5 Unique Funds to Support on UCF Day of Giving On Thursday, April 9, UCF Day of Giving will support students, research and programs shaping the future — including these five unique areas across the university.
Founders’ Day 2026: Faculty Recognized for Excellence The annual event spotlights approximately 280 faculty for excellence, years of service, and other contributions that drive what’s next at UCF.
Founders’ Day 2026: Employee Excellence, Years of Service Awards The annual event spotlights nearly 600 staff members for their commitment, dedication and relentless work that powers UCF everyday.
Joshua Colwell Leads UCF’s College of Sciences as Dean UCF has appointed Pegasus Professor of Physics Joshua Colwell as dean of the College of Sciences, ushering in a new chapter of leadership for the university’s largest college.
Founders’ Day 2026: Celebrating Student, Faculty and Staff Knights Employees, faculty and students will be recognized at three separate ceremonies in the Pegasus Ballroom on April 1.
Honoring UCF Public Safety’s 2025 Achievements The annual awards ceremony celebrates the achievements of officers, staff members and community partners.
UCF Libraries Launches Digital Exploration Center, Expanding Opportunities for Research and Creative Production Located on the fourth floor of the John C. Hitt Library, the space includes a podcast studio, high-performance computers, an immersive projection studio, collaborative spaces and more.
UCF’s Commitment to Affordable Learning How our Affordable Instructional Materials initiative is lowering costs, equipping faculty to elevate instruction and transforming the student learning experience — one course at a time.
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.
UCF Board of Trustees Welcomes 2 New Members, 4 Reappointees The Florida leaders, including three UCF alums, have experience and insight from managing influential organizations like Walt Disney World, the Orlando Magic and more.
SPOTLIGHT: ‘Spaceman of Bohemia’ Comes Home to Orlando with Author Jaroslav Kalfař Central Florida Public Media
