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UCF Receives $50 Million Gift to Establish the Barry S. Miller College of Business

The largest gift in university history positions UCF to lead the future of technology-driven business education.

UCF Assistant Professor Named Among Nation’s Top Nurse Leaders

Joy Parchment ’15PhD is one of only two nursing experts in Florida named to the 2026 class of fellows of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, recognizing her impact through research and mentoring future leaders.

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.

UCF Professor Named Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Institute for Simulation and Training Research Professor Shawn Burke is recognized for expertise in team performance, adaptive training and human-centered approaches to complex systems.

UCF Tennis Teams Selected for 2026 NCAA Tournament

UCF is the only university in the state of Florida to host a regional in this year’s postseason.

Taking Apart the Mystery of Vocal Fatigue

For Assistant Professor Hamzeh Ghasemzadeh, finding solutions to unsolved communication problems was what he was always destined to do.

UCF, Industry Experts Share Insight on Evolution of Space Medicine

As NASA continues to advance the Artemis program, UCF researchers and space experts are collaborating to ensure future travelers to the moon, Mars stay safe and healthy.

Conquering Spring 2026 Finals Week with the Right Resources

With the final exam period approaching April 29 – May 5, here are tips, resources and support to help you prepare to do your best.

UCF Researcher Contributes to Antscan, a Global 3D Ant Biodiversity Database

Using an advanced X-ray technique, Assistant Professor of Biology Jeffrey Sosa-Calvo has helped create detailed images of 2,000 ant specimens, offering insight on their physical traits to advance science and even the arts.

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.

How One Student Started a Sustainable Cycle of Wins

Mason Clewis scaled a simple idea for the Great Navel Orange Race into a network that will help students save money and keep UCF’s campus beautiful long after he graduates.

UCF Recognizes Faculty Excellence With 2026 Promotion and Tenure Awards

One hundred faculty members are recognized for excellence in teaching, research and service.

Theatre UCF Staged a Tech-Forward ‘Legally Blonde’ Musical for UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026

High-energy performances. Bold creativity. A surprise robot cameo. Legally Blonde reimagined theater through the lens of technology — blending disciplines to create something entirely new.

UCF’s Kathleen Richardson Receives 2026 Otto Schott Research Award

The international honor recognizes the trustee chair professor’s contributions to optical glass and infrared materials that power next-generation technologies.

UCF Materials Science Undergraduate Researcher Awarded DOE Internship at National Lab

Deneé Lichtenberg is advancing new methods for recovering rare earth metals — groundbreaking work she’ll continue at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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UCF in the News

All Systems Go: Record $50M Gift Ignites UCF’s $3.5B Capital Campaign

Orlando Business Journal

UCF Students Dig Up Native Artifacts at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Florida Today

Study Suggests Some Alzheimer’s Symptoms May Begin Outside the Brain

Medical Xpress

Photos: Theatre UCF’s ‘Legally Blonde’ Brought Robot Dogs to the Stage

Broadway World

Events at UCF

Apr 28

Study Days 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Apr 28

Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Apr 29

The Art Show - UCF School of Visual Arts and Design MFA Students 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Apr 29

Spring 2026 BFA Exhibition II, Part Two | UCF Art Gallery 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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