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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.

UCF Cyber Security Expert Discusses Phishing Attacks

UCF professor Yan Solihin talks about modern cyber security issues and how people can fall victim to such attacks.

As More Colleges Become Hispanic-serving, Some are Playing Catch-up

UCF moved to offer more programs and supports for Latino students as it approached the federal designation for being a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

You’re Taking What?! Check Out These 25 Unique College Classes in Orlando

UCF includes courses such as The Evolution of Hip Hop, The Politics of Sports and Harry Potter Studies.

Orlando Business Journal

UCF Students Help NASA Develop Safer Technology for Planned Moon Missions

Research underway at the University of Central Florida is playing an integral role in NASA's plans to return to the moon by 2024.

UCF Researchers Develop New Camera to Detect Invasive Pythons

A team of researchers at the University of Central Florida is developing a new camera to find invasive pythons lurking in Florida’s natural habitats.

Wendy Chioji Scholarship Announced at UCF

A new journalism scholarship at UCF will honor Wendy Chioji, the former WESH-Channel 2 anchor who died in October.

Orlando Sentinel

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