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 Sympsosium

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...