Category Archives: Academics

First-generation college graduate Ilana Logvinov has overcome obstacles and persevered to achieve her goals to impact future generations as an educator and researcher. UCF College of Nursing student Ilana Logvinov has been selected as a 2024-2026 Jonas Scholar, joining a group of 63 of the nation’s most promising doctoral nursing students chosen for their passion for teaching, academic excellence […]

After commencement this week, nursing student Rebekah May plans to pursue her dreams to make a big impact in public health in the U.S. and around the world. “I came to UCF determined to improve the world, but I had no idea how,” says Rebekah May, who will graduate this week from UCF’s College of […]

The newest class of Knight nurses is ready to Charge On to care for the community as providers, leaders, educators and researchers. On Friday afternoon, UCF will award 379 nursing degrees and graduate certificates at the Spring 2024 commencement ceremony at Addition Financial Arena. The newest class of Knight nurses will join more than 16,000 UCF […]

Thanks to philanthropic generosity and a hometown advantage, more than 60 UCF students gained valuable skills to unleash potential as future Knight nurses at the 2024 convention where the Orlando chapter earned the top honor once again. UCF College of Nursing students shined bright earlier this month at the annual National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) […]

U.S. News & World Report has recognized UCF’s exceptional faculty and graduate programs in its 2024 list of Best Graduate Schools. “UCF’s world-class faculty excel at providing our graduate students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive as innovative leaders and creators,” says President Alexander N. Cartwright. “The U.S. News rankings demonstrate that […]

Rebekah May is among 51 Knights who will be honored for excellence in academics, service and leadership during the Founders’ Day event on April 3. “I came to UCF determined to improve the world, but I had no idea how,” says nursing senior Rebekah May. She quickly figured it out and this week, May will […]

Rising in the national rankings, UCF’s faculty-led, innovative online programs position students for success. With a commitment to unleashing the potential of students, UCF offers multiple pathways to earn a high-quality undergraduate or graduate degree, including exceptional online programs developed by expert faculty that offer convenience and flexibility for thousands of students to succeed even while juggling […]

UCF College of Nursing’s newest graduates will positively impact the health of communities as nurses, nurse practitioners, leaders, educators and researchers. On Friday afternoon, UCF will award 225 nursing degrees and graduate certificates at the Fall 2023 Commencement ceremony at Addition Financial Arena. The newest Knight nurses will join their peers to impact the health […]

Launched this fall, new dedicated education units at Pegasus Partners AdventHealth and Orlando Health are strengthening the front line to improve the health of the community. On any given day in any given Central Florida hospital, it’s typical to see UCF College of Nursing students in their signature black scrubs taking part in clinical education. […]

For Hispanic Heritage Month, new Knight nurse Aliyah Gonzalez ’21 ’23BSN shares how she found her path at UCF and a passion for helping others. When Aliyah Gonzalez ’21 ’23BSN began her freshman year at UCF, it was a big change. “I literally remember getting lost every day my first week,” says the two-time alumna. […]