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Over 1,000 students will showcase their research at UCF's Student Research Week March 23-27, marking two decades of turning undergraduate and graduate discoveries into career-launching moments. What started with 76 presentations in 2004 has grown into a university-wide celebration of innovation.
A former Irish Prime Minister who helped end decades of conflict is teaching Florida students how to solve today's divisions. The University of Central Florida just launched a program sending students to Ireland to learn peacemaking firsthand.
Scientists at the University of Central Florida are developing a groundbreaking treatment for diabetic neuropathy that could help millions avoid relying on opioids and antidepressants. A $747,000 federal grant will fund research into regulating nerve signals instead of just masking pain.
Universal Destinations & Experiences just launched the world's first school dedicated to training the next generation of theme park and immersive experience leaders with a $10 million investment at UCF. Students will learn alongside industry pros in a new tech lab focused on robotics, VR, and AI for creating unforgettable guest experiences.
A breakthrough cell therapy delivers cancer-killing drugs directly to tumors while protecting the heart from damage. The patent-pending technology could transform treatment for millions, now backed by private investment to reach clinical trials.
A cardiovascular researcher at the University of Central Florida has developed a revolutionary drug delivery system using targeted microscopic bubbles that could dramatically improve how heart disease is treated. The innovation addresses a major flaw in current treatments: doctors can't be sure medications actually reach the diseased heart tissue.
A University of Central Florida researcher created microscopic bubbles that deliver cancer drugs directly to tumors while protecting the heart from damage. The breakthrough technology is now being fast-tracked toward human trials with help from a private investor.
A University of Central Florida scientist just received nearly three-quarters of a million dollars to develop a treatment for diabetic neuropathy that doesn't rely on addictive painkillers. His fresh approach targets the root cause instead of just masking symptoms.
A researcher at the University of Central Florida has created microscopic bubbles that deliver medicine exactly where it's needed, potentially treating deadly breast cancer while protecting the heart from damage. The technology is now headed toward clinical trials after attracting backing from a healthcare entrepreneur.
Alex Hubenthal started investing at 16 during the recession and built multiple successful companies by age 30. Now he's heading back to his alma mater to learn how artificial intelligence will reshape business.
The University of Central Florida is creating a new school that helps companies turn their technology investments into real results. Instead of hiring new professors, the school connects existing experts across campus with businesses facing tech challenges.
Universal and the University of Central Florida just created the first school dedicated to training the next generation of theme park creators and immersive experience leaders. The $10 million investment builds on a 20-year partnership that's already helped shape Epic Universe.
A former struggling reader is now helping kids develop critical thinking skills without relying on screens. Her invention kits are piloting at a Florida nonprofit to spark young problem solvers.
The Milwaukee Panthers are one win away from reaching the Super Regionals after defeating UCF 13-6, becoming the first Horizon League team to reach a regional championship through the winner's bracket. The underdog Panthers have now won nine straight games and are rewriting their program's history books.
Kelly Shea struggled to read until midway through elementary school, but she turned that challenge into a mission. Now the 23-year-old UCF grad is bringing invention education kits to Tampa schools to help kids become confident problem-solvers.
A UCLA basketball player lost half his front tooth in a tournament game but returned minutes later to help his team win. His teammate even retrieved the broken tooth from the court in a moment of quick thinking.
A first-year athlete from Chile just shattered Yale's javelin record that stood for a quarter century. Constanza Acevedo launched herself into the history books and earned Ivy League Athlete of the Week honors in the process.
College graduates are making their voices heard this spring, booing when commencement speakers mention artificial intelligence. Their pushback reveals how young people really feel about technology reshaping their futures.
The Kansas Jayhawks have surged into championship contention with eight consecutive victories, including a stunning upset over top-ranked Arizona. After starting Big 12 play 1-2, the team has transformed their season into a national title run.
Skyy Clark dove for a loose ball, lost half his front tooth to an elbow, and kept playing to help UCLA win their NCAA tournament game. His gap-toothed smile in the locker room afterward showed what grit really looks like.
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