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UCF Grad Turns to Anthropology for Flood Mitigation Efforts
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UCF Grad Turns to Anthropology for Flood Mitigation Efforts

When Nilver Tovar-Ospina ’26PhD came to UCF to pursue a doctorate in environmental engineering, he expected to continue studying the environmental challenges he had explored in Colombia during his graduate...
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UCF Launches Public Health Master’s Program to Tackle Nation’s Pressing Health Challenges

In Orange County, a health educator teaches students in schools and after-school programs how to eat nutritious foods and be more active, helping lower their risk of obesity and chronic...
Knightro poses at UCF Grad Fair with his arms outstretched. Around him are tables with advertisements for graduate programs and people talking.
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UCF Grad Fair Offers a Look at Where Graduate Education Can Take You

For those thinking about what comes next, graduate school can be an opportunity to turn an interest into expertise, build new skills, or shift gears in their careers.  UCF’s annual...
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....
Meet your new GSA (Graduate Student Association) Board
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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...
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...
GSA Graduate Student Association Meet Your Candidates 17 males and females smiling, representing GSA candidates. Elections March 30 - April 1
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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,...
Yan Hernandez teaching physics to a class
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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...
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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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