UCF’s Spring 2026 Commencement Set for May 8–9 Graduates will hear from distinguished speakers who’ve made significant contributions in space, higher education, healthcare, technology and business. May 4, 2026
UCF, Orlando Health Co-Locate to Accelerate Healthcare Innovation A ribbon-cutting ceremony formally welcomed Orlando Health as a tenant in SPRK and highlighted a shared commitment to accelerating healthcare solutions through proximity, collaboration and real-world application.
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.
A Family’s Unlikely Journey to Become Knights More than 30 years after finishing high school, StaceyAnn Castro will graduate from UCF with her son, followed soon by another son, capping a story filled with doubt, obstacles, and service.
A Legacy Built for What Comes Next Founded in 2001, The Charles Millican Legacy Society recognizes donors whose generosity transforms students’ lives today and ensures UCF’s promise reaches generations to come.
One Stage, Thousands of Beginnings: How UCF Graduates Power Florida’s Workforce Graduation isn’t the finish line. It’s the moment thousands of Knights step into the industries and communities shaping our state’s future and beyond.
UCF Assistant Professor Named Among Nation’s Top Nurse Leaders Joy Parchment ’15PhD is one of only two nursing experts in Florida named to the 2026 class of fellows of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, recognizing her impact through research and mentoring future leaders.
4 Knights Named Goldwater Scholars, Elevating UCF to a Historic National Milestone The four recipients are bridging the gap between cutting-edge lab research and real-world impact in engineering, medicine and science to solve global challenges.
What Drives UCF’s Issa Batarseh to Expand Energy Research Issa Batarseh dedicated his career to discovering renewable energy solutions before many people had heard of the concept. Where did his bold ideas lead? Look around.
UCFPD Welcomes 2 New Officers, Announces Promotions With two new officers sworn in and key promotions recognized, UCF Public Safety continues to strengthen its commitment to protecting and supporting the campus community.
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 Men’s Tennis Advances to Sweet 16 UCF remains the only Florida school standing in this year’s NCAA Tournament.
UCF Women’s Golf Clinches 20th NCAA Postseason Appearance The Knights are the highest seeded Big 12 squad in this year’s field of 72 teams.
Taking Apart the Mystery of Vocal Fatigue For Assistant Professor Hamzeh Ghasemzadeh, finding solutions to unsolved communication problems was what he was always destined to do.
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.
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.
Asteroid Mining and Space Hospitality On “Are We There Yet?” Space Podcast Central Florida Public Media