UCF in the News

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.

UCF will start its two-year master's degree program in themed experiences this fall. It will teach the design of environments to tell a story in places such as theme parks, zoos, aquariums, themed retail, restaurants and museums.

A group of UCF engineering students recently won $50,000 from the National Science Foundation to develop a method to replace synthetic fibers with a special plant-based material.

The UCF Gospel Choir recorded “Lift Every Voice and Sing” often called the Black National Anthem for Black History Month. WMFE spoke with choir members about the special importance of the song this year.