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The University of Central Florida is one of the largest universities in the U.S., has 13 colleges, and is located in Orlando, Florida. Use of Social Media Sites

a) If a social media site used by the University of Central Florida allows for comments to be posted by the public and that feature cannot be turned off, administrators reserve the right to edit or remove content based on the criteria li

sted below. UCF's intent is not to create a public forum, but to maintain a moderated online discussion directly relating to topics posted by UCF. Criteria to edit or remove content:

Comments not topically related to the particular article being commented upon;
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Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems; or
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As drones, air taxis and emergency aircraft begin to fill city skies, the biggest challenge may be invisible: how radio ...
06/04/2026

As drones, air taxis and emergency aircraft begin to fill city skies, the biggest challenge may be invisible: how radio signals move through dense urban environments.��

UCF researcher Saumya Gupta is helping solve that challenge through NASA’s MPLAN initiative.

Through a NASA award, UCF postdoctoral researcher Saumya Gupta is modeling how radio signals move through dense urban environments — a challenge critical to the future of urban air mobility.

The 2026 World Cup starts here in the United States next week and we’ve got plenty of Knights working behind the scenes ...
06/04/2026

The 2026 World Cup starts here in the United States next week and we’ve got plenty of Knights working behind the scenes to make it all happen! ⚽

Check out how UCF prepared our grads for these great opportunities. ⚔️

Talented Knights are bringing the men's World Cup to the U.S. this summer.

Four outstanding undergraduate Knights are redefining the boundaries of STEM through their high-impact research. ��Their...
06/03/2026

Four outstanding undergraduate Knights are redefining the boundaries of STEM through their high-impact research. ��

Their hard work places UCF in the nation’s top producers of Goldwater Scholars.

The four recipients are bridging the gap between cutting-edge lab research and real-world impact in engineering, medicine and science to solve global challenges.

Associate Professor Brian Peach is improving patient outcomes. ��He was named a fellow of the American College of Critic...
06/02/2026

Associate Professor Brian Peach is improving patient outcomes. ��

He was named a fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine, earning one of the field’s highest honors and standing as Florida’s only nursing inductee this year.

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

"About 80% of bacterial infections being treated in the clinic are bacteria living in a biofilm state, which makes them ...
06/01/2026

"About 80% of bacterial infections being treated in the clinic are bacteria living in a biofilm state, which makes them resistant to virtually every antibiotic available." - Renee Fleeman

🔗 https://go.ucf.edu/4uJWj3y

06/01/2026

How do you really prepare when a hurricane is about to hit? 🌀

As hurricane season begins, Chris Emrich UCF professor of environmental science and public administration shares expert guidance based on his reach on the best ways to prepare before disaster strikes.

UCF assistant professor, Joy Parchment ’15PhD is filling the gaps in leadership training. ��She is one of only two nursi...
05/29/2026

UCF assistant professor, Joy Parchment ’15PhD is filling the gaps in leadership training. ��

She is one of only two nursing experts in Florida named to the 2026 class of fellows of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, recognizing her impact through research and mentoring future leaders.

Learn more about her story:

Joy Parchment ’15PhD is one of only two nursing experts in Florida named to the 2026 class of fellows of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, recognizing her impact through research and mentoring future leaders.

05/29/2026

Born to bounce. ⚔️ Building what's next. 🏗️

Thanks to the historic Tourist Development Tax investment from Orange County, Florida Government, Roth Tower is transforming into a next-level gameday experience for Knight Nation and a point of pride for our community.

Take a look!

Putting human-centered approaches in complex systems. Research professor at UCF’s Institute for Simulation and Training,...
05/28/2026

Putting human-centered approaches in complex systems.

Research professor at UCF’s Institute for Simulation and Training, Shawn Burke, was recognized for her exceptional contributions to advancing the science and practice of industrial-organizational psychology, as well as her sustained impact on the professional community.�

Institute for Simulation and Training Research Professor Shawn Burke is recognized for expertise in team performance, adaptive training and human-centered approaches to complex systems.

UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences assistant professor Hamzeh Ghasemzadeh is tackling mysteries in communica...
05/27/2026

UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences assistant professor Hamzeh Ghasemzadeh is tackling mysteries in communication disorders, starting with vocal fatigue.

His childhood curiosity about taking things apart now drives his NIH-funded voice research.��

Learn more about his story:

For Assistant Professor Hamzeh Ghasemzadeh, finding solutions to unsolved communication problems was what he was always destined to do.

UCF Associate Professor Dazhong Wu is shaping 3D printing to make it more accessible for medical devices, vehicles and e...
05/26/2026

UCF Associate Professor Dazhong Wu is shaping 3D printing to make it more accessible for medical devices, vehicles and even spacecraft. 🚀

Associate Professor Dazhong Wu will receive a nearly $500,000 grant to improve the additive manufacturing testing and inspection process.

