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

While pursuing a doctoral degree in aerospace engineering at UCF , Tommy Genova ’20MS ’20PhD worked alongside Professor Kareem Ahmed, one of the world’s foremost researchers in hypersonics and combustion. He played a...

UCF Honors Outstanding Graduate Students for 2025

Each year, the University of Central Florida recognizes exceptional graduate students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, research, creative scholarship, and service. These outstanding individuals are honored through UCF’s...

Founders’ Day 2025: Celebrating Student, Faculty and Staff Knights

Every year on the first Wednesday of April, UCF honors the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of our people on Founders’ Day, our annual celebration of the employees, faculty, and students...

Innovators in Action: UCF’s Student Research Week

At the University of Central Florida, the energy of innovation and the power of creativity come together during the eagerly awaited Student Research Week, from March 24-28. This week celebrates...

UCF Graduate Students Face the Challenge to Present Their Research in Under Three Minutes

Communicating complicated concepts in simple terms can be quite challenging —especially when you only have 180 seconds to do it. Explaining the complexities of a research or creative project to...

Explore UCF’s Top-tier Graduate Programs at Grad Fair

Pursuing a graduate degree is a major decision that can significantly impact your life. A graduate degree can boost professional prospects, open doors to new opportunities, and help you become...

Graduating Kenyan Artist Uses Work to Advocate for Change

As an artist, Njeri Kinuthia draws ample creative inspiration from her life. Having grown up in a small village in rural Kenya, the emerging media MFA with a track in studio...

Your UCF Graduate Student Association Officers

The results of the 2024-2024 officer election for the UCF Graduate Student Association (GSA) have been announced. The newly elected officers will partner with offices and services across UCF, uniting...

UCF Student Research Week 2024: Celebrating Innovation, Collaboration and Impact

There are few opportunities for students from across disciplines and colleges to come together quite like the UCF Student Research Week, taking place March 25-29. From groundbreaking engineering feats to...

UCF Student Receives National Acclaim for Project Protecting Leatherback Sea Turtles

UCF doctoral student Callie Veelenturf always knew she wanted to have a positive impact on the natural world. As a child, she idolized environmentalist Jane Goodall and aspired to become...