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The Lou Frey Institute Convenes Educators for “Teaching America250: An Historic Opportunity”

Florida educators gather to learn about civics from UCF faculty and researchers in partnership with SPHERE Education Initiatives and the Jack Miller Center. By Sultana…

UCF Professor Retires after 53 Years  

Roger Handberg’s milestone marked with a celebratory last lecture.  By: Emily Dougherty | April 24, 2025  Professor of Political Science, Roger Handberg, Ph.D., in The…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…