Introducing John Buckwalter, UCF’s Next Provost Prior to joining UCF on Aug. 1, Buckwalter has served as provost at Boise State University, where he led transformative interdisciplinary initiatives and championed student achievement.
Robin Griffin-Kitzerow Is UCF’s Next Chief of Police Griffin-Kitzerow will step into the new role on July 4. Carl Metzger ’03MS, who has served as chief since 2018, will remain the associate vice president of public safety.
Celebrating Employee Excellence on Founders’ Day 2025 Employees were recognized for reaching their five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 45 years of service milestones, and recent retirees were also honored. The university also presented Employee Excellence awards.
Founders’ Day 2025: Celebrating Student, Faculty and Staff Knights Employees, faculty, and students will be recognized at three separate ceremonies in the Pegasus Ballroom.
UCF Launches Bold Faculty Hiring Initiative to Meet Growing Demand for Engineers, Computer Scientists The investment, which includes hiring up to 36 new faculty, will help support the region’s economic vitality as Orlando was recently recognized as a top tech hub.
UCF Board of Trustees Welcomes 4 New Members The new members are all distinguished business and community leaders.
UCF Libraries 4th Floor Renovation The renovated floor will serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration and individual focus.
Davina Desnoes Named UCF Senior Assistant Vice President for Budget Planning and Analysis Desnoes will oversee the annual five-year budgeting process for the university as well as working with the Office of the Provost.
5 Things You Need to Know About Giving Tuesday at UCF Gifts made to the university on the annual global day of giving — this year on Dec. 3 — can lead to a better future for our community and beyond.
UCF Libraries Opens New Production Studio The innovative space offers state-of-the-art tools for Knights who need to capture videos, a new headshot and record podcasts.