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The three-year funding initiative will provide holistic, community-based strategies to prepare Orlando students for careers in high-demand fields.

In celebration of the Space Game’s 10th anniversary, journey through six decades É«»¨ÌÃ’s space story — from the origin of America’s Space University to the people and discoveries pushing exploration forward today.

The honorees are advancing discovery across fields ranging from transportation safety and quantum science to tourism, disaster resilience and emerging technology.

After decades of supporting student success at UCF, College of Engineering and Computer Science special instructor and alum Michael Ferrante ’15MSEM is recognized as Florida Engineering Society’s 2026 Engineering Faculty Member of the Year.

ShanghaiRanking’s 2026 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects recognized UCF for its strengths in hospitality and tourism, and transportation science and technology — areas that drive $11.6 trillion in economic impact globally.

Nisha Phillip Malahoo ’21MEd ’24 EdD is one of six educators and the only representative from Florida to earn the national recognition for this year’s honor.

The milestone recognizes UCF’s commitment to preparing the next generation of emergency and crisis management professionals to help communities become more resilient.

Matthew Marino defied odds when doctors told him he’d never walk again. Now he’s advancing research to help others overcome their own obstacles at UCF’s Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute.

The custom artwork on the concourse-level of Roth Tower pays homage to the UCF story and the university’s relationship to Orlando and Orange County.