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UCF Graduate Programs Climb in U.S. News’ 2026 Rankings, Reflecting Strength in Serving National Needs

UCF continues our upward momentum in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Graduate Programs Rankings, earning 14 recognitions in the top 50. From emergency management and counseling to nursing and aerospace engineering,...

Yu Shan Huang Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching

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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....

20th Annual Student Research Week Day 2 Winners

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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...

20th Annual Student Research Week Day 1 Winners

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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...

Jethro Raphael Suarez and Dr. John Weishampel, Knights in Focus

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Knights in Focus Celebrates Graduate Student Endeavors

Communicating complex research in under 60 seconds demands precision and creativity. Graduate students at UCF met that challenge through Knights in Focus. This new video competition encourages participants to present their...

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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...

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UCF Women’s Club Honors 3 Graduate Students with Prestigious Sheila D. Somerville Scholarship

Financial support is often the cornerstone of academic success, and for many students, scholarships open the door to higher education. Beyond easing financial stress, these awards provide recognition, motivation, and a...

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UCF Fulbright Awardees Bring Their Passions to a Global Scale

Each year, the Fulbright Program offers opportunities for American students to conduct research, teach English, or pursue graduate study abroad. One of the most prestigious international exchange programs in the...

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UCF Rosen College Ranks No. 1 in the World for Hospitality Education for 2025

One of the most anticipated theme parks in the world is about to open its gates — and right next door, the No. 1 hospitality and hotel management school on...

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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...

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