UCF Alumni Announces 2026 Class of 30 Under 30 Honorees The honor recognizes our outstanding highly skilled graduates who fuel innovation, service and economic impact in Florida and beyond.
UCF Researcher Co-Authors Studies Reshaping Understanding of Human Origins By applying advanced analytical techniques to ancient fossils from Africa, UCF Assistant Professor Sarah Freidline is helping uncover new evidence about early human evolution in Africa.
Math Launch Program Accelerates Student Success at UCF The boot camp-style course helps STEM majors stay on track to graduate on time by strengthening skills in algebra, trigonometry and pre-calculus skills in one semester.
UCF Researchers Create the “Fantastic Four” Chemical Standards for Forensic Science Interdisciplinary research, led by Associate Professor Matthieu Baudelet and chemistry doctoral students, fosters new global standards for forensic science work.
Rowing Across the Atlantic Ocean: One UCF Student’s Bold Journey As a researcher of teams in extreme environments, Andres Käosaar — who first picked up an oar three years ago — is putting himself to the ultimate test as part of the World’s Toughest Row.
UCF Graduates Prove to Be STEM Talent Real-World Needs Meet two students who say UCF inspired them to pursue scientific discovery and innovation to solve problems in medicine and Florida’s coastal habitats.
UCF’s Fall 2025 Commencement Set for Dec. 12-13 Fall graduates will hear from four distinguished speakers who’ve made significant contributions in business, education and community impact.
UCF Researcher Creates Novel Sensors for Smartphone-Based Health Monitoring Professor Debashis Chanda’s low-cost, smartphone-based biosensor could bring rapid, reliable disease detection to areas with limited access to traditional diagnostics.
Deborah Beidel Named Big 12 Conference’s 2025 Faculty of the Year from UCF Beidel is a Pegasus Professor internationally known for her ground-breaking research and effective treatments for veterans, first responders and emergency workers with PTSD.
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.
