College of Community Innovation and Education News

Learning sciences and educational research professors are studying how meditation and mindfulness techniques, as well as AR and VR, could reduce mind-wandering and stress levels in college students.

U.S. News & World Report ranks 13 UCF graduate programs in the top 50 nationally  — and alumni in those programs laud Knight Nation’s world-class faculty.

More than 240 faculty, including Pegasus Professors and Reach for the Stars honorees, were recognized for their commitment to excellence during the annual Founders’ Day celebration.

Robert “Bob” Harvey Langworthy had a tremendous impact on the university, his colleagues and his students.

The 2025 Reach for the Stars award recipients are recognized for conducting highly successful research and fostering creative activity that has a national or international impact.

During the April 2 Founders’ Day event, 37 students will receive UCF’s highest student honor, which recognizes those who exemplify excellence in academic achievement, leadership and service.

Over the next five years, Project SPARC will provide 22 scholars with fully funded doctoral degrees in exceptional student education, preparing them to lead the next generation of educators serving students with high-intensity needs.

Kelly Stevens, assistant professor of public administration, led the team in designing and building the solar-powered hub that will bring Orlando residents critical resources during emergencies and educational experiences year-round.

As the only pilot site in the southeast for the new Service to Service initiative, UCF is poised to help prepare veterans transitioning into civilian life find new ways to serve their communities through public service education.