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UCF’s Rosen College and Transportation Science Program Rank No. 1 in Nation for 2025

The 2025 ShanghaiRanking report recognizes UCF’s transportation science and technology program as the best nationally for the first time and Rosen College as America’s premier hospitality and tourism program for the sixth year in a row.

1 Minute with 6 UCF Alums Who the NSF Believes Exemplify Advancing Research

From computer vision to mathematics, these alums are emerging leaders in significant research fields.

UCF Honors 8 Shining Stars with Inaugural SpaceU Awards

The awards debuted during UCF Space Week to recognize talent and contributions that are fueling the future of space.

Behind UCF Space Game 2025’s Theme: Hypersonic HADES Wind Tunnel

This year’s annual event takes inspiration from the UCF HyperSpace Center’s large-scale hypersonic wind tunnel, which launches later this month to advance hypersonic travel and space propulsion research worldwide.

UCF Physics Professor Works to Uncover the Universe’s History, One Rock at a Time

From microscopic dust collected by spacecrafts to meteorites that land on Earth, UCF Associate Professor of Physics Ryan Ogliore is studying rocks from space to uncover the history of our solar system and the universe beyond.

UCF First-Generation Student Is Finding Her Place in Space

Charting her own course through aerospace engineering and physics, first-generation student Kaaliyah McGaughy is proving that curiosity and determination can launch anyone toward their dreams.

Why Do We Celebrate UCF Space Week? Because Discovery Starts Here

Space has always inspired what Knights do. The same unstoppable spirit that launched UCF still drives us — to challenge, lead and dare to explore the unknown.

UCF Applauds 7 Top Faculty at 2025 Luminary Awards

The honor recognizes some of UCF’s brightest stars who reflect the best of the university’s research and impact efforts.

Research in 60 Seconds: Exploring Lunar Landscapes

Associate Professor of Physics Kerri Donaldson Hanna’s research will use imaging technology to investigate how mysterious volcanic features formed on the celestial body.

UCF’s Leland Nordin Wins Air Force Young Investigator Award to Advance Infrared Tech

Selected from over 150 applicants, Nordin will receive a $450,000 grant to develop infrared detectors that could enhance military surveillance, autonomous vehicles and medical imaging.

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UCF Among Top Florida Colleges for Research Spending

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