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.
UCF Engineering Professor Named Outstanding Mentor of the Year Assistant Professor Kausik Mukhopadhyay has been honored with a prestigious Florida Education Fund award for his commitment to mentoring McKnight Doctoral fellows.
UCF Alumni Launches Ever Upward Awards to Spotlight Fastest-Growing Knight Businesses Worldwide The new annual awards program celebrates highly successful, Knight-owned or -led companies achieving exceptional growth and driving innovation.
U.S. News Online 2026 Rankings: UCF’s People-First, Tech Enhanced Approach Earns Highest Honors Yet As UCF celebrates decades of leading digital learning, we’re recognized for a sustainable model that increases access to education and raises standards at the same time.
Mechanical Engineering Grad Student Launches Mentoring Organization Through STEM Mentorship Matters, Marcus Royal ’24 is helping ensure the next generation of STEM students enters college better prepared and informed — without facing the same obstacles he once did.
UCF Launches New Mentorship Initiative for Graduate Students The GEMiNi program pairs graduate students with mentors who can help them navigate their professional, academic and personal challenges.
UCF Football Alums in Super Bowl LX A Knight is guaranteed a Super Bowl ring when the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots face off this year.
Research in 60 Seconds: Testing VR Exposure Therapy to Treat PICS Associate Professor Brian Peach’s research examines how to help the more than half of the 5.7 million Americans admitted to an ICU each year who develop at least one post‑intensive care syndrome (PICS) condition, which is similar to PTSD.
State Investments in Nursing Education Continue to Strengthen UCF’s Impact Through the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Program, $6 million in funding will support UCF and other State University System institutions in alleviating the nursing shortage.
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.