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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...

Eric Thompson ’19, a history alum pursuing a doctorate in texts and technology, enjoys bringing history to life beyond the classroom, in places like museums, parks monuments and the UCF Libraries’ Immersion Studio. (Photo by Brooke Morris ’22)

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Space History Meets the Future in Interactive UCF Exhibit

The John C. Hitt Library is likely the only place where you can find odes to Citronaut, space mice, sports, and human spaceflight together in one room. A new, interactive...

Four students with goggles standing in a lab

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UCF Doctoral Researchers Selected for Inaugural ASCENDR Fellowship Cohort

Ten UCF doctoral researchers are among the inaugural fellows selected for the new Advancing STEM Careers through Education, Networking, and Development + Research (ASCENDR) Fellowship, a national program designed to prepare...

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...

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...

Student presenting their poster at Student Research Week

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UCF Student Research Week Celebrates 20 Years of Showcasing Student Achievement

HIGHLIGHTS Student Research Week, which takes place March 23-27 this year, helps students build confidence, establish professional networks, and discover pathways to careers in industry, government, education and entrepreneurship. The week includes...

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