UCF to Grow Next Generation of Digital Twin Researchers with New Graduate Program The U.S. Department of Education awarded the School of Modeling, Simulation and Training a $1.155 million grant to start the new certificate program.
UCF’s Top Gifts of 2023 Philanthropic efforts made by generous organizations and impactful individuals this year help support the success of students, faculty, and staff — now and in the future — at UCF.
UCF Student Awarded $25,000 Google-CAHSI Dissertation Award for VR, AR Research Computer science doctoral student Esteban Segarra ’22MS is one of only five recipients of this year’s award, which will help support his work to leverage video games for real-world solutions.
UCF Among Nation’s Top 5 Universities Fueling Engineering, Computer Science Talent Pipeline with Hispanic Students Hispanic Outlook recognizes UCF among the top five institutions to award degrees — including in engineering and computer science — to Hispanic students, contributing to substantial impact in these areas.
UCF Class Spotlight: Latinx Leadership Development In recognition of Latinx Heritage Month, let’s take a look at a new course that can benefit students now and in their future careers.
The Sloan Foundation Awards $250K to Support Hispanic STEM Graduate Students Funding will help Florida non-doctoral, private colleges develop academic and research relationships with UCF, FIU and USF to improve pathways for Latina/o/x students to STEM graduate programs.
UCF Awarded $5.7M in Federal Funding for HSI Initiatives Through 2027 Through two U.S. Department of Education grants, UCF will increase opportunities to support Hispanic/Latino/a/x student success across the university, with an intentional project dedicated to the nursing profession. Para la versión en Español, oprima aquí.
Bank of America Awards UCF $250K Grant to Increase Hispanic/Latina/o/x Representation in Healthcare The Progresando Initiative empowers Hispanic/Latina/o/x adults to achieve economic and social mobility through high-impact careers. Para la versión en Español, oprima aquí.
UCF Recognized Nationally for Efforts to Support Hispanic Students’ Education and Excellence The university has been recently recognized for its high enrollment and awarding of degrees to Hispanic students, as well as being a leader among Hispanic Serving Institutions engaged in a federal international exchange program.
UCF Receives 8th Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award The honor is another indicator of the university’s commitment to unleash the potential of people from all backgrounds.