UCF College of Nursing

Agere Chair Professor Carolina Cruz-Neira and Pegasus Professor Gregory Welch have been honored by the IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Academy, receiving lifetime achievement and service awards, respectively, for their significant contributions to immersive technology. At the 2026 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Conference, the IEEE Visualization and Graphics […]

Pegasus Professor Gregory Welch’s decades of service have had a sustained impact, helping to strengthen the global virtual reality community and earning recognition from the IEEE Visualization and Graphics Technical Community. Highlights AdventHealth Endowed Chair in Healthcare Simulation Gregory Welch has made countless contributions to the fields of virtual, augmented and mixed reality as an […]

This year’s celebration recognized faculty from across nine colleges, the Center for Distributed Learning, the Institute for Simulation and Training, the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy and UCF Libraries. Beyond teaching and conducting research, many faculty members devote significant time — sometimes years — to authoring books. Their work spans instructional texts that guide students’ learning to creative publications […]

Captain Pattama Ulrich of the U.S. Public Health Service has deployed to the frontlines of public health emergencies around the U.S. and the world. The new scholar now seeks to make a broader impact with a nursing Ph.D. from UCF. Her career, which spans more than two decades, is both impressive and impactful. Captain Pattama Ulrich of the U.S. Public Health Service is still inspired to do more. She’s currently […]

Logan Lorenz ’25BSN was one of three nursing students who took a road trip in a green RV across Florida as part of “Nursing Possibilities,” Roadtrip Nation’s latest two-episode documentary that explored career opportunities in healthcare. “It’s important to realize the destination you’re trying to reach is often the journey itself,” says Logan Lorenz ’25BSN, […]

The honor recognizes our outstanding highly skilled graduates who fuel innovation, service and economic impact in Florida and beyond. UCF Alumni is proud to unveil the exceptional members of the 2026 Class of 30 Under 30. These accomplished young alumni represent the very best of Knight Nation — innovators, leaders and change-makers whose talent, drive and purpose are shaping industries, strengthening communities and […]

Jeredy Wood shares an inside look at life as a senior UCF nursing student in the new Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion and clinical days at UCF Pegasus Partner Nemours Children’s Health in Lake Nona. What is a typical week like?  A typical week is a mixture of class, simulations and clinical days, and the amount of each depends on […]

As UCF celebrates decades of leading digital learning, we’re recognized for a sustainable model that increases access to education and raises standards at the same time. From our earliest mixed-mode courses to today’s expansive digital ecosystem, UCF has pursued a forward-thinking idea to prove that access and excellence can rise together at scale. That vision […]

Associate Professor Brian Peach’s research examines how to help the more than half of the 5.7 million Americans admitted to an ICU each year who develop at least one post‑intensive care syndrome (PICS) condition, which is similar to PTSD. Whether it’s solving the world’s biggest problems or investigating the potential of novel discoveries, researchers at […]

Through the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Program, $6 million in funding will support UCF and other State University System institutions in alleviating the nursing shortage. Ongoing state investments in nursing education are helping UCF expand access to high quality training, graduate more practice‑ready nurses, and meet Florida’s growing healthcare workforce needs. Since 2022, Florida […]