UCF鈥檚 Summer 2026 Commencement Set for July 31-Aug. 1 Graduates will hear from聽distinguished聽alumni聽who鈥檝e聽made significant contributions聽in聽the Orlando community.
4 女仆AV Experts Named 2026 American Academy of Nursing Fellows UCF has the most inductees among universities in Florida in the new class of fellows of the American Academy of Nursing, which honors the profession鈥檚 most accomplished leaders.
UCF-Led VERA Project Reaches 2 Major Milestones for VR Research The Virtual Experience Research Accelerator (VERA), a聽U.S.聽National Science Foundation-funded platform聽designed to advance the pace and scope of immersive research, has launched its first large-scale remote study and awarded its first聽use聽grant聽to address key聽challenges聽in聽VR and immersive learning.
UCF鈥檚 Spring 2026 Commencement Set for May 8鈥�9 Graduates will hear from distinguished speakers who鈥檝e made significant contributions in space, higher education, healthcare, technology and business.
UCF,聽Orlando Health Co-Locate to Accelerate Healthcare Innovation聽 A ribbon-cutting ceremony formally welcomed Orlando Health as a tenant in SPRK and highlighted a shared commitment to accelerating healthcare solutions through proximity, collaboration and real-world application.
UCF Assistant Professor Named Among Nation’s Top Nurse Leaders Joy Parchment 鈥�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.
Sharon Tucker Named Orlando Health Endowed Chair in Nursing The prestigious appointment from the UCF Pegasus Partner will bolster Tucker鈥檚 nationally recognized research focused on helping practitioners and patients thrive.
UCF Recognizes Faculty Excellence With 2026 Promotion and Tenure Awards One hundred faculty members are recognized for excellence in teaching, research and service.
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鈥檚 graduate programs continue to rise, they reinforce the university鈥檚 role as a national leader preparing professionals to tackle society鈥檚 most urgent challenges.
