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https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/12/AdobeStock_579972228-360x240.jpg 360w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /> </div> <span class="h3 feature-title">Health Informatics Students Get Early Hiring Advantage with ‘Epic’ Training</span> <div class="feature-excerpt">Thanks to a partnership with Orlando Health, students in UCF’s health management and informatics programs are now learning how to use the leading electronic health record software before they graduate.</div> </a> </article> </div><div class="col-md-4 mb-4"> <article class="feature feature-vertical feature-secondary mb-4" aria-label="Worldwide Experts, Physicians Gather at UCF AI in Medicine Summit"> <a href="https://www.ucf.edu/news/worldwide-experts-physicians-gather-at-ucf-ai-in-medicine-summit/" class="feature-link"> <div class="media-background-container mb-3 feature-thumbnail-wrap"> <img width="768" height="512" src="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/12/AI-General-768x512.jpg" class="media-background object-fit-cover feature-thumbnail" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/12/AI-General-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/12/AI-General-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/12/AI-General-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/12/AI-General-360x240.jpg 360w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /> </div> <span class="h3 feature-title">Worldwide Experts, Physicians Gather at UCF AI in Medicine Summit</span> <div class="feature-excerpt">At the event, experts explored how the technology can be used to improve patient care.</div> </a> </article> </div><div class="col-md-4 mb-4"> <article class="feature feature-vertical feature-secondary mb-4" aria-label="The Naughty List: Krampus, Other Dark Characters as Holiday Traditions"> <a href="https://www.ucf.edu/news/the-naughty-list-krampus-other-dark-characters-as-holiday-traditions/" class="feature-link"> <div class="media-background-container mb-3 feature-thumbnail-wrap"> <img width="768" height="512" src="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/12/Krampus-768x512.jpg" class="media-background object-fit-cover feature-thumbnail" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/12/Krampus-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/12/Krampus-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/12/Krampus-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/12/Krampus-360x240.jpg 360w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /> </div> <span class="h3 feature-title">The Naughty List: Krampus, Other Dark Characters as Holiday Traditions</span> <div class="feature-excerpt">As Krampus gains popularity, discover the history behind the folkloric figure and other dark legends connected to the holiday season.</div> </a> </article> </div></div><div class="row"><div class="col-md-4 mb-4"> <article class="feature feature-vertical feature-secondary mb-4" aria-label="UCF Wins 2024 Southeast Regional Programming Contest"> <a href="https://www.ucf.edu/news/ucf-wins-2024-southeast-regional-programming-contest/" class="feature-link"> <div class="media-background-container mb-3 feature-thumbnail-wrap"> <img width="768" height="512" src="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/Members-of-UCF-OrElse-team_2024-programming-contest-winners-768x512.jpg" class="media-background object-fit-cover feature-thumbnail" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/Members-of-UCF-OrElse-team_2024-programming-contest-winners-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/Members-of-UCF-OrElse-team_2024-programming-contest-winners-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/Members-of-UCF-OrElse-team_2024-programming-contest-winners-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/Members-of-UCF-OrElse-team_2024-programming-contest-winners-360x240.jpg 360w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /> </div> <span class="h3 feature-title">UCF Wins 2024 Southeast Regional Programming Contest</span> <div class="feature-excerpt">The first-place finish secures the UCF Programming Team a spot in the North America Championship, giving them the opportunity to compete for a place at the world finals.</div> </a> </article> </div><div class="col-md-4 mb-4"> <article class="feature feature-vertical feature-secondary mb-4" aria-label="UCF Awarded $4.2 Million Grant for Research and Student Education in Quantum Materials"> <a href="https://www.ucf.edu/news/ucf-awarded-4-2-million-grant-for-research-and-student-education-in-quantum-materials/" class="feature-link"> <div class="media-background-container mb-3 feature-thumbnail-wrap"> <img width="746" height="512" src="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/PREM-1-746x512.jpg" class="media-background object-fit-cover feature-thumbnail" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/PREM-1-746x512.jpg 746w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/PREM-1-300x206.jpg 300w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/PREM-1-583x400.jpg 583w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/PREM-1-360x247.jpg 360w" sizes="(max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px" /> </div> <span class="h3 feature-title">UCF Awarded $4.2 Million Grant for Research and Student Education in Quantum Materials</span> <div class="feature-excerpt">UCF and the University of Washington earned a Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials award from the U.S. National Science Foundation to expand participation and access to quantum materials research, education and training.