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Meet UCF’s 2nd-ever Udall Scholarship Recipient, a Champion of the Environment

This year, the Udall Foundation recognizes around 55 students for leadership, public service and a commitment to issues related to Native Americans or the environment.

Admiring Wildlife From Afar Keeps Everyone Safe

UCF Arboretum Director Patrick Bohlen encourages students to not feed animals on campus to promote a healthier relationship with campus wildlife.

UCF Rings in Halloween with Ode to Bats

UCF Arboretum Director Patrick Bohlen explains bats’ role in our ecosystem and why we shouldn’t be afraid of them.

Epic Games, Maker of Fortnite, Awards UCF Professor Grant to Enhance AR and VR Technology

Maria Harrington earned the grant after creating the Virtual UCF Arboretum and will use the funds to enhance immersive learning experiences about the natural world.

Watch: UCF’s Best of 2018

When confetti rained down at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Jan. 1, 2018, the scene foreshadowed the many milestones UCF would celebrate throughout the year.…

Harvest a Christmas Tree at UCF Arboretum

Embark on a new holiday tradition with your entire family.

Best Places to Celebrate Fall and Halloween in Central Florida

Here are 13 suggestions — really, what number could possibly be more appropriate? — that will bring some enchantment to your life this month.

Building a Green Future at UCF

From its buildings to food to transportation, UCF is working toward climate neutrality by 2050.

Helping Honeybees Thrive on Campus

In late 2006, U.S. beekeepers began noticing a collapse of honeybee colonies. Large numbers of worker bees were leaving the hives with plenty of food…

Biological Clock Found in Fungal Parasite Sheds More Light on ‘Zombie Ants’ Phenomenon

Charissa de Bekker came to UCF earlier this year to continue her research on a fungal parasite that infects ants, hijacks their brains and controls…

UCF in the News

Mysterious Magnetic Bacteria: Scientists Investigate Nature’s Secret to Animal Navigation

SciTech Daily

Why NASA is Sticking With Boeing

The Verge

What Space Travel Does to the Body

Sydney Morning Herald

Digital Access Key to Boosting Diabetes Self-Management Education Uptake for Older Adults

Healio: Endocrine Today

Events at UCF

Sep 17

Big Red Bus - Donate Blood Today! 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sep 17

UCF Constitution Day Lunch and Learn 11:30 am - 12:45 pm

Sep 17

Drop-in Drafting Lab 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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