UCF in the News

UCF, who manages the Arecibo Observatory, is currently screening the debris to identify equipment that could be salvaged. The National Science Foundation, who owns the facility, says it could cost up to $50 million to clear the area of debris.

Catherine Kaukinen, the chair of UCF’s criminal justice department, says stay-at-home and lockdown orders related to COVID-19, unemployment, financial insecurity and the stress of child care likely exacerbated factors associated with domestic violence.

A new study from UCF found a link between coastal development and the flooding of roads and storm water systems. The issues associated with nuisance flooding not only cause major inconveniences for people, but also promote bacteria and mosquitoes.

UCF Lake Nona Medical Center is now officially open. The teaching hospital is adjacent to the UCF College of Medicine in Lake Nona's Medical City.

Peter Delfyett, a UCF professor of optics and photonics, has earned his ranks among the best engineers in the world for his role in developing futuristic technology.

A new national report found an 8.1 percent increase in domestic violence cases in the last year. Katie Kaukinen, chair of UCF's Department of Criminal Justice and study co-author, discusses the reasons behind the dramatic increase.

This year, to uphold COVID-19 safety measures, groups of up to four students – placed into physically distanced pods – had the splash brought to them via super soakers and squirt guns.

This one-of-a-kind program involves courses on designing simple experiences like a kiosk or food truck, then advances to larger atmospheres like a restaurant or walk-through exhibit.

Orange County commissioners have agreed to spend nearly $2 million to stimulate and diversify the local economy. This includes $1.15 million to three programs at UCF.