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RISE Conference Returns For Second Year of Puerto Rico Awareness

The RISE 2019 conference, focused on raising the awareness around displaced communities in the wake of natural disaster, successfully wrapped up their second annual meeting…

Puerto Rican Student Bridges Heritage and Home with Club

When Jose Rivera arrived at University of Central Florida in 2017, his hope was to experience life beyond his home in San Juan, Puerto Rico.…

Achievements Celebrated at 2019 Distinguished Alumni Awards

  The College of Sciences recognized 10 alumni for their achievements Thursday at the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Awards. The annual event brings together outstanding alumni…

Growing International Impact Focus Of New Global Perspectives Chief

Developing UCF’s place in the world is David Dumke’s mission. And Dumke is well-suited to the task. Since 2012, Dumke has led the Prince Mohammad…

Puerto Rico Research Hub Officially Opens Its Doors

  The Puerto Rico Research Hub welcomed the public and the academic community to its new office space Wednesday at an official open house. Director…

Reflecting on Hurricane Maria One Year Later

By: Dr. Fernando Rivera Associate Professor of Sociology Director, Puerto Rico Research Hub I clearly remember speaking on the phone with my father the day…

Reflecting on Hurricane Maria One Year Later

By: Dr. Fernando Rivera Associate Professor of Sociology Director, Puerto Rico Research Hub I clearly remember speaking on the phone with my father the day before…

Puerto Rican Student Association’s Refocused Priorities Unite Community

  BY GENE KRUCKEMYER Founding president of UCF’s Puerto Rican Student Association and PR native Jose Rivera reflects on Hurricane Maria. When senior economics major…

Puerto Ricans are Resilient, but Island Still Needs Our Help after Hurricane Maria

By Fernando Rivera I traveled to Puerto Rico in January, about four months after the island was devastated by Hurricane Maria on Sept. 20. I…

New Position to Spearhead Hispanic Initiatives at UCF

By Rachel Williams The University of Central Florida has its first assistant director of Hispanic initiatives to lead the university in being named a Hispanic…