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Lee Ross, UCF professor of criminal justice, sits smiling at a table in the library.

UCF Professor Recognized by Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences for Domestic Violence Research, Leadership Initiatives

Lee Ross has dedicated much of his research efforts to examining criminal legal systems’ responses to domestic violence...
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UCF Learning Pod Program Provides Learning Resources, Campus Experience for Local Middle Schoolers

The culminating event of an after-school learning pod program led by an educational leadership lecturer brought middle school students from around Central Florida to campus for a day...
Michele Regalla Fulbright Award Recipient

Teacher Education Associate Professor Receives Fulbright Award to Teach and Study in Spain

Michele Regalla will be taking UCF’s best practices for second-language education abroad – and bringing back new strategies to implement at home...
Peyton Giessuebel

Today’s Lesson: The Gift of Failure

Teaching grade-school basics to the next generation of dreamers and doers has always been one of Peyton Giessuebel ’18 ’21MEd’s life goals...
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UCF Teacher Education Students Sign On with Orange County Public Schools Through Partnership Program

Nearly two dozen teacher education students recently signed letters of intent declaring their acceptance of teaching positions with Teacher Quality Partnerships program partner schools. ...
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Teacher Education Students Offered World Languages Immersive Experience in Costa Rica

UCF School of Teacher Education students have the opportunity to work with English-learning students in Costa Rica while experiencing the challenges they face in their own way...
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Legal Studies Class Focuses on Death Row, Hears from Exonerees

Assistant professor Aramis Ayala’s class covers the history behind death row, providing students with unique opportunities to visit death row and speak to people who have been exonerated from the death penalty...
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Two UCF Doctoral Students Receive American Society for Public Administration Founders’ Fellowship

Ruth Kessa and Ratna Okhai are among nearly two dozen students and young professionals to receive the year-long fellowship for 2023...
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College of Community Innovation and Education Recognizes Alumni, Partners in Second Annual Celebration Knight

Celebration Knight recognizes one outstanding CCIE alum per academic unit, as well as one collegewide Noble Knight and a Partner of Distinction...
counselor education student award recipients

Counselor Education Students Receive Recognition from Professional Counseling Organizations

Multiple awards will help fund the doctoral students’ dissertation work...
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CCIE Hosts Inaugural Research and Impact Showcase

The event gave CCIE faculty and graduate students the opportunity to share their projects while learning about the research interests of peers and colleagues...
Daniel Eadens

Educational Leadership Professor Receives Global Impact Award

Daniel Eadens’ research stems from the belief that much can be learned from studying how other countries approach education...
Irene Pons

Legal Studies Lecturer Offers Students a Life-Changing Spring Break

What started as an immersive spring break experience in 2020 has turned into an award-winning docuseries and annual experience for one UCF professor and some dedicated legal studies students...
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College of Community Innovation and Education Launches Dean’s Advisory Council

The 13-member council, which includes representatives from various community organizations and stakeholders, are supporting the college in developing its strategic vision...
CCIE Dean Grant Hayes presents at the CCIE Partners Breakfast.

College of Community Innovation and Education Hosts Community Partners in Spirit of Collaboration

More than 80 representatives from the college’s potential and established partnerships joined college leadership for a partnership breakfast at UCF Downtown...
Missy Longman with special needs child at Run 4 Kids event

UCF Student Secures $1.5 Million For Local Nonprofit With Grant Application From Class

Melissa Longman’s project as part of her nonprofit management coursework minted tangible results far beyond her initial expectations...
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Undergraduate Law Journal Provides Invaluable Opportunity for Students

The journal allows undergraduate students to publish their researched articles before reaching the law school level...
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UCF Researchers Receive $2.6 Million Grant to Equip English-learner Educators, Students for Success

The federal funding will allow the team to implement a three-pronged, research-backed approach to bolster English learners’ academic success and family and community involvement...
Florencio Hernandez, left, will be replaced by Naim Kapucu, right.

Pegasus Professor Naim Kapucu Steps Into Interim Associate Dean of Research and Innovation Role

Kapucu takes the helm following the departure of Florencio ‘Eloy’ Hernandez, who has been the college’s associate dean of research and innovation since July 2020...
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Rising in U.S. News Rankings, UCF Advances Florida’s Workforce Through High-quality Online Programs

Nine UCF programs rank in the top 10 nationally, providing flexibility and increased opportunities for students to succeed in critical, high-wage jobs...

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