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Associate Professor Leads Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators

Through his leadership of the largest professional organization devoted to the improvement of mathematics teacher education, Farshid Safi has been working to further position UCF as a national leader in teacher education and innovation...

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UCF Awards Promotion and Tenure to 115 Faculty

College

The approvals recognize years of excellence and contributions in teaching, research and service...

How Katia Destine is Merging Art, Research and Advocacy Through UCF’s Interdisciplinary Studies Program

Interdisciplinary Studies

On May 2, Katia Destine will graduate with an Interdisciplinary Studies degree. Getting to this point is a testament to resilience, passion and the transformative power of education...

Celebration Knight 2025 Awardees group photo

Distinguished Alumni, Community Partners Honored at Fourth Annual CCIE Celebration Knight

College

The Celebration Knight ceremony recognizes one outstanding CCIE alum per academic unit, as well as one collegewide Noble Knight and a Partner of Distinction...

Increasing Attention Spans, Decreasing Anxiety Among Students Through Meditation

Learning Sciences

Learning sciences and educational research professors are studying how meditation and mindfulness techniques, as well as AR and VR, could reduce mind-wandering and stress levels in college students...

From Engineering to Counseling, Graduate Programs Highly Ranked by U.S. News Propel UCF Alumni to Thrive in Career

College

U.S. News & World Report ranks 13 UCF graduate programs in the top 50 nationally — and alumni in those programs laud Knight Nation’s world-class faculty...

UCF Honors Faculty with 2025 Founders’ Day Awards

Interdisciplinary Studies

More than 240 faculty, including Pegasus Professors and Reach for the Stars honorees, were recognized for their commitment to excellence during the annual Founders’ Day celebration...

2025 Research Impact Showcase Highlights Graduate Student, Faculty Work

College

The annual event provides an opportunity for faculty and students to share high-impact research with their peers and community members...

2025 Order of Pegasus, Student Awards Celebrates UCF’s Best and Brightest

Interdisciplinary Studies

During the April 2 Founders’ Day event, 37 students will receive UCF’s highest student honor, which recognizes those who exemplify excellence in academic achievement, leadership and service...

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UCF Partners with Nonprofits to Help Veterans Find Leadership Roles Through Public Service Education

Public Administration

As the only pilot site in the southeast for the new Service to Service initiative, UCF is poised to help prepare veterans transitioning into civilian life find new ways to serve their communities through public service education...

UCF Announces 2025’s 30 Under 30 Alumni Award Recipients

Interdisciplinary Studies

The honor recognizes outstanding young alumni who continue to reach for the stars in their professional and personal lives...

Research in 60 Seconds: Creating Healthy Relationships That Last

Counselor Education

Professor of Counselor Education Sejal Mehta Barden’s research examines how to create and maintain healthy relationships for couples and individuals...

Couples, Families and Intimate Relationships Course Teaches Students How to Build Strong Connections

Counselor Education

Although designed as a mental health services course, anyone can benefit from its valuable lessons on creating and maintaining meaningful relationships...

Los Angeles Wildfires Show Firefighting and Public Communication Challenges

Public Administration

Amid the Los Angeles wildfires, UCF alumni discuss their research and experience in dealing with wildfires from firefighting to crisis communication...

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, reps from the City of Orlando and other project partners cutting ribbon

UCF Researchers, City of Orlando Unveil Inaugural Mobile Resilience Hub

Public Administration

Kelly Stevens, assistant professor of public administration, led the team in designing and building the solar-powered hub that will bring Orlando residents critical resources during emergencies and educational experiences year-round...

FBI Special Agent Sarah Halleran ’06MS Shares Highs, Lows About Life with Elite Team

Criminal Justice

Sarah Halleran ’06 M.S. and her husband live in Coral Springs, close enough to the local high school to hear its marching band practicing their drills...

Excellence in Digital Learning Recognized: UCF’s Online Programs Rank Top 10 in Nation Once Again

College

UCF’s strategic use of technology and faculty-led, innovative online programs continue to drive student success...

UCF Teacher Education Students Jump into Classroom Experience with Boots on the Ground Orientation

Teacher Education

Before completing official teaching internships, students have the opportunity to volunteer for service-learning in classrooms to start developing their skills...