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Lots of College Students Drop Out. There are Degrees of Success in Preventing it.

More than 10 percent of Americans have some college credit but no diploma, and UCF is one of several universities leading the way for more students to graduate.

The Washington Post

UCF Physics Professor Reflects on Apollo 11 Mission

Professor Josh Colwell talks about the Apollo 11 mission and the future of space exploration at UCF.

Spectrum News 13

UCF Doubling Program to Help At-Risk Kids Succeed

Florida Gov. Ron Desantis recently signed into law a bill that includes additional funding and authorization for UCF to expand the Community Partnership Schools initiative to help at-risk youth.

Ribbeting Discovery: UCF Researchers Find New Frog Species

A UCF student was part of the team that discovered a new frog species in Ecuador.

UCF’s Apollo-Era Roots Remain Strong as New Era of Space Exploration Unfolds

UCF has played an integral role in the development of space exploration missions and the space industry since its founding in 1963.

UCF Students Design Virtual Reality Software for PTSD Treatment

UCF students are using virtual reality software to create new tools that can be used in treating post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans, first responders and others.

UCF Picked to Win Third Consecutive American Athletic Conference Football Title

This is the first time UCF has been picked to win the AAC in the preseason media poll.

Orlando Sentinel

PedsAcademy: A First-of-its-Kind In-Hospital School

UCF's PedsAcademy at Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando is a first-of-its-kind program that offers STEM education to hospitalized children.

How UCF Police Officers Respond When Encountering Those with Mental Health Issues

UCF Police received special training to better understand best practices in handling situations on campus involving mental health.

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