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Inaugural Rising Stars and Research Excellence Awards
The College of Sciences is introducing three new awards to recognize the efforts of some of our most accomplished faculty researchers. The Dean’s Distinguished Researcher Award, presented to a professor, comes with a tablet and the use of a reserved parking space for the next academic year. The Dean’s Rising Star recipients – one assistant professor and one […]
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Spring 2014 College of Sciences Graduation Reception
All College of Sciences’ faculty, staff and graduating students are cordially invited to attend our annual UCF College of Sciences Graduation Reception Saturday, May 3 in the atrium of the Psychology Building, immediately following graduation commencement. Light refreshments will be provided. The reception will be hosted jointly by the Nicholson School of Communication and all […]
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UCF NSC Alumni Chapter Receives Industry Award for Alumni Event
Shaloni Prine, ’07, Assistant Director of COS Alumni Relations, accepts the Award of Distinction from Cynthia Lambert, President of the FPRA Orlando-Area Chapter. The UCF Nicholson School of Communication (NSC) Alumni Chapter was recognized by the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Orlando-Area Chapter at its annual Image Awards banquet on Thursday, April 10 with an […]
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Prestigious Pathfinder Award Comes to UCF
Dr. W. Timothy Coombs, winner of the 2013 IPR Pathfinder Award, is a professor in the Nicholson School of Communication. The IPR, Institute for Public Relations, is a practitioner-oriented organization dedicated to public relations research. The Pathfinder Award recognizes an original program of scholarly research that has made a significant contribution to the practice of […]
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Science SURE is Awesome
Thursday, April 3, students, professors and family members crowded the Pegasus Ballroom in the Student Union for the Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE) Conference. The entire ballroom was covered almost wall-to-wall with fascinating and innovative research presentations. Each student had a trifold poster on display. They stood next to their work and answered questions […]
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UCF Honors Fallen Knights With Memorial Service
Anyone entering the Student Union on April 9 may have wondered at the yellow roses and candles placed carefully on the roped off Pegasus emblem. The tokens are a tribute to the knights lost this past year. UCF will hold the annual Eternal Knights Memorial Service April 9 at 3 p.m. in the Pegasus Ballroom […]
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Faculty and Students Honored at Founders’ Day Convocation
Faculty members, staff and students who have made significant achievements and academic contributions at the University of Central Florida were recognized at the annual Founders’ Day Honors Convocation on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. From a biology professor who has been featured in two National Geographic Channel documentary films (William Crampton), to a Professor Emeritus who […]
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There’s a UCFApp for That.
Need to access various pieces of software for classes without installing them on your personal laptop? There’s an app for that. At least, there will be soon. A $928,564 project proposal was awarded to the College of Sciences and 4 other colleges and divisions to develop a virtual apps program for the entire student body. […]
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Visit Orlando With an Alumnus
As vice president of global consumer marketing for Visit Orlando, Peter Cranis, ’84, is helping to make people’s dreams come true. And, as the next chair of the association’s board of directors, he’s hoping to make the dreams of the UCF Alumni Association come true too. For more than 20 years, Peter has remained connected […]
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NSC Journalism Student Wins National Scholarship
Kyle Warnke, ’13, has been named one of five recipients of the American Copy Editors Society scholarship. The society, which is the preeminent national body of professional editors working in journalism, each year awards scholarships to students who by their achievements represent the best and brightest of the future of copy editing. Kyle, a Dow Jones […]
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Learn What to Do in an Emergency: KnightSHARE Expo 2014
The College of Sciences, and UCF as a whole, is committed to educating students and faculty on how to handle any emergency situation, from an active shooter on campus to a student who needs CPR. We encourage all of our students to participate in the KNIGHTSHARE Expo, to become familiar with emergency personal and their […]
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COMM Week 2014: Sharpen Your Professional Communications Skills
On March 17-22, the Nicholson School of Communication (NSC) will host COMM Week. COMM Week is a week of professional development to help students transition to the workplace. Nationally renowned speakers will share insights on how to jump-start careers. Sessions include résumé reviews, personal finance workshops and technology tips across the communication career spectrum, among […]
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Scholarship Deadline Extended to March 31
Deadline for the William K. Grasty Memorial Scholarship Extended to March 31, 2014 – Midnight (for Nicholson School of Communication students) Dr. William K. Grasty Memorial Scholarship One $500 award to a UCF student with junior (60-89 credit hours) or senior (90+ credit hours) class standing in the Nicholson School of Communication in fall 2014. […]
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The Fight for Social Justice – Distinguished Speaker This Monday, 3/10
UCF College of Sciences presents “Courting Social Justice: Social & Economic Rights in the Developing World” Distinguished Speaker Dr. Varun Gauri, Senior Economist with the Development Research Group of the World Bank Monday, 3/10/2014 4:30pm-5:30pm College of Sciences Building (CSB), Room 101 To visit website click here. Dr. Gauri will discuss the approach governments in the […]
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A Time for New Traditions
The College of Sciences recently started a new tradition, as it held its inaugural Scholarship Luncheon in February to honor University of Central Florida 2013-14 donors and the college’s scholarship recipients at the UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center. The event was created to acknowledge the achievements of the college’s most accomplished students and recognize the continued […]
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The Gold Knight Rises, Rise to LEAD 2014
College of Sciences Alumna, Lauren Berger, ’06 (aka the Intern Queen) will be the Key Note Speaker on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Student Union for Leadership Week 2014: “The Gold Knight Rises, Rise to LEAD 2014”. Leadership Week will take place from February 24th through the 27th in the Student Union and various campus venues. Leadership […]
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Students Chosen for Order of the Pegasus
Nine College of Sciences students have attained the most prestigious and significant award possible at the University of Central Florida, the Order of the Pegasus. To even be considered as a candidate, students must be nominated by individuals who broadly represent the university community (such as the president, provost, executive vice president, vice provost, vice […]
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UCF Alumna and News Anchor Covers Politics, Major Trials and . . . Football?
