UCF Receives $50 Million Gift to Establish the Barry S. Miller College of Business The largest gift in university history positions UCF to lead the future of technology-driven business education. April 15, 2026
Honoring Charlie Gray: The Grandfather of UCF and an Architect of Central Florida The late lawyer, civic leader and philanthropist played pivotal roles in creating UCF and developing Orlando into a thriving city.
UCF Professor Named Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Institute for Simulation and Training Research Professor Shawn Burke is recognized for expertise in team performance, adaptive training and human-centered approaches to complex systems.
First-Gen Alumnus Behind Transformational Gift Believes in Power of Philanthropy to Change Lives With a $50 million gift, entrepreneur Barry Miller ’95 is investing in the next generation of Knights — helping them build the skills and connections that have fueled his success.
UCF, Industry Experts Share Insight on Evolution of Space Medicine As NASA continues to advance the Artemis program, UCF researchers and space experts are collaborating to ensure future travelers to the moon, Mars stay safe and healthy.
Conquering Spring 2026 Finals Week with the Right Resources With the final exam period approaching April 29 – May 5, here are tips, resources and support to help you prepare to do your best.
UCF Researcher Contributes to Antscan, a Global 3D Ant Biodiversity Database Using an advanced X-ray technique, Assistant Professor of Biology Jeffrey Sosa-Calvo has helped create detailed images of 2,000 ant specimens, offering insight on their physical traits to advance science and even the arts.
Lifelong Knight Fred Kittinger ’80 Retires, Leaving Legacy of Collaboration and Growth One of UCF’s biggest champions retires at the end of April after more than two decades of bridging partnerships for his alma mater.
How One Student Started a Sustainable Cycle of Wins Mason Clewis scaled a simple idea for the Great Navel Orange Race into a network that will help students save money and keep UCF’s campus beautiful long after he graduates.
UCF Recognizes Faculty Excellence With 2026 Promotion and Tenure Awards One hundred faculty members are recognized for excellence in teaching, research and service.
Theatre UCF Staged a Tech-Forward ‘Legally Blonde’ Musical for UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026 High-energy performances. Bold creativity. A surprise robot cameo. Legally Blonde reimagined theater through the lens of technology — blending disciplines to create something entirely new.
UCF Graduate Programs Climb in U.S. News’ 2026 Rankings, Reflecting Strength in Serving National Needs As UCF’s graduate programs continue to rise, they reinforce the university’s role as a national leader preparing professionals to tackle society’s most urgent challenges.
UCF Study Suggests Some Alzheimer’s Symptoms May Begin Outside the Brain Using human-on-a-chip technology, UCF researchers reveal that movement-related Alzheimer’s symptoms may start in the body’s nerves and muscles.
UCF’s Kathleen Richardson Receives 2026 Otto Schott Research Award The international honor recognizes the trustee chair professor’s contributions to optical glass and infrared materials that power next-generation technologies.
UCF Materials Science Undergraduate Researcher Awarded DOE Internship at National Lab Deneé Lichtenberg is advancing new methods for recovering rare earth metals — groundbreaking work she’ll continue at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
UCF Expert Plays Key Role in International Research to Combat Dengue Fever, Zika As a mosquito-borne virus expert, UCF Assistant Professor James Earnest is leveraging his knowledge to lead two research projects studying immune responses to the dengue and Zika viruses.