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.
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鈥檚 next at UCF.
UCF Chemistry Instructor鈥檚 Creative Approach Earns Excellence in Online Teaching Award Nicole Lapeyrouse 鈥�16MS 鈥�18PhD is the latest winner of UCF鈥檚 Chuck D. Dziuban Excellence for Online Teaching Award, which she鈥檒l receive during Founders鈥� Day on April 1.
UCF Online, Non-traditional Student Supports NASA鈥檚 Artemis II Mission Amy Lendian is helping lead launch support operations for NASA鈥檚 first crewed lunar flyby flight in 50 years while striving toward her life goal of earning a college degree through UCF Online.
U.S. News Online 2026 Rankings: UCF鈥檚 People-First, Tech Enhanced Approach Earns Highest Honors Yet As UCF celebrates decades of leading digital learning, we鈥檙e recognized for a sustainable model that increases access to education and raises standards at the same time.
America鈥檚 Space 海角直播 to Launch New Space MBA in Spring 2026 Applications for the new degree, which is a fully online, part-time graduate business program spanning 24 months, are open now until Dec. 1.
Excellence in Digital Learning Recognized: UCF鈥檚 Online Programs Rank Top 10 in Nation Once Again UCF鈥檚 strategic use of technology and faculty-led, innovative online programs continue to drive student success.
UCF Among Top 11 Globally, Earns Gold for Online Learning by The Times Higher Education The inaugural ranking recognizes UCF for excellence in resources, student outcomes, environment and engagement for digital learning.
UCF Students Help Distribute Donor Funding via Collaborative Philanthropy Project Through extensive research and mentorship, UCF students recently helped the Central Florida Foundation identify local nonprofits with projects in need of funding, resulting in grants totaling $115,000.
UCF Student Graduates After Studying Online from Ukraine, Providing Aid Mia Willard began her UCF education from Kyiv before war broke out. In the midst of explosions and near misses, she continued an amazing undergraduate journey that took her deeper into danger.
