UCF Graduate Programs Climb in U.S. News’ 2026 Rankings, Reflecting Strength in Serving National Needs As UCF’s graduate programs continue to rise, they reinforce the university’s role as a national leader preparing professionals to tackle society’s most urgent challenges.
One UCF Day of Giving, Thousands of Futures Transformed With UCF Day of Giving approaching on April 9, every gift opens doors: for students to chase a dream, create unforgettable memories, boldly invent the future and be recognized for their hard work.
UCF to Compete in the International Collegiate Programming Contest’s 2026 World Finals After Top 5 Finish After a strong performance at the ICPC North America Championship, the team of three computer science students will advance to the World Finals in Dubai this November.
UCF Student Research Week Celebrates 20 Years of Showcasing Student Achievement From one-day research forums to a university-wide celebration, Student Research Week marks two decades of elevating scholarship and experiences that help prepare students for careers.
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 Launches $3.5 Billion Go For Launch Campaign to Expand Opportunity, Innovation and Impact The most ambitious philanthropic and revenue-generating effort in the university’s history positions UCF to lead Florida and the nation in discovery, innovation and student success.
U.S. Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent Visits UCF Kent joined UCF officials to learn more about how the university prepares graduates for career success, meets industry demands and leads cutting-edge research for global impact.
U.S. News Online 2026 Rankings: UCF’s People-First, Tech Enhanced Approach Earns Highest Honors Yet As UCF celebrates decades of leading digital learning, we’re recognized for a sustainable model that increases access to education and raises standards at the same 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.
Future Speech-Language Pathologists Test Skills in High-Tech “Escape Room” Exam Feedback from the more than 120 student participants found the creative approach to be digestible, challenging and less nerve-racking than a normal final exam.
SPOTLIGHT: ‘Spaceman of Bohemia’ Comes Home to Orlando with Author Jaroslav Kalfař Central Florida Public Media