34-7

The Knights beat the Bulls 34-7 over the holiday weekend.

UCF Receives $3.4 Million Grant to Help Homebuyers Assess Property Risk

The research team will create a “Hazard Score” for every community in the gulf region, helping property owners and prospective buyers make more informed decisions about their investments.

The First Disney Aspire Students are Graduating From UCF

Eighteen students will receive their diplomas in December from UCF and be the first graduates from Disney's free education program.

Orlando Sentinel

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Developing a Campus Mobile App

As university's look to reach their students through mobile apps, UCF's assistant director of Mobile Strategy and Innovation weighs in on best practices.

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