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UCF Space Medicine Initiatives Are Taking Off

As UCF Space Week kicks off Nov. 3, America’s Space University is expanding its research, clinical, and education efforts to keeping the galaxy’s travelers healthy and bringing those medical technologies back to patients on Earth.

October 27, 2025

Knight Hacks, Hack Days and Hackathons

Ahead of their annual hackathon this Friday, Knight Hacks shares an inside look at the professional and personal benefits of the student organization.

20 Years of DirectConnect to UCF: Making College Possible for More Students

As Knight Nation celebrates Transfer Student Success Week, the university also reaches a milestone with DirectConnect to UCF — a program that has empowered more than 79,000 students to earn high-quality degrees at a fraction of the cost.

UCF Professor Named Emergency Management Educator of the Year

Claire Connolly Knox will be awarded the prestigious honor, which recognizes her impact on UCF’s program and students, at the 2025 International Association of Emergency Managers conference.

UCF Researchers Create AI Video Editing Technology

UCF was awarded a patent for the novel technology that can transform the style, texture and colors of a video in minutes.

An Investment in Potential: The Enduring Impact of Buell Duncan Jr.

A visionary gift continues to open doors for generations of UCF business students.

Tackling a Bigger Purpose

UCF Hall of Famer Shaquem Griffin ’16 made the “impossible” possible as a football player. He’s now working with smartARM to make AI-driven prosthetics more accessible and affordable for people around the world.

UCF Achieved Record-Breaking $126.1 Million in Philanthropy in 2024-25

The university has set bold new standards for philanthropy, engagement and partnerships.

Computer Engineering Researcher Investigates Economic and Environmental Challenges of AI

With a $600,000 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation, Professor Jun Wang aims to make AI foundation models more accessible to individuals and small businesses.

Ocean Expert Joins UCF as Director of the National Center for Integrated Coastal Research

Ivan Haigh, the new director of UCF Coastal, plans to establish the center as a globally recognized hub for coastal science.

Orlando Ranks No. 1 for Florida’s Best College City, Place to Start Career for Third Year

The City Beautiful is continuously recognized as the top place to live and learn across Florida — and among the top three nationally.

UCF Historians Infuse the Past with Tech to Breathe New Life into Atlantic Migration

An ambitious UCF-led team comprising faculty, students and recent graduates are using advanced digitizing to better visualize 17th and 18th century European religious migration to the Americas and connect us to the past.

UCF Counselor Education Professor Receives National Award for Family and Counseling Research

As the recipient of the 2025 Exemplary Research Practices Award, Sejal Barden continues to advance innovative work in the field of counseling.

UCF Researchers Aim to Uncover Link Between Age and Breast Cancer Treatment

Materials science researchers Needa Brown and Aleksandra Petelski-Kulik will study the breast cancer microenvironment with support from the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation.

UCF Professor Leads NSF-Supported Mentorship Program for Early-Career Hazards and Disaster Researchers

Abdul-Akeem Sadiq, who previously participated in the comprehensive program as both a fellow and mentor, is now facilitating its sixth cohort to help train the next generation of experts.

Daring to Boldly Invent the Future: Florida’s Next-Generation Preeminent University

UCF has achieved 12 metrics to earn the state’s highest designation — a credit to the university community’s talents and dedication.

Pegasus Magazine

UCF in the News

3 Florida College Towns Rank on This List of the Top 10 in the U.S., Here’s Where and Why

Florida Today

Valencia, UCF Programs Teach Students to Craft Immersive Experiences, Land Theme Park Jobs

Bradenton Herald

Roots of Today’s Halloween Traditions Date Back Centuries

Spectrum News 13

Remember the Moon Rover? Here’s a Look at a Possible Artemis Version

Orlando Sentinel

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Events at UCF

Oct 27

SMART Recovery 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Oct 28

Fall 2025 SVAD Faculty Exhibition | UCF Art Gallery 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Oct 28

Critiques and Career Express Drop-In 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Oct 28

Success Is No Accident: Strategic Planning for Small Businesses Part I 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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