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.
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.
2 Knights Honored With Forbes’ 50 Over 50 Award The honorees include a modeling and simulation faculty member who is a VR pioneer, as well as an alumna who has made impacts in tech, TV, and startup funding.
UCF Launches Institute of Artificial Intelligence to Advance Research, Talent Development Across Disciplines The new university-wide initiative brings together top faculty, industry partnerships and cross-campus collaboration to position UCF as a national leader in AI.
Zaheer Ali Named Program Director of UCF’s Space Commercialization and Strategy Initiative In this new role, Ali will expand UCF’s partnerships with industry and government to develop the talent needed to sustain and advance Florida’s leadership in the space sector.
UCF Prepares Next Generation Through Fintech Program The emerging fintech program is allowing students and faculty to conduct key research that positions UCF as a leader in the new financial landscape.
UCF Emergency Management Professor, Public Administration Alum Honored for Public Service Contributions Claire Connolly Knox and Kathryn Valentine ’16 were recognized for their work in the field of emergency management during the Florida Division of Emergency Management’s inaugural Awards Ceremony Gala.
2 UCF Faculty Selected as Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing Rebecca Koszalinski and Joy Parchment ’15PhD are among the exceptional nurse leaders to be inducted in 2025 and honored for significant contributions to advance public health.
Pegasus Partner Orlando Health Boosts UCF Clinic With New Name and Major Support Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute Athletic Training Clinic brings one of the state’s most respected orthopedic and sports medicine practices to the UCF Recreation and Wellness Center.
5 UCF Researchers Use 2025 NSF CAREER Awards to Address Emerging Challenges in Computer Science, Engineering The early-career professors were recognized for their excellence with significant research funding as part of a prestigious and highly competitive annual U.S. National Science Foundation grant program.