</div> </a> </article> </div><div class="col-md-4 mb-4"> <article class="feature feature-vertical feature-secondary mb-4" aria-label="UCF, State Universities Partner to Upscale Impact of University-Assisted Community Schools in Florida"> <a href="https://www.ucf.edu/news/ucf-state-universities-partner-to-upscale-impact-of-university-assisted-community-schools-in-florida/" class="feature-link"> <div class="media-background-container mb-3 feature-thumbnail-wrap"> <img width="768" height="512" src="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/Amy_Ellis_Presenting-768x512.jpg" class="media-background object-fit-cover feature-thumbnail" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/Amy_Ellis_Presenting-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/Amy_Ellis_Presenting-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/Amy_Ellis_Presenting-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/Amy_Ellis_Presenting-360x240.jpg 360w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /> </div> <span class="h3 feature-title">UCF, State Universities Partner to Upscale Impact of University-Assisted Community Schools in Florida</span> <div class="feature-excerpt">University researchers are partnering with Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Florida International University, and the University of South Florida to invest in and build upon unique community needs across four school districts.</div> </a> </article> </div></div><div class="row"><div class="col-md-4 mb-4"> <article class="feature feature-vertical feature-secondary mb-4" aria-label="Have You Been Scammed Lately?"> <a href="https://www.ucf.edu/news/have-you-been-scammed-lately/" class="feature-link"> <div class="media-background-container mb-3 feature-thumbnail-wrap"> <img width="768" height="512" src="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/UCF_Scams-768x512.jpg" class="media-background object-fit-cover feature-thumbnail" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/UCF_Scams-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/UCF_Scams-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/UCF_Scams-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/UCF_Scams-360x240.jpg 360w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /> </div> <span class="h3 feature-title">Have You Been Scammed Lately?</span> <div class="feature-excerpt">Scammers keep coming up with new tactics to gain access to our personal finances, especially when targeting older people. Researcher Nichole Lighthall tells us how we can all do something about it.</div> </a> </article> </div><div class="col-md-4 mb-4"> <article class="feature feature-vertical feature-secondary mb-4" aria-label="From Passion to Purpose: A UCF Student’s Path to Global Service"> <a href="https://www.ucf.edu/news/from-passion-to-purpose-a-ucf-students-path-to-global-service/" class="feature-link"> <div class="media-background-container mb-3 feature-thumbnail-wrap"> <img width="768" height="512" src="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/Charlotte-Disney_IMO-Community-Relations-Officer-768x512.jpg" class="media-background object-fit-cover feature-thumbnail" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/Charlotte-Disney_IMO-Community-Relations-Officer-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/Charlotte-Disney_IMO-Community-Relations-Officer-300x200.jpg 300w, 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mb-3 feature-thumbnail-wrap"> <img width="768" height="512" src="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/09/UCF-Campus_Pegasus-Seal-768x512.jpg" class="media-background object-fit-cover feature-thumbnail" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/09/UCF-Campus_Pegasus-Seal-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/09/UCF-Campus_Pegasus-Seal-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/09/UCF-Campus_Pegasus-Seal-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/09/UCF-Campus_Pegasus-Seal-360x240.jpg 360w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /> </div> <span class="h3 feature-title">UCF Named to The Princeton Review’s 2025 Mental Health Services Honor Roll</span> <div class="feature-excerpt">UCF was among 16 institutions named to the list, due the strong commitment shown to the student population’s mental health and well-being.</div> </a> </article> </div></div><div class="row"><div class="col-md-4 mb-4"> <article class="feature feature-vertical feature-secondary mb-4" aria-label="UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management Continues to Set the Standard in Global Hospitality Education"> <a href="https://www.ucf.edu/news/ucf-rosen-college-of-hospitality-management-continues-to-set-the-standard-in-global-hospitality-education/" class="feature-link"> <div class="media-background-container mb-3 feature-thumbnail-wrap"> <img width="768" height="512" src="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2020/06/Rosen-College-Gazebo-768x512.jpg" class="media-background object-fit-cover feature-thumbnail" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2020/06/Rosen-College-Gazebo-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2020/06/Rosen-College-Gazebo-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2020/06/Rosen-College-Gazebo-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2020/06/Rosen-College-Gazebo-360x240.jpg 360w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /> </div> <span class="h3 feature-title">UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management Continues to Set the Standard in Global Hospitality Education</span> <div class="feature-excerpt">For the fifth year in a row, UCF ranks No. 1 in the nation for its hospitality management and tourism program.