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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...
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,...
UCF Doctoral Grad Heads to Harvard Medical School to Advance AI-Driven Clinical Tools
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UCF Doctoral Grad Heads to Harvard Medical School to Advance AI-Driven Clinical Tools

HIGHLIGHTS UCF computer engineering graduate Kamalakkannan Ravi is advancing trustworthy AI for healthcare through a research fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital. At UCF, Ravi combined strong...
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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...
UCF Women’s Club Enhances Graduate Excellence through Scholarships
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UCF Women’s Club Enhances Graduate Excellence through Scholarships

Financial support plays a crucial role in the academic success of many students, with scholarships serving as a key resource that enables many to access higher education. Scholarships provide vital...
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