UCF College of Graduate Studies

10/15/2026

Join Graduate Student Life this Friday at noon for New Frontiers in Graduate Careers! This is our first Job Search Strategies module session. Job Search Strategies (JSS) is a series of workshops focused on topics like resume building, interview prep, and networking.

10/14/2026

Seven UCF Knights earned Department of Defense SMART Scholarships, covering full tuition, summer internships and civilian jobs after graduation as they prepare to advance national defense innovation.

With full tuition covered, hands-on experience and civilian jobs lined up, these Knights are preparing to advance aerospace technology, strengthen digital security and tackle emerging defense challenges.

10/13/2026

Join us this week for Innovation Thursday, hosted by Graduate Student Life every third Thursday of the month.🚀 Enjoy free coffee and bagels while you build your network and gain skills in areas of research translation, commercialization, entrepreneurship, and more.

10/10/2026

❗The deadline to apply for the 3 Minute Thesis Competition is this Monday, October 12! Don't miss this chance to share your research, compete for $4,000 in scholarships, and have your work recognized. All graduate students currently conducting research with a UCF faculty member are invited to apply, so submit your 3 minute video today and step up to the challenge.

For more info, visit:
graduate.ucf.edu/3MT

10/08/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Abdul Akeem Sadiq on becoming a Luminary Scholar! His work in emergency management and public policy has made a lasting impact on communities and helped governments prepare for and respond to disasters.

The disaster management scholar is being recognized for his research, leadership, and contributions that strengthen communities and prepare the next generation of researchers.

10/06/2026

Join us tomorrow for the best day of the month, First Wednesday!🥯☕ Enjoy free bagels and coffee in the Graduate Student Center starting at 11am and catch up with friends.

10/05/2026

Trying to figure out what's next in your career or how to apply your skills? Join us tomorrow at 1:30pm in TCH 2008 for an interactive and insightful graduate student event focused on self-discovery and professional growth. Complete a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment and learn practical strategies for applying your results to teamwork, leadership, and career planning.

10/04/2026

A UCF researcher is using AI to help older adults build digital skills, stay connected, and navigate a tech-driven world, while also addressing loneliness among older adults and their caregivers. Read more:

Drawing on personal experiences and published research, UCF Assistant Professor Xiayu Summer Chen is using AI to close the digital literacy divide and address loneliness among older adults and their caregivers.

10/03/2026

UCF researchers are using AI-generated data to identify 10 existing FDA-approved drugs that could help treat rare schwannoma tumors in children, opening new possibilities for repurposing existing medications. Read more:

Using artificial intelligence-generated data, Pegasus Professor Cristina Fernández-Valle and her team are screening existing FDA-approved drugs for their potential to treat schwannoma tumors.

10/02/2026

What happens in the brain when ni****ne drives addictive behavior? UCF College of Medicine researcher is investigating how brain cells respond to ni****ne, with support from a National Institutes of Health grant. Read more:

Through a National Institutes of Health grant, College of Medicine Assistant Professor Cali Calarco is investigating how brain cells respond to ni****ne and influence behavior.