University of Central Florida

Apair of University of Central Florida researchers has developed new methods to produce energy and materials from the harmful greenhouse gas, methane.Pound-for-pound, the comparative impact of methane on the Earth’s atmosphere is 28 times…

Three distinguished UCF alumni, who are leaders in their industries and communities, have joined the UCF Foundation’s Board of Directors.The new members are Robert “Rob” Kantor ’97 ’04MS ’09MBA, vice president for Business Analytics and…

ACollege of Medicine researcher is developing a new antibiotic related to penicillin to treat tuberculosis (TB) and related lung infections.Kyle Rohde, an infectious disease expert, recently received a $3.4 million, five-year grant from…

In his latest U.S. writeup, Sean Snaith takes on ChatGPT’s economic forecasting prowess to discern whether a recession is coming and when the Federal Reserve will stop raising rates.The good news: Snaith, director of UCF’s Institute for…

Ten community members will be recognized as Shining Knights, UCF Alumni’s highest honor, at a special ceremony during this year’s Homecoming events on Thursday, Oct. 26, in the Pegasus Grand Ballroom of the Student Union 6-9 p.m. The UCF…

Electrical and computer engineering student Alexander Green is soaring to new heights thanks to a coveted scholarship that gives him the opportunity to work for the U.S. Air Force.Green, a computer engineering major, has been awarded the…

Anew professor has been named and two others reappointed to prestigious UCF trustee chair professorships that recognize faculty with national and international reputations for excellence and with extraordinary accomplishments in teaching,…

Ladda Thiamwong, associate professor in UCF’s College of Nursing, is one of 253 distinguished nurse leaders — and among four in Florida — who have been named to the 2023 class of fellows by the American Academy of Nursing.The prestigious…

Richard Lapchick, a champion for human rights, pioneer for racial equality and eminent scholar at the UCF, will be honored by ESPN with one of its signature ESPY Awards.Lapchick will receive the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award named in honor…

UCF Board of Trustees Chair Alex Martins ’01MBA and Vice Chair Harold Mills will lead UCF’s governing board for two more years after a vote by their colleagues at the June 29, 2023, board meeting.UCF alumnus Martins, who serves as CEO of…