UCF’s Kathleen Richardson Receives 2026 Otto Schott Research Award The international honor recognizes the trustee chair professor’s contributions to optical glass and infrared materials that power next-generation technologies.
UCF Alum Develops Analytics Tool to Improve Hiring for Companies, Applicants Justin Press ’24 is preparing to launch Hire Match AI, an analytics tool designed to improve hiring insights and help job seekers get past AI resume filters.
One UCF Day of Giving, Thousands of Futures Transformed With UCF Day of Giving approaching on April 9, every gift opens doors: for students to chase a dream, create unforgettable memories, boldly invent the future and be recognized for their hard work.
Founders’ Day 2026: Faculty Recognized for Excellence The annual event spotlights approximately 280 faculty for excellence, years of service, and other contributions that drive what’s next at UCF.
Founders’ Day 2026: Employee Excellence, Years of Service Awards The annual event spotlights nearly 600 staff members for their commitment, dedication and relentless work that powers UCF everyday.
UCF Researchers Unlock Scalable Entanglement for Next-Generation Quantum Computing The breakthrough enables larger capacities for quantum information using complex states of light that are less affected by imperfections, paving the way for potential innovations in medicine, materials science, data management and security.
UCF Researcher Creates Color-Changing, Tunable Photonic Material Inspired by Nature A new technology developed by Professor Debashis Chanda allows materials to change color on demand, with potential applications in camouflage, textiles, thermal sensing, reconfigurable displays and more.
UCF Alumnus Continues Growth in Central Florida After Graduation Alejandro Lopez Zelaya ’25 is one of many UCF College of Optics and Photonics alums who power industry across Florida.
UCF’s Fall 2025 Commencement Set for Dec. 12-13 Fall graduates will hear from four distinguished speakers who’ve made significant contributions in business, education and community impact.
Daring to Boldly Invent the Future: Florida’s Next-Generation Preeminent University UCF has achieved 12 metrics to earn the state’s highest designation — a credit to the university community’s talents and dedication.