Category Archives: College & Campus News

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 […]

Meet eight individuals whose diverse career paths have converged with a shared ambition: to become a Knight nurse. Thanks to the generous support of the Helene Fuld Health Trust, these career changers can focus on fulfilling their calling to care for others. The Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship is an exclusive opportunity for students in […]

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 […]

UCF appreciates the generosity of everyone who got involved to celebrate Black & Gold and invest in the future of our university. Continue to help UCF unleash the potential of future Knight nurses. Give a gift. Thank you, Knight Nation! As we express our gratitude and appreciation, we applaud all of you who supported our […]

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 […]

A patented innovation developed by UCF researchers brings the virtual and physical worlds together to enhance healthcare training for trauma and casualty care. One of the first steps in trauma, wound, and combat casualty care is to stop the bleeding. “There’s a right amount of pressure. Too much is not a good thing. Not enough […]

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 anticipates graduating an additional 150 highly qualified, compassionate nurse each year. With the turning of ceremonial dirt Friday, University of Central Florida students, donors and administrators celebrated breaking ground on the transformational Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion – a state-of-the-art building that will strengthen patient care by enabling UCF to graduate 150 more highly qualified, […]