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  • UCF, FSU Team Up to Lower Cost of Law Degree

    The Florida State University College of Law will begin accepting applications for fall 2015 admission from college juniors at the University of Central Florida as part of a new 3+3 program. Under the recently approved program, students who meet certain admission requirements can complete a bachelor’s degree and a law degree in six years rather […]

  • Symposium to Highlight Role of Technology in Government

    The increasing role of technology in government will be the topic of an upcoming symposium at the University of Central Florida. UCF’s Lou Frey Institute of Politics and Government will host “From the Chambers to the Cloud: Connecting Citizens and Local Governments.” The event will be free and open to the public. The symposium will […]

  • Sea Turtles' 'Lost Years' Mystery Starts to Unravel

    Small satellite-tracking devices attached to sea turtles swimming off Florida’s coast have delivered first-of-its-kind data that could help unlock they mystery of what endangered turtles do during the “lost years.” The “lost years” refers to the time after turtles hatch and head to sea where they remain for many years before returning to near-shore waters […]

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A doctor in training is schooled in the fine art of inserting a needle into an arm. His first patient? His instructor.

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  • Head Case

    Head Case

    Whether you grew up in the 1950s or the 1990s, in the United States or another country, you know the name. Its three letters probably conjures up visions of your childhood. Perhaps you even begged your parents to buy you Mickey Mouse or Santa Claus (two of the top sellers). And, if they agreed, you […]

  • Coming Soon: UCF Book Festival Returns April 5

    Coming Soon: UCF Book Festival Returns April 5

    More than 30 distinguished local and national authors will convene at the University of Central Florida to share their interest in literature and engage the community with reading during UCF’s fifth annual Book Festival on Saturday, April 5. The festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the CFE Arena. Admission and […]

  • Theatre UCF Breaks New Ground with “Nicholas Nickleby” Stage (with video)

    Theatre UCF Breaks New Ground with “Nicholas Nickleby” Stage (with video)

    It took more than 2,000 man-hours to develop one of the most dynamic characters in “The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby” — the stage. The 6.5-hour production by Theatre UCF and Orlando Shakespeare Theater (OST) is a massive undertaking, with a cast of 27 actors performing  100 scenes that take place in 40 distinct locations, […]

  • Senator Olympia Snowe’s Visit to Launch Presidential Distinguished Visitors Series

    Senator Olympia Snowe’s Visit to Launch Presidential Distinguished Visitors Series

    Former U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe of Maine will be the inaugural speaker for the new Presidential Distinguished Visitors Series at the University of Central Florida. Snowe, a well-respected political moderate, will meet with groups of UCF students on Thursday, March 13, before giving a free public presentation about how to bridge the partisan divide in […]

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A Graduation Story

More than 4,500 UCF students graduated during December 15-16 commencement ceremonies. The anticipated graduates include 3,712 who filed intents to receive bachelor’s degrees, 810 for master’s degrees, four for education specialist degrees and 65 for doctoral degrees. With this week’s graduations, UCF will have awarded more than 225,000 degrees since classes began in 1968.