UCF Graduate Programs Climb in U.S. News’ 2026 Rankings, Reflecting Strength in Serving National Needs

Academics
April 7, 2026 by
As UCF’s graduate programs continue to rise, they reinforce the university’s role as a national leader preparing professionals to tackle society’s most urgent challenges.  UCF continues our upward momentum in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Graduate Programs rankings, earning 14 recognitions in the top 50. From emergency management and counseling to nursing and aerospace engineering, UCF’s […]

UCF Nursing Expert Honored for Contributions to Critical Care

Awards & Kudos
April 6, 2026 by
Associate Professor Brian Peach is the only nursing expert in Florida to earn the prestigious distinction of fellow of Critical Care Medicine in 2026. Highlights During the 2026 Society of Critical Care Medicine Congress, thousands of healthcare professionals gathered to advance patient care and recognize the experts leading the way — including UCF Nursing Associate […]

UCF Nursing Expert Honored as Distinguished Educator

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October 21, 2025 by
Associate Professor Rebecca Koszalinski was recognized by the National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence for her commitment to gerontological nursing education and the care of older adults. Rebecca Koszalinski, associate professor at UCF’s College of Nursing, is among the experts recently honored as a Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing. The award from the National […]

UCF Awards Promotion and Tenure to 115 Faculty

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May 7, 2025 by
The approvals recognize years of excellence and contributions in teaching, research and service.  UCF faculty members across the university marked a major achievement in earning promotions and tenure for the 2024-25 cycle.  The 115 approved faculty — 76 for promotion and 39 for tenure — underwent a comprehensive performance evaluation by peers, college and university […]

UCF Awards Promotion and Tenure to 104 Faculty

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July 10, 2024 by
The designations recognize years of excellence and productivity in teaching, research and service. UCF faculty members across the university achieved significant career milestones in earning promotions and tenure for the 2023-24 cycle. The 104 approved faculty — 63 for promotion, 40 for promotion and tenure and one for tenure — underwent a rigorous performance evaluation […]

UCF Nursing Expert Named National Fellow

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July 9, 2024 by
Jacqueline LaManna ’13PhD was inducted in the 2024 Class of Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners for outstanding achievements and service. Associate Professor Jacqueline LaManna is among 33 nurse practitioner leaders from across the U.S. inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP). The 2024 Class of Fellows were […]

UCF Awards 143 Faculty with Promotion and Tenure

Awards & Kudos
July 17, 2023 by
Five College of Nursing faculty members are among this year’s awardees being recognized for excellence and productivity in research, teaching and service. Five College of Nursing faculty are among the 143 UCF faculty members who recently achieved significant career milestones in earning promotions and tenure for the 2022-23 cycle. The approved faculty­ — 93 for […]

Honoring Excellence at UCF Founders’ Day

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April 6, 2022 by
Outstanding College of Nursing faculty members and an undergraduate student are among the honorees at this year’s event. Today UCF recognizes outstanding faculty, staff and students at the Founders’ Day Honors Convocation. Held annually since 1990, the event celebrates outstanding teaching, advising, mentoring, research, service and academic achievements. Congratulations the College of Nursing faculty members […]

Celebrating Excellence: Nursing Faculty and Student Honored at UCF Founders’ Day

Academics
April 8, 2021 by
Five College of Nursing faculty members and one undergraduate student were among the honorees at this year’s event, which recognizes outstanding academic achievements. On April 7, UCF celebrated the outstanding academic achievements of faculty members and students at the annual Founders’ Day Honors Convocation. Among the Founders’ Day Awards recipients recognized at this year’s virtual […]

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