Venezuelan-Puerto Rican multi-media journalist, Ybeth Bruzual, ’05, has done her best to keep busy since graduating from UCF with a bachelor’s degree in political science. She is a news anchor on News 13, the only 24-hour news channel in Orlando, Fla., working the 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. time slot. Her high energy style and can-do […]
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Over $22,000 Available in College of Sciences Scholarships
This year the College of Sciences has over $22,000 in scholarship money we’d love to give to students. Since the deadlines for scholarship applications are approaching fast, February 1st unless otherwise stated, we thought it would be a good idea to give a list of all current scholarships being offered. Browse by College of Sciences […]
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College of Sciences Starts New Tradition for its Graduates
The College of Sciences has 10 departments and is the largest college on campus in terms of student enrollment. To celebrate its students’ accomplishments and promote a sense of camaraderie between the departments, the college hosted a Graduation Reception on Dec. 13, 2013 in the atrium of the psychology building after commencement. Previously, some of […]
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He was Hers From the Moment They Met: Alex & Sierra – A Look at UCF Knights’ X Factor Journey
When Sierra Deaton, ‘13 and Alex Kinsey met on a beach in 2009, with Alex singing Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours” on the back of a truck, the pair couldn’t have imagined a $1 million dollar record deal was in their future. Still, a bond formed at the beach and the two became best friends. Two […]
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Knights Earn Their Place in a Fairytale Fiesta
Last Wednesday, January 1st, the Knights kicked off the new year by beating Baylor 52-42 to become the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl champions! In honor of this victory, Knights fans are invited to attend a huge pep rally dubbed the #UCFiesta. The #UCFiesta will take place on Wednesday, January 8th at 7pm in the CFE Arena. Admission […]
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UCF Student Finds Voice With Chatty Bee Creative Agency
Unique Michael seems to live up to his name when it comes to his approach to public relations. The UCFstudent is a self-described introvert, however he pushes past this trait to ensure the quality of his PR agency. “I’m going to prove that introverts can go out there and, you know, be outgoing and do great […]
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Real Food, Real Kitchens, Real UCF
My favorite thing about UCF is admiring the beauty of campus and thinking, “Anything is possible here,” said Craig Chapman, ’97. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, he commenced his journey full force in the entertainment industry. He began his career working in marketing for Nickelodeon Studios, which led him to work for […]
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College of Sciences Fall 2013 Graduation Reception
All faculty, staff and graduating students are cordially invited to attend our inaugural UCF College of Sciences Graduation Reception on December 13th in the atrium of the Psychology Building, immediately following graduation commencement. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP online at sciences.ucf.edu/reception The reception will be hosted by the Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Communication, Mathematics, Physics, Political […]
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UCF’s Journalism Guru
Rick Brunson joined the Nicholson School of Communication’s journalism program in 2003 to help develop future print journalists in the place he learned his craft. He teaches reporting, editing and ethics and advises the student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. He earned his bachelor’s at the University of Central Florida, where he majored […]
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Alumna Leads Digital Direction on Florida’s Tribune Newspapers
The next time you check out the Orlando Sentinel or the South Florida Sun Sentinel, you are guaranteed that it has the visual touch of a Knight. On June 5, 2013, Julie Anderson, ’84, ’89, was appointed as the vice president of digital publishing for Tribune’s two Florida newspapers. She credits her experience at UCF […]
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Fifteen Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Africa
NSC is hosting an event during International Education Week entitled “Fifteen Things We Bet You Didn’t Know About Africa: Pictures and Anecdotes that Might Surprise You.” Four members of the Nicholson School of Communications’ Institute for African Communication Studies who have lived and worked in Africa will share photos, stories and insights about a continent […]
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UCF Couple Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton on ‘The X Factor’ Top 12
We’ve been readily tracking the progress of UCF students, Alex and Sierra as they sing their way to the top of the “X Factor.” They are now officially part of the show’s Top 12 performances! Be sure to watch the X Factor and show support for our song singing knights! From singing in a stairwell […]
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November Alumni Class Notes
Congratulations to the following UCF College of Sciences alumni on their recent career changes and accomplishments: Amanda Castro, ’12, was promoted at 41NBC/WMGT in Macon, Ga. She is the new co-anchor of the morning newscast, Daybreak. She graduated from UCF with a bachelor’s degree in radio-TV. Kyle A. Diamantas, ’10, has joined […]