UCF Class Spotlight: Space Policy and Management
August 12, 2026
This graduate-level course offers a behind-the-scenes look at the policy, management and administrative mechanisms that help power the space exploration industry...
UCF Alumni, Mathematics Education Professionals to Serve on National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Board
August 5, 2026
Tashana Howse '13PhD and Shane Wiggan ’24EdD — who earned their doctorates in mathematics education and K-8 mathematics education, respectively — will lend their expertise...
UCF Elementary Education Alum Turns Chronic Illness into Platform for Education, Community
July 8, 2026
After chronic kidney disease forced him to leave the classroom, Mondeson Mondesir ’17 found a new purpose — using his background in education to support...
UCF School of Teacher Education Director Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Engineering Education Society
July 2, 2026
The award recognizes and celebrates Andrea Borowczak ’92 for her significant dedication to supporting pre-college engineering education...
UCF Reading Education Master’s Program Receives Prestigious International Literacy Association Recognition
July 1, 2026
The program’s newly minted Reading/Literacy Specialist Program national recognition signifies excellence in preparing teachers for literacy instruction...
UCF Elementary Education Programs Earn National Recognition for Teacher Preparation in Reading Instruction
June 9, 2026
In a new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality, two programs in UCF’s School of Teacher Education achieved top marks for excellence in...
UCF Grad’s Mission to Build Pipeline of Young Innovators
May 8, 2026
Guided by their two-time alum instructor and UCF researchers, three Oviedo High School students are ready to represent Central Florida at the Regeneron International Science...
A Family’s Unlikely Journey to Become Knights
May 4, 2026
More than 30 years after finishing high school, StaceyAnn Castro will graduate from UCF with her son, followed soon by another son, capping a story...
UCF Boots on the Ground Program Gives Future Teachers Head Start in the Classroom
April 23, 2026
Through the program, UCF education majors volunteer in local classrooms and gain early hands-on teaching experience while supporting K-12 students and teachers...
UCF Graduate Programs Climb in U.S. News’ 2027 Rankings, Reflecting Strength in Serving National Needs
April 7, 2026
As UCF’s graduate programs continue to rise, they reinforce the university’s role as a national leader preparing professionals to tackle society’s most urgent challenges...
Bold, Relentless, Rising: Meet UCF’s 2026 Reach for the Stars Honorees
March 30, 2026
These six researchers are proving that groundbreaking work doesn’t take decades — just vision, drive and the courage to think differently...
UCF Elementary Education Alum Launches Arts-Integrated Homeschool Enrichment Academy
March 16, 2026
Inspired to help young learners succeed, Mary Annaliese Dehner-Muniz ’20 founded Dehner Elite Arts Academy, a hybrid arts-based program that blends academic tutoring with creative...
UCF Alum Offers Innovative Solutions for Classroom Struggles
February 11, 2026
Pairing her elementary education degree with the entrepreneurship skills she acquired at UCF, Kelly Shea ’23 is a business owner passionate about inspiring young inventors...
U.S. News Online 2026 Rankings: UCF’s People-First, Tech Enhanced Approach Earns Highest Honors Yet
January 27, 2026
As UCF celebrates decades of leading digital learning, we’re recognized for a sustainable model that increases access to education and raises standards at the same...
UCF Alum Turns Passion into Profit with Virtual Tutoring Startup
January 21, 2026
With a desire to spread his wealth of knowledge in both traditional academics and financial literacy, Steven Keys ’14MAT co-founded a successful virtual tutoring startup...
Classrooms Without Walls
November 12, 2025
UCF alum Robin Winder ’92 has been a driving force behind the virtual (and literal) transformation of education in Florida...
UCF Professor Appointed to National Commission on Mathematics Instruction
October 6, 2025
Lockheed Martin Eminent Scholar Chair Sarah Bush will apply her expertise to advance mathematics education in the U.S. while bridging global insights...
Associate Professor Leads Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators
May 20, 2025
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...
UCF Awards Promotion and Tenure to 115 Faculty
May 1, 2025
The approvals recognize years of excellence and contributions in teaching, research and service...
From Engineering to Counseling, Graduate Programs Highly Ranked by U.S. News Propel UCF Alumni to Thrive in Career
April 8, 2025
U.S. News & World Report ranks 13 UCF graduate programs in the top 50 nationally — and alumni in those programs laud Knight Nation’s...
Excellence in Digital Learning Recognized: UCF’s Online Programs Rank Top 10 in Nation Once Again
January 21, 2025
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
January 17, 2025
Before completing official teaching internships, students have the opportunity to volunteer for service-learning in classrooms to start developing their skills...
Teacher Education Assistant Professor Receives ‘Must-Read’ Article Award
January 15, 2025
Soyoung Park was awarded the Council for Learning Disabilities’ 2024 Must-Read Article Award for her publication in Learning Disability Quarterly...
UCF Awarded $1.25M to Prepare Special Educators, Speech-language Pathologists in Autism
January 7, 2025
Through funding from the U.S. Department of Education, Project ASD 7 will help 46 scholars from two graduate programs complete their degrees and earn a...
UCF Teacher Education Alumna Inspires Future Generations Through NASA Outreach
January 6, 2025
Cat Toon ’13 encourages everyone to follow their passion and know they can explore opportunities in space and aeronautics from outside a traditional STEM field...
UCF Recognizes Nine Top Faculty at 2024 Luminary Awards
November 1, 2024
The honor is designed to recognize some of UCF’s brightest stars who shine a positive light on UCF and in their respective fields...
New $1.2M Department of Education Funded Project to Help UCF Graduate More Special Education Teachers
September 25, 2024
To help address the teacher shortage, the funding will support 40 educators earning master’s degrees at UCF over the next five years, with the first...
Reading Education Assistant Professor Receives Emerging Leader Award
September 23, 2024
The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education honored Earlisha Whitfield with the Emerging Leader Award at the National Technology Leadership Summit...
UCF Teacher Education Alumna Dreams Big, Launches Career in Social Studies Education
September 3, 2024
A lifelong love of teaching coupled with her experience at UCF has led Mariana Espinosa ’24 to a newly minted career in education...
13 Knights Recognized Among OBJ’s 40 Under 40 for 2024
June 5, 2024
The 13 Knights recognized by Orlando Business Journal are making an impact in their respective industries across Orlando...




























