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Keep Safety in Mind During Solar Eclipse

August 21, 2017

Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2017 @ 7:14 PM

The chance to see the Sun’s true beauty during Monday’s solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but it’s important to balance that excitement with safety precautions. It will be the deepest solar eclipse visible from UCF in more than 47 years, and UCF’s Planetary Sciences Group and the College of Sciences will host a viewing […]

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Joey Velez-Ginorio

UCF Recognized for Accelerating Latino Student Success

Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2017 @ 2:54 PM

The UCF McNair Scholars Program, part of the university’s Division of Teaching & Learning, has been recognized by Excelencia in Education as one of the most effective initiatives in the United States for increasing Latino student success in college. Out of 161 programs in 25 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, UCF was […]

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Cherie Carr

Student Powers Through Cancer Battle to Walk at Graduation

Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2017 @ 2:54 PM

At 63 years old and after years of hard work, Cherie Carr had finally achieved her goal of earning a bachelor’s degree. She couldn’t wait to walk the stage at graduation. Then, everything changed. In the hospital three weeks ago for splitting headaches, shortness of breath and stomach pain, Carr got news no one wants […]

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Meg Scharf

I Hope This Week's Graduates Acquired What I did at College: Lifelong Friendships

Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2017 @ 2:52 PM

What will this week’s UCF graduates take with them when then leave campus? Many will leave with a sense of accomplishment and a road map to success in the “real world.” Perhaps they leave with an appreciation for learning, knowing that commencement starts the next step in continuous lifelong learning. And perhaps they leave with […]

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Taylor Bousfield

Student Juggles Young Family to Earn Ph.D.

Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2017 @ 2:51 PM

It’s expected that more than 3,700 students will pass through cap and gown pickup at the UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center this week in anticipation of Summer Commencement. Some dance in excitement. Some are jittery from too much coffee and not enough sleep. Some are snapping photos for social media love. Some simply are there to […]

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