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UCF Relationship Education Program to Support First Responder Couples, Parents

Supported through a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-funded grant, Project Harmony is building a tailored, free curriculum to address relationship stressors unique to couples in the first responder and parenting communities.

Orlando’s New Poet Laureate, UCF Alumna Finds Healing Through Words

As the third UCF alumna to earn the Orlando poet laureate honor, Camara Gaither ’23MSW sees poetry as a practice that enhances social work and service to others.

New UCF Mobile Health Clinic Increases Access to Care

The clinic also serves as real-world classroom for medical, nursing, speech-language pathology and physical therapy students.

Orlando Ranks No. 1 for Florida’s Best College City, Place to Start Career for Third Year

The City Beautiful is continuously recognized as the top place to live and learn across Florida — and among the top three nationally.

UCF Opens Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion in Lake Nona, Fueling a Talent Pipeline and Healthcare Innovation

The state-of-the-art facility will enable UCF to graduate an additional 150 newly licensed eligible nurses annually to address the critical shortage and will feature the latest immersive modeling and simulation technology.

Summer Camp Hosts High School Students from Across the World to Learn About Photonics

The hands-on program also introduces teenagers to the many STEM opportunities offered at UCF.

Honoring the 80th VE Day, Memorial Day 2025: Florida France Soldier Stories

This year UCF’s history department’s Florida France Soldier Stories project published 10 new biographies in observance of Victory in Europe Day on May 8 and Memorial Day on May 26.

The Last Line of Defense

For students experiencing unexpected expenses like Ryan Hatcher ’23, the Student Emergency Fund can often mean the difference between making rent, buying food, receiving medical care — and not.

UCF Researchers, City of Orlando Unveil Inaugural Mobile Resilience Hub

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.

2 Teams Awarded 2024 Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Arts and Wellness Innovation Awards

This year’s winning projects use technology to bridge arts and wellness.

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Dr. Phillips Charities Seeks UCF Nursing Building Naming Rights

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