Faculty and Staff

John Weishampel Named Dean of the College of Graduate Studies

After a national search and a careful review of candidates, John Weishampel was appointed dean of the UCF College of Graduate Studies on April 30. He has been serving as...

Celebrating Excellence in Research, Teaching and Service

Last week, the University of Central Florida recognized graduate faculty and students for excellence in research, teaching, leadership, and service. These awardees are some of UCF’s top scholars and educators....

New UCF Graduate Student Association Leadership Elected for 2026–2027

The results of the 2026–2027 UCF Graduate Student Association (GSA) officer elections are in! We are excited to announce the newly elected officers who will take on leadership roles and...

Day Two Winners: Student Scholar Symposium

The Student Scholar Symposium, part of UCF’s 20th Annual Student Research Week, continued March 26 in the Pegasus Ballroom with hundreds of research posters during Sessions 4–6. Judges evaluated presentations...

Student Scholar Symposium: Day One Winners

The Student Scholar Symposium, UCF’s premier research showcase, runs March 25–26 in the Pegasus Ballroom. Day One featured hundreds of research posters across three sessions, with judges evaluating presentations and...

Student Research Week Turns 20 with Launch of First Dedicated Fund

UCF is marking the 20th Annual Student Research Week with the launch of the university’s inaugural fund dedicated to sustaining and expanding student research. The Student Research Week Fund will...

Who Will Lead the UCF Graduate Student Association? Get to Know the Candidates

The election for the 2026–2027 Graduate Student Association Board is fast approaching. This year, 17 graduate students from disciplines across the university are running for positions including president, vice president,...

Be the Voice of UCF Graduate Students

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is looking for motivated graduate students to step into leadership and shape the graduate experience for the 2026–2027 academic year. As a GSA officer, you'll...

UCF Launches 1st Planetary and Space Sciences PhD Program in Florida

As SpaceU, UCF is pushing the boundaries of exploration by launching a groundbreaking new doctoral program in the planetary and space sciences. Now, aspiring researchers can apply to the inaugural cohort of...

Unleash Opportunities with a UCF Graduate Degree

A graduate degree has the power to unleash opportunities by expanding careers, opening doors to new fields, and increasing lifetime earnings. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024),...