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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…

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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…

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Anthropology

UCF Named Top Producer for Fulbright Students for Second Year

UCF, with 11 Fulbright awardees, was named a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for the 2024-25 academic year, marking the second consecutive year of…

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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…

Alumni News

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.…

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COS News

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…

Departments

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…

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Awards

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…

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Biology

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…

Departments

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…