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College of Sciences Hosts 2025 Distinguished AlumKnight Awards
Notable Alumni are honored for their outstanding career achievements. By Emily Dougherty | April 3, 2025 The evening of March 27th was filled with joy, laughter, and community at the annual College of Sciences Distinguished AlumKnight Awards, to recognize the College’s most outstanding alumni. Kelsey Larsen, Assistant Professor in the School of Politics, Security, and […]
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The India Center at UCF Celebrates Republic Day with Community Event
Consul General of India visits with the Central Florida Indian Community at UCF By: Sultana Ali | February 28, 2025 The India Center at UCF hosted a vibrant Republic Day ceremony, which brought together members of the Central Florida Indian Community, the College of Sciences, and honored guests. The event featured traditional Indian music and […]
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UCF Fuels America’s Space Program with Innovative Education, Medicine and Tech
As America’s Space University, the University of Central Florida continues to drive advancements in space technology, medicine and workforce development, preparing students to lead in the evolving space industry. This commitment to the space sector will be celebrated at UCF football’s annual Space Game on Saturday, Nov. 2, as the Knights take on the University […]
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Delegations from India Discuss Future Partnerships
In May, the India Center welcomed delegations of leaders of academic institutions from India. Representatives from MIT-World Peace University in Pune met with the India Center and the Nicholson School of Communication and Media. The following week, leaders with the PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research and the PSG Institute of Advanced Studies in […]
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UCF Student Graduates After Studying Online from Ukraine, Providing Aid
Mia Willard began her UCF education from Kyiv before war broke out. In the midst of explosions and near misses, she continued an amazing undergraduate journey that took her deeper into danger. It’s logical to ask this question to a UCF student on the verge of graduation: How do you plan to celebrate? Posing the question […]
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UCF India Center Hosts Conference on “India – Growth, Challenges, and Opportunities”
The India Center at UCF held its inaugural one-day in-person conference on “India – Growth, Challenges, and Opportunities” on April 12, 2024. Experts from think tanks and academia participated on panels on international relations and security, subnational governance, and sustainable development in India. The conference was attended by UCF students, faculty, and staff, as well […]
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India Center Hosts New Consul General of India
The new Consul General of India in Atlanta, Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan, visited UCF on March 4 to deepen the engagement between the university and India. Consul General Lakshmanan represents India in the southeastern United States. The visit started with a stop at the India Center office, followed by a meeting with students at UCF Global. […]
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Model UN Students Take Home Honors at Conference in Athens, Georgia
UCF’s Model United Nations group is a part of the School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs and prepares students to be active and informed citizens. The group recently participated in the inaugural Model UN Conference at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. The team’s delegations represented Albania, Angola and Argentina. At the conference […]
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New Opportunities for UCF Students to Study in India
Puja Shanbhag Students majoring in Mathematics, Computer Science or Engineering have the opportunity to study abroad at the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. UCF recently initiated a reciprocal student exchange program with VIT. The program is accepting students for fall 2024. Students who are interested in participating […]
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A Spectacle of Lights and Cinema: Reliving Diwali Magic at UCF
On Nov. 4, the University of Central Florida’s Indian Student Association (ISA) transformed the Grand Pegasus Ballroom into a vibrant tapestry of culture and light with their Diwali showcase. Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, is a celebration that transcends religious boundaries, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge […]
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Meet the College of Sciences 30 Under 30 Awardees
COS alumni “Reach for the Stars”, making lasting impacts through their careers and service to the community By Emily Dougherty | March 26, 2025 The College of Sciences is celebrating its eight alumni who were selected as 30 Under 30 awardees. These exceptional AlumKnights have gone above and beyond in their careers while making an […]
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Inaugural Indian Community Endowed Chair and Director of The India Center Formally Installed in Investiture Ceremony
Yogesh Joshi joins UCF to expand work with the Indian community and understanding of India-U.S. policy By: Sultana Ali | November 13, 2024 On Monday, Nov. 4, The India Center crested a milestone moment, establishing its inaugural Indian Community Endowed Chair and Director, Yogesh Joshi, Ph.D., in a celebratory Investiture Ceremony. The India Center was established […]
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Seas the Opportunity
While some people unplug to truly escape on vacation, UCF student Madison Schwetje stayed connected to complete the Spring 2024 semester aboard Royal Caribbean’s nine-month Ultimate World Cruise. Traveling from Brazil to New Zealand to China and 62 other countries, she skillfully managed her globe-trotting adventure alongside her full-time studies through UCF Online. “UCF’s online […]
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India Center Hosts Webinar on Landscape Architecture in India
By Vihan Yalamanchili The India Center at UCF hosted a recent webinar with Geeta Wahi Dua, landscape architect and co-founder and co-editor of LA, Journal of Landscape Architecture, for a discussion on “Garden as Universe, Universe as Garden.” Jennifer Elliot, Director of the UCF Arboretum, moderated the discussion. The presentation centered around contemporary landscape architecture […]
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UCF Scholar’s Study Could Help Strengthen Disaster Preparedness and Response in U.S. Territories
Dr. Sara Belligoni, a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of Central Florida (UCF), and UCF Alumna, may do more than advance her education and career. She may also help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters such as tropical storms and hurricanes. Her recent study, “Held in the Grip: Political Status, Governing Institutions, […]
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FinTech’s Effects on Social Inclusion
By Vihan Yalamanchili The India Center at UCF hosted Lalitagauri Kulkarni, Ph.D., Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellow at the University of Michigan and Associate Dean of Faculty at the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, for a talk on “FinTech and Financial Inclusion: Myths and Realities” on March 13, 2024. The event was co-sponsored […]
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Doing Your Own Online Fact-checking May Not Be as Effective in Detecting Fake News, NYU and UCF Study Reveals
New findings from a study published in Nature and led by UCF’s School of Politics, Security and International Affairs Assistant Professor Kevin Aslett shed light on the ways that conducting your own online research can be misleading. Aslett worked with a team of fellow researchers from New York University and Stanford University over a span […]
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Congratulations Fall 2023 Doctoral Graduates!
