Category Archives: College & Campus News

WTSP 10 Tampa Bay reported on how the Tarpon Springs Police Department came to Orlando to celebrate the graduation of Aleena Kondek, a fallen officer’s daughter and graduate of the UCF Traditional BSN program at the Daytona campus. Read More

This week, 434 UCF nursing students graduated with their degree or certificate, and earned the title of Knight nurse. The spring Class of 2021 has truly exemplified the UCF calling to “Charge On!” – having completed the last year of their degree during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our students have grown during this unique time in […]

After going through a rigorous evaluation process, 138 UCF faculty have been promoted and 45 have been awarded tenure for the 2020-2021 cycle – six are members of the College of Nursing faculty. Congratulations to these outstanding faculty members: Associate Professor Jacqueline LaManna ’13PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES* Associate Professor Ladda Thiamwong PhD, RN* […]

Syretta Spears, assistant director of the UCF Simulation, Technology, Innovation and Modeling (STIM) Center in the College of Nursing, is among the world’s first 25 professionals to receive the advanced certified healthcare simulation operations specialist (CHSOS-A) designation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. In addition, in other related news, the College of Nursing’s Healthcare […]

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 […]

Thirty UCF graduate programs and areas have been recognized among the nation’s best, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Graduate Schools Rankings. Among the programs included are the Doctor of Nursing Practice programs in the College of Nursing, ranking No. 65 in the nation.   Read More  

UCF has named 23 students as recipients of the Order of Pegasus, the university’s most prestigious student award. Among this year’s award recipients is Sadie Richards, a College of Nursing undergraduate and Burnett Honors College student. The winners will be honored at a ceremony March 26. Read More  

Each March, Faculty Excellence honors 31 women for their impact on students and UCF’s campus community. This year, as we continue to charge on during a pandemic, our women faculty have not wavered in their commitments as mentors, role models, friends, researchers and teachers. Among this year’s honorees are two faculty members from the College […]

The 2021 class is scheduled to be honored in a celebratory event later this spring.     UCF Alumni has announced its annual 30 Under 30 Award winners. These accomplished graduates were chosen for their great professional success, commitment to helping others and track record of giving back to UCF and their local community. Among this […]

  Nearly 200 student nurses are helping administer COVID-19 vaccinations in the local community and gaining valuable practical skills. UCF is joining a nationwide effort led by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Watch More: UCF Nursing Students Join COVID-19 Vaccination Effort (Spectrum News 13) Hundreds of UCF nursing students help administer COVID-19 vaccines […]