UCF is saving lives through labs. �James Earnest, an assistant professor at the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, i...
05/22/2026

UCF is saving lives through labs. �

James Earnest, an assistant professor at the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, is leading two new research projects to examine how humans build an immune response to dengue and the Zika viruses over time, in pursuit of creating better preventative measures.

As a mosquito-borne virus expert, UCF Assistant Professor James Earnest is leveraging his knowledge to lead two research projects studying immune responses to the dengue and Zika viruses in residents of Brazil, Mexico and Uganda.

Charging On together, forever 💛
05/21/2026

Charging On together, forever 💛

Did you know your brain actually shifts in space?As NASA continues to advance the Artemis program, UCF researchers and s...
05/21/2026

Did you know your brain actually shifts in space?

As NASA continues to advance the Artemis program, UCF researchers and space experts are collaborating to ensure future travelers to the moon, Mars stay safe and healthy.

As NASA continues to advance the Artemis program, UCF researchers and space experts are collaborating to ensure future travelers to the moon, Mars stay safe and healthy.

05/21/2026

Healing hearts ➕ killing cancer, all with a cell 500 times thinner than a human hair. 🤏

UCF's Dr. Dinender Singla is partnering with Orlando investor and UCF donor Chakri Toleti to create a patent-pending technology to deliver therapies to prevent heart disease and kill cancer cells precisely to where they are needed.

By placing therapeutics inside minuscule exosomes and coating them with cell-specific markers, the cells know exactly where to bring the treatment, potentially delivering powerful treatments at lower doses - meaning less collateral damage and severe side effects from chemotherapy for patients.

Learn more about the future of this research at https://med.ucf.edu/news/ucf-researcher-develops-smart-tiny-bubbles-to-treat-cancer-and-heart-disease/.

Why does the nerve-to-muscle connection matter? 💪Using human-on-a-chip technology, UCF researchers reveal that movement-...
05/20/2026

Why does the nerve-to-muscle connection matter? 💪

Using human-on-a-chip technology, UCF researchers reveal that movement-related Alzheimer’s symptoms may start in the body’s nerves and muscles.��

Using human-on-a-chip technology, UCF researchers reveal that movement-related Alzheimer’s symptoms may start in the body’s nerves and muscles.

05/19/2026

Have you ever wondered how we become human? 🦴

Sarah Freidline, a paleoanthropologist and assistant professor in UCF's Department of Anthropology, uses high-resolution CT scans and 3D reconstructions of fossil skulls to study how humans evolved over time.

Closing the gap between genetic and morphological data. �🐜Using an advanced X-ray technique, Assistant Professor of Biol...
05/18/2026

Closing the gap between genetic and morphological data. �🐜

Using an advanced X-ray technique, Assistant Professor of Biology Jeffrey Sosa-Calvo has helped create detailed images of 2,000 ant specimens, offering insight on their physical traits to advance science and even the arts.�

Using an advanced X-ray technique, Assistant Professor of Biology Jeffrey Sosa-Calvo has helped create detailed images of 2,000 ant specimens, offering insight on their physical traits to advance science and even the arts.

05/15/2026

Class of 2026, here’s to the memories, the milestones and everything ahead. Charge On! 🎓

When Latrell Sam-German graduated high school in 2021, he didn’t have a detailed career plan — just a desire to do somet...
05/14/2026

When Latrell Sam-German graduated high school in 2021, he didn’t have a detailed career plan — just a desire to do something that was bigger than him.��

Now, he is the first graduate from the professional track in UCF’s bachelor’s in criminal justice program. ��In December, he received a police academy sponsorship from the Orlando Police Department and has been in training full-time since.

He graduates from both the academy and UCF this week before moving into his first full week as a sworn officer.��

Check out how he boldly pursued his purpose:

Latrell Sam-German is set to graduate from both the Orlando Police Department academy and UCF this week, stepping from campus directly into sworn service.

05/14/2026
05/13/2026
This weekend, U.S. Marine veteran and education student StaceyAnn Castro Tapler, 49, graduated alongside her son 21-year...
05/13/2026

This weekend, U.S. Marine veteran and education student StaceyAnn Castro Tapler, 49, graduated alongside her son 21-year-old Johnny Castro, an aspiring doctor. ��

Castro Tapler’s journey to her diploma has taken 33 years of perseverance — never giving up on the connection she felt when she first visited campus in 1993 as a teenager.

Learn more about her story: https://www.ucf.edu/news/a-familys-unlikely-journey-to-become-knights/

05/11/2026

The future of immersive entertainment just found a home at UCF 🌎✨

Universal Destinations & Experiences is launching the Universal School of Experience Leadership & Innovation at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, creating a direct connection between classroom learning and the future of guest experiences.

From simulation to guest experiences, students will help shape what’s next alongside industry leaders right here in Orlando.

The moments that stay with you. The worlds you never forget. That’s what this partnership is made of.

https://www.ucf.edu/news/universal-destinations-experiences-ucf-introduce-new-school-to-develop-the-future-leaders-of-themed-entertainment-immersive-experiences/

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