Category Archives: Awards & Kudos

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 […]

College of Nursing faculty and staff members are among the hundreds across the university who are being honored for service and excellence during the 2024 Founders’ Day celebration Wednesday. UCF College of Nursing faculty and staff members are among those who will be recognized for academic excellence and service at the Founders’ Day Faculty Honors […]

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 […]

Kelly Allred ’07PhD, Jean Davis ’19PhD and Ladda Thiamwong were inducted as Distinguished Fellows of the National Academies of Practice in Nursing. Three UCF College of Nursing faculty experts — Kelly Allred ’07PhD, Jean Davis ’19PhD, and Ladda Thiamwong — have been named Distinguished Fellows by the National Academies of Practice in Nursing. The National […]

UCF will celebrate this year’s honorees at an event on Saturday, May 18. UCF Alumni is pleased to announce its 30 Under 30 Alumni Award recipients for the Class of 2024. By virtue of their indomitable tenacity, unwavering dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence, this year’s group of alumni will continue to impact and inspire […]

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 nursing students and faculty returned from the Florida Nursing Student Association annual conference with a new resolution passed, more scholarships and several honors, including the Diamond Chapter Award. For the third year in a row, ninth time overall, the Student Nurses’ Association (SNA) at UCF Orlando was awarded the highest honor in the state […]

Only celebrating its 60th anniversary, UCF is an innovative technology and research university producing talent for in-demand fields like nursing and engineering, which are ranked among the nation’s best degree programs. UCF’s Continued Recognition in Innovation UCF continues to be recognized as one of the nation’s top and most innovative universities — rising as an […]

UCF will award nearly 300 nursing degrees this week, adding much-needed skilled graduates to the region’s talent pipeline to impact the health of communities. This week, 290 students will cross the stage at Addition Financial Arena during the Summer 2023 commencement ceremonies and officially become a UCF Knight nurse. Of the nursing degrees being awarded, […]