College of Graduate Studies News

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.

Graduates will hear from four prominent Central Florida leaders during this semester’s commencement ceremonies, which take place at Addition Financial Arena.

The designations recognize years of excellence and productivity in teaching, research and service.

UCF’s emergency management program ranks No. 1 in the nation, and programs in education and public affairs climbed in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings.

The Founders’ Day event on April 3 honors 51 Knights — including Order of Pegasus inductees — who exemplify excellence in academics, service and leadership.

Along with Pegasus Professor and Reach for the Stars honorees, more than 150 faculty were recognized for their commitment to excellence during the annual Founders’ Day celebration.

Celebrating interdisciplinary excellence with keynotes to competitions, UCF scholars unite for research and creative scholarship.

The undergraduate games and interactive media program ranked among the top five in the world for the first time.

Callie Veelenturf’s conservation work has been featured on the front page of The Washington Post and on CBS News and in Smithsonian magazine.