2 Knights Honored With Forbes’ 50 Over 50 Award The honorees include a modeling and simulation faculty member who is a VR pioneer, as well as an alumna who has made impacts in tech, TV, and startup funding.
‘Shore Wars:’ New Research Aims to Resolve Coastal Conflict Between Oysters and Mangroves, Aiding Restoration Efforts The newly published research analyzes how the proliferation of mangroves affects soil acidity and the health of oysters, which are equally critical to protecting Florida’s coasts.
UCF Launches Institute of Artificial Intelligence to Advance Research, Talent Development Across Disciplines The new university-wide initiative brings together top faculty, industry partnerships and cross-campus collaboration to position UCF as a national leader in AI.
38 UCF Students Gain Global Experience, Make an Impact Through Distinguished Gilman Scholarship With studies across 10 countries, a record-setting cohort of UCF students is acquiring skills and tools that will make a profound impact on the world.
UCF Hosts Summer 2025 Commencement Aug. 1-2 Three distinguished alumni speakers are making a big impact in space and philanthropy.
UCF Researchers Developing New Methods to Passively Mitigate Lunar Dust for Space Exploration A team of interdisciplinary UCF researchers are leading a NASA research project to prevent abrasive, harmful lunar dust accumulation on astronauts and their equipment by fabricating a specialized nanocoating.
Behind the Rescue: UCF Expert on the Mental Toll of Disaster Response As first responders continue aiding communities devastated by recent Texas floods, UCF RESTORES’ Deborah Beidel shares insight into the psychological burden they face and ways to support their healing.
Collaborative UCF Research Team Develops Technique for Rapid Isolation and Characterization of Exosomes Combining chemistry and medicine, researchers created a fast, affordable way to diagnose disease.
High School Students Level Up Knowledge of Gaming Careers at UCF’s Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy The KB Foundation-sponsored visit allows youths from Philadelphia to go behind the scenes of one of the nation’s top graduate gaming program.
Research in 60 Seconds: How Seagrass Helps Coastal Ecosystems Thrive Biology graduate student Carla Perscky’s research examines environmental stressors on seagrass and how to future-proof critical ecosystems.