This fall, 26 College of Sciences Ph.D. graduates will walk across the stage into futures making an impact in academia and industry. They have dedicated themselves to countless hours of research that have made an impact on both them and those around them. These graduates are now ready for the next step in their careers. […]
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India Center Non-resident Fellow Presents Talk on Impact Investing
By Puja Shanbhag On September 28, 2023, the India Center at UCF hosted non-resident Fellow Monica Singhania, Ph.D. for a talk on “Impact Investing and Sustainable Population Growth: Exploring the Linkage.” The talk explored the effects of investing in sustainability on the long-term economic impact in India as the population continues to grow. Singhania discussed […]
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Department of State Political Science Student Connects with Alum During Internship
UCF College of Sciences Knights are making an impact in Washington, D.C.! During a recent internship, Political Science student Lindsey González worked at the Department of State, where she met up with alum Nick Grandchamps ‘15. Grandchamps serves as a Foreign Service Officer for the Department of State and graduated with his B.A. in Political […]
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UCF Announces 2025’s 30 Under 30 Alumni Award Recipients
UCF Alumni is proud to unveil the extraordinary honorees of the 2025 Class of 30 Under 30. These visionary alumni, driven by unwavering dedication and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence, are not just shaping the future — they are redefining it. Their impact extends beyond personal success, igniting inspiration and facilitating change in every sphere […]
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Webinar Explores the Intersection of AI and Ethics in India
AI experts discusses impacts of technology on India’s future By Arjun Sherugar and Emily Dougherty AI’s impact on our world continues to present opportunities and challenges, inviting conversation around its uses and ethical implications. In September, The India Center at UCF hosted a webinar entitled, “Navigating the Crossroads: Ethics and AI” featuring Jibu Elias, Ph.D., […]
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New UCF Scholarship Strengthens Study of India
A new memorial scholarship honors Professor T.G. Srinivasan, a preeminent engineer from India who moved to Orlando in 1984. Established by his son, central Florida businessperson Kannan Srinivasan ‘96 (M.S.), the scholarship will provide financial support to UCF undergraduate students who plan on studying abroad in India or demonstrate an interest in India by volunteering […]
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India Center Holds Discussion on Informal Housing in Delhi
By Vihan Yalamanchili Ruchita Gupta, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the School of Planning and Architecture in Delhi, recently presented a webinar on “Informal Housing in Delhi: Policies and Case Studies” hosted by the India Center at UCF. Amar Sawhney, Professor of Architecture, Building Construction, and Interior Design at Miami-Dade College moderated the event. Gupta shared […]
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India Center Hosts New India Consul General, Announces New Scholarship
Indian students, faculty and community members gathered in the UCF Global building on Monday to welcome the Consul General of India in Atlanta, Shri Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan. The reception took place at 4:30 p.m. with light refreshments and samosas. In addition to Lakshmanan, the event had multiple speakers from the India Center and UCF’s College […]
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UCF India Center Hosts Visiting Fulbright Scholar
By Vihan Yalamanchili Through a grant provided by the Fulbright Outreach Lecturing Fund (OLF), the The India Center at UCF hosted Lalitagauri Kulkarni, Ph.D., Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellow at the University of Michigan and Associate Dean of Faculty at the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, in March 2024. During Kulkarni’s visit, she […]
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The India Center and Medical Outreach
By: Charlotte GillisPresidential Advisor to International Medical Outreach at UCF In December 2023, 15 undergraduate students with UCF’s International Medical Outreach (IMO) registered student organization traveled to Aurangabad, India for one week to participate in medical shadowing and cultural experiences. On the day of the students’ arrival at Sevankur Bharat hostel, they were welcomed by […]
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India Center Hosts Webinar on Government Infusions and Financial Stability
By Puja Shanbhag On October 25, 2023, the India Center at UCF hosted a webinar with Madhu Kalimipalli, Ph.D., Professor of Finance at the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics in Wilfrid Laurier University, for a discussion on “Do Repeated Government Infusions Help Financial Stability? Evidence from an Emerging Market.” Buvaneshwaran Venugopal, Ph.D., Assistant Professor […]
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Event Recap: The India-US-China Triangle: Past, Present and Prospects
By: Puja Shanbhag The India Center at UCF welcomed Tanvi Madan, Ph.D., senior fellow in the Foreign Policy program at the Brookings Institution, for a discussion on “The India-US-China Triangle: Past, Present and Prospects,” on November 9, 2023. Madan positioned India’s relationship with the United States and China in a historical context and discussed the […]
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Political Science Alumna Makes Her Mark on National Security at Lockheed Martin
Alanna Reynolds ‘16 ‘19MA shows just what it means to work hard, persevere through challenges and keep pressing on to pursue her goals. She earned her MA in Political Science and Government in 2019 and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Security Studies at the School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs. Reynolds is the […]