UCF Engineering Students’ Excellence Celebrated With 2026 Astronaut Scholarship The prestigious scholarship offers financial support up to $15,000 in addition to mentorship and extensive networking opportunities.
2 Engineering Professors, 1 Alum Inducted Into Florida Inventors Hall of Fame Faculty members Reza Abdolvand and Ni-bin Chang and triple Knight Clara Rivero Baleine ’01 ’03MS ’05PhD are recognized for impacts to their fields and society.
New UCF Study Links Microgravity, Space Radiation to Accelerated Aging Findings from College of Medicine Professor Michal Masternak and his team suggest spaceflight stressors may accelerate aging in the liver. This discovery could inform future medical research to understand aging on Earth and protect space travelers.
A Retirement Tribute to UCF’s Online Learning Pioneer, Longest-Serving Faculty Member After 56 years in the classroom, Pegasus Professor Chuck Dziuban’s impact is felt throughout campus and in the lives of his students.
UCF, Orlando Health Co-Locate to Accelerate Healthcare Innovation A ribbon-cutting ceremony formally welcomed Orlando Health as a tenant in SPRK and highlighted a shared commitment to accelerating healthcare solutions through proximity, collaboration and real-world application.
4 Knights Named Goldwater Scholars, Elevating UCF to a Historic National Milestone The four recipients are bridging the gap between cutting-edge lab research and real-world impact in engineering, medicine and science to solve global challenges.
Honoring Charlie Gray: The Grandfather of UCF and an Architect of Central Florida The late lawyer, civic leader and philanthropist played pivotal roles in creating UCF and developing Orlando into a thriving city.
Lifelong Knight Fred Kittinger ’80 Retires, Leaving Legacy of Collaboration and Growth One of UCF’s biggest champions retires at the end of April after more than two decades of bridging partnerships for his alma mater.
First-Gen Alumnus Behind Transformational Gift Believes in Power of Philanthropy to Change Lives With a $50 million gift, entrepreneur Barry Miller ’95 is investing in the next generation of Knights — helping them build the skills and connections that have fueled his success.
UCF Researchers Lead Study to Improve Quality of Life for Testicular Cancer Patients With 95% of testicular cancer survivors surviving, two health sciences researchers are exploring interventions for Florida patients that includes low-impact activity, wearable technology and online support sessions.
Connected by CREOL: An Intertwined Ecosystem Fuels Florida’s innovation Economy Florida High Tech Corridor
