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Florida Space Research Consortium Names UCF’s Alain Berinstain as Director

Alain Berinstain, who joined UCF in January as director of the Florida Space Institute, now leads the eight-university initiative that aims to accelerate space‑related research, innovation and workforce development.

June 23, 2026

UCF-Led VERA Project Reaches 2 Major Milestones for VR Research

The Virtual Experience Research Accelerator (VERA), a U.S. National Science Foundation-funded platform designed to advance the pace and scope of immersive research, has launched its first large-scale remote study and awarded its first use grant to address key challenges in VR and immersive learning.

A Retirement Tribute to UCF’s Online Learning Pioneer, Longest-Serving Faculty Member

After 56 years in the classroom, Pegasus Professor Chuck Dziuban’s impact is felt throughout campus and in the lives of his students.

UCF Grads Score Jobs with FIFA World Cup 2026

Talented Knights across various fields are supporting operations to bring the men’s World Cup to the United States for the first time in more than 30 years.

UCF Researcher Reveals How Genetic Variation Shapes Sea Turtle Immune System Evolution

New research from a UCF biology researcher shows how genetic variation shapes sea turtles’ immune systems, with implications for disease resilience and conservation strategies.

New UCF Engineering Graduate Certificate to Strengthen Industry Professionals’ Skills in Verification and Validation

The new graduate certificate in verification, validation and test, which is the first of its kind in Florida, prepares industry professionals to fill a skills gap that is in high demand nationally.

UCF Coastal Expert: Extreme Coastal Water Level Events Are Now 12 Times More Likely to Occur

A new study involving UCF researcher and Associate Professor Thomas Wahl has found that historical one-in-100-year extreme coastal water level events are now occurring about every eight years.

Research in 60 Seconds: How to Prepare for Hurricanes

Boardman Endowed Professor of Environmental Science and Public Administration Christopher Emrich’s research examines the best ways to prepare before disaster strikes.

UCF, Air Force Partnership Expands Opportunities in National Security Research, Student Training

UCF’s collaboration with the U.S. Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) positions students and faculty at the forefront of nuclear chemistry research and mission-driven innovation.

Successful Entrepreneur Turns to UCF to Amplify His Impact

Industry innovator Alex Hubenthal ’13 is taking his career across the global business landscape to the next level through his fintech master’s studies at UCF.

UCF Researchers Are Studying Wing Shapes to Advance Drone Technology

Associate Professor Samik Bhattacharya and aerospace engineering master’s student Dominic Polidoro ’25 are studying the physical forces that interact when wings move from air to water.

UCF Alum Helps Siemens Energy Power What Comes Next

Through his role as business development manager for Siemens Energy, UCF alum Joshua DeAscanis ’11 ’22MBA is helping transform how the world keeps the lights on.

What I Learned from Rowing Across the Ocean

For World Ocean Day, psychology doctoral student Andres Käosaar, who researches teams in extreme environments, shares his takeaways after completing the World’s Toughest Row.

Maximizing Your Summer Semester with Campus Events, Resources and Coaching

From tutoring for summer courses to career support services and social events, there’s plenty of resources and activies for students to take advantage of during the Summer 2026 sessions.

What Electric Eels and Knifefish Reveal About the Science of Stealth

Findings from UCF biology researchers provide new insight into how animals balance sensing their surroundings while remaining hidden from predators or prey, a challenge that also appears in technologies such as sonar and radar.

UCF Student Awarded Florida Sea Grant/Guy Harvey Fellowship, Advances Research on Florida’s Changing Fisheries

Biology doctoral student Meredith Pratt is helping researchers understand how habitat changes could reshape Florida’s fisheries and marine ecosystems.

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Library 101 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Fulbright Information Session 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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