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U.S. Department of Education Taps UCF to Lead Civil Discourse in Florida

UCF receives a four-year, $3.4 million grant as part of the Fund for Improvement of Postsecondary Education to enhance communications skills among Florida students to better prepare them for the workforce.

FreshU Kitchen’s Renovation Fights Food Insecurity for UCF Students

Florida Blue’s $100,000 award funds enhancements including professional kitchen equipment and more cooking classes to better serve students.

From First-Year Experience to Family: UCF Office Evolves with New Name

The Office of New Student and Family Programs — formerly known as First Year Experience — reflects an expanded role in supporting Knights and families.

$300K Grant Opens New Career Services Opportunities

The three-year grant will incorporate career resources into three areas: curriculum; the academic success coaching community; and technology.

UCF Ranks Among Nation’s Top 5 Most Innovative Public Universities

U.S. News & World Report‘s 2025 Best Colleges list recognizes UCF for its excellence in innovation, student success and undergraduate education.

UCF Experts Warn Students About Risks of Sports Betting

There’s more to lose than money if students decide to engage in online sports betting, say UCF mental health professionals.

Tech Strengthens Student Success at UCF

Multiple initiatives in the Division of Student Success and Well-Being leverage technology and relationships to improve student outcomes.

UCF in the News

How Theme Park Expansion and Investment Will Meet — and Exceed — Guest Expectations

Orlando Business Journal

As Humans Return to the Moon, Researchers are Trying to Understand—and Thwart—the Biological Toll of Deep-Space Radiation

Science

Do You Have Ideas About How to Improve America’s Space Program?

Ars Technica

Gov. DeSantis Announces $20 Million for Nursing Programs

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How to Start Your Business 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Mathematical Biology Seminar by Dr. Christen Fleming 9:30 am - 10:30 am

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Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans | UCF Art Gallery 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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