UCF Staff, Alum Is Knightro’s Head Coach After performing as Knightro while he was undergraduate student, College of Medicine staff member Michael Callahan ’05 ’09MBA ’17EdD keeps the beloved mascot’s legacy alive by training current students for the iconic role.
Making a Will in 2025: Why It’s Important, What You Should Know Before Starting Your last will and testament is one of the most important legal documents you’ll ever make. Here’s what UCF alumna Mary Merrell Bailey ’85 ’89 ’01 ’07 says are the most important factors to consider when creating one.
UCF Med Student Earns Prestigious International NIH Fellowship to Address Antibiotic Resistance Third-year College of Medicine student Larissa Dixon is the first UCF student to earn a Fogarty International Center Fellowship. Her research will better inform the global effort to combat antibiotic resistance.
UCF-Developed Testing Tech to Launch on Blue Origin Mission The technology, developed by Florida Space Institute’s Julie Brisset, was designed to create and control dust clouds in low gravity, simulating early planet formation.
UCF Researchers Advance Understanding of Quantum Light and Turn Loss into Robustness The study demonstrated a “lossy” platform that could lead to more robust quantum states of light, adding to the foundation for future applications like quantum computing.
UCF Researcher Helps Confirm Genetic Restoration Success for Florida Panthers A new study, co-authored by UCF Assistant Professor of Biology Robert Fitak, reveals that the 1990s translocation of Texas pumas improved the Florida panther’s genetic health while preserving its unique ancestry, offering insights for future conservation efforts.
New School of Interdisciplinary Studies Joins College of Community Innovation and Education The new school will support students through a multidisciplinary approach to learning, access to resources and the flexibility to customize their degree program.
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.
Limbitless Solutions’ Gamified Training Empowers Patients to Master Prostheses and Specialized Wheelchairs New findings by UCF researchers show great promise in using video games tailored to help accessible technology users learn about their new medical devices and feel comfortable with them.
UCF Strengthens Investment in Engineering, Computer Science With 39 New Faculty The record-breaking number of new faculty in the College of Engineering and Computer Science will help increase research and teaching across key areas such as artificial intelligence and hypersonics.