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Bank of America Grant Helps UCF Reach Goal to Fund Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion

The pivotal investment closes a $30 million private-funding campaign, which together with $43 million from the State of Florida, has brought a bold vision for the College of Nursing’s new home to life.

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

As UCF’s graduate programs continue to rise, they reinforce the university’s role as a national leader preparing professionals to tackle society’s most urgent challenges.

UCF Nursing Expert Honored for Contributions to Critical Care

Associate Professor Brian Peach is the only nursing expert in Florida to earn the prestigious distinction of fellow of Critical Care Medicine in 2026.

UCF College of Medicine Leads the Way in Bilingual Medical Training

UCF medical students are better prepared to provide more comprehensive care thanks to a Spanish language program and national certification offered to meet the state’s healthcare needs.

UCF College of Medicine Exceeds Nation’s Match Placement Rate

The UCF medical school’s newest graduates will be addressing physician needs in Florida and beyond at some of the country’s top residency programs.

UCF Researchers Receive Meta Support to Study Motor Learning in EMG-Based Interfaces

Meta funding will support research on gamified muscle-based human-computer interaction while embedding ethics directly into engineering design.

Progressing the Final Frontier of Medicine: Space

UCF and a group of valued partners are leading a research event to explore how space medicine and commercial space flight are transforming the future of human health.

UCF College of Medicine Founding Dean Deborah German to Conclude Tenure Following 2 Decades of Transformational Leadership

German built UCF’s College of Medicine from concept to national prominence, anchoring Lake Nona’s Medical City and expanding Florida’s healthcare workforce.

UCF Med Students Share Pediatric Research Globally

At a prominent international conference, UCF College of Medicine students presented their findings aimed at restoring quality of life for children needing cleft and craniofacial surgeries.

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

Kamalakkannan Ravi will begin a research fellowship focused on trustworthy artificial intelligence and rare disease detection.

UCF in the News

SPOTLIGHT: ‘Spaceman of Bohemia’ Comes Home to Orlando with Author Jaroslav Kalfař

Central Florida Public Media

Moon Colonies, Helium-3 and Future Science: NASA’s Long-Term Goals After the Artemis II Mission

WTVT

Artemis II Mission Highlights Human Limits of Deep Space Travel

WKMG News 6

The Asteroid Whisperers

Popular Mechanics

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Spring 2026 BFA Exhibition I | UCF Art Gallery 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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UCF 2026 FinTech Summit 11:00 am - 5:30 pm

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Critiques and Career Express Virtual Pop-In 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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