1 Minute with 6 UCF Alums Who the NSF Believes Exemplify Advancing Research From computer vision to mathematics, these alums are emerging leaders in significant research fields.
UCF Applauds 7 Top Faculty at 2025 Luminary Awards The honor recognizes some of UCF’s brightest stars who reflect the best of the university’s research and impact efforts.
School Director Named National Academy of Public Administration Fellow Brad Heim will serve alongside former cabinet members, congressional leaders, state legislators and experts in the field of public administration to provide nonpartisan guidance to the United States government.
UCF Professor Named Emergency Management Educator of the Year Claire Connolly Knox will be awarded the prestigious honor, which recognizes her impact on UCF’s program and students, at the 2025 International Association of Emergency Managers conference.
UCF Counselor Education Professor Receives National Award for Family and Counseling Research As the recipient of the 2025 Exemplary Research Practices Award, Sejal Barden continues to advance innovative work in the field of counseling.
UCF Professor Leads NSF-Supported Mentorship Program for Early-Career Hazards and Disaster Researchers Abdul-Akeem Sadiq, who previously participated in the comprehensive program as both a fellow and mentor, is now facilitating its sixth cohort to help train the next generation of experts.
UCF Professor Appointed to National Commission on Mathematics Instruction Lockheed Martin Eminent Scholar Chair Sarah Bush will apply her expertise to advance mathematics education in the U.S. while bridging global insights.
Daring to Boldly Invent the Future: Florida’s Next-Generation Preeminent University UCF has achieved 12 metrics to earn the state’s highest designation — a credit to the university community’s talents and dedication.
UCF Triple Knight Steps Into Role of Orange County Fire Rescue Chief As chief for Central Florida’s largest fire and rescue department, alum Anthony Rios ’12 ’15MPA ’22PhD is ensuring Orange County’s residents and visitors are in good hands.
UCF Welcomes Outstanding First-Year Class, Launches New Engineering, Technology Degrees A new freshman class arrives ready to learn and grow at a university boldly daring to invent the future.
It’s Nearly Time to Say Goodbye to the International Space Station. What Happens Next? Scientific American