</div> </a> </article> </div><div class="col-md-4 mb-4"> <article class="feature feature-vertical feature-secondary mb-4" aria-label="Industry Innovation Program at UCF Distributes Inaugural Awards to Fund Research in Sustainable Energy and Energy Grid Resilience"> <a href="https://www.ucf.edu/news/industry-innovation-program-at-ucf-distributes-inaugural-awards-to-fund-research-in-sustainable-energy-and-energy-grid-resilience/" class="feature-link"> <div class="media-background-container mb-3 feature-thumbnail-wrap"> <img width="768" height="512" src="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/IndustryInnovationProgramDuke_for_web-768x512.jpg" class="media-background object-fit-cover feature-thumbnail" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/IndustryInnovationProgramDuke_for_web-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/IndustryInnovationProgramDuke_for_web-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/IndustryInnovationProgramDuke_for_web-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/IndustryInnovationProgramDuke_for_web-360x240.jpg 360w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /> </div> <span class="h3 feature-title">Industry Innovation Program at UCF Distributes Inaugural Awards to Fund Research in Sustainable Energy and Energy Grid Resilience</span> <div class="feature-excerpt">The collaboration between UCF, Florida High Tech Corridor and Duke Energy collectively awards $375,000 to advance five faculty and student research projects.</div> </a> </article> </div><div class="col-md-4 mb-4"> <article class="feature feature-vertical feature-secondary mb-4" aria-label="UCF Professor Named American College of Physician’s 2024 Outstanding Teacher of the Year for Florida"> <a href="https://www.ucf.edu/news/ucf-professor-named-american-college-of-physicians-2024-outstanding-teacher-of-the-year-for-florida/" class="feature-link"> <div class="media-background-container mb-3 feature-thumbnail-wrap"> <img width="768" height="512" src="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2012/11/Dr.-Asmar-768x512.jpg" class="media-background object-fit-cover feature-thumbnail" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2012/11/Dr.-Asmar-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2012/11/Dr.-Asmar-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2012/11/Dr.-Asmar-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2012/11/Dr.-Asmar-360x240.jpg 360w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /> </div> <span class="h3 feature-title">UCF Professor Named American College of Physician’s 2024 Outstanding Teacher of the Year for Florida</span> <div class="feature-excerpt">The award honors College of Medicine Professor Abdo Asmar for his outstanding leadership and dedication to medical education.</div> </a> </article> </div></div><div class="row"><div class="col-md-4 mb-4"> <article class="feature feature-vertical feature-secondary mb-4" aria-label="The Threat of Antibiotic Resistance"> <a href="https://www.ucf.edu/news/the-threat-of-antibiotic-resistance/" class="feature-link"> <div class="media-background-container mb-3 feature-thumbnail-wrap"> <img width="768" height="512" src="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/CollegeOfMedicine-768x512.jpg" class="media-background object-fit-cover feature-thumbnail" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/CollegeOfMedicine-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/CollegeOfMedicine-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/CollegeOfMedicine-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/CollegeOfMedicine-360x240.jpg 360w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /> </div> <span class="h3 feature-title">The Threat of Antibiotic Resistance</span> <div class="feature-excerpt">In honor of U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, UCF microbiologist and professor Taseen Desin provides recommendations for preventing antibiotic-resistant bacteria.</div> </a> </article> </div><div class="col-md-4 mb-4"> <article class="feature feature-vertical feature-secondary mb-4" aria-label="UCF Emergency Management Professor Inducted as National Academy of Public Administration Fellow"> <a href="https://www.ucf.edu/news/ucf-emergency-management-professor-inducted-as-national-academy-of-public-administration-fellow/" class="feature-link"> <div class="media-background-container mb-3 feature-thumbnail-wrap"> <img width="768" height="512" src="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/Claire-Knox-768x512.jpg" class="media-background object-fit-cover feature-thumbnail" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/Claire-Knox-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/Claire-Knox-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/Claire-Knox-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/Claire-Knox-360x240.jpg 360w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /> </div> <span class="h3 feature-title">UCF Emergency Management Professor Inducted as National Academy of Public Administration Fellow</span> <div class="feature-excerpt">Claire Connolly Knox is the fifth School of Public Administration faculty member to be honored as an academy fellow.</div> </a> </article> </div><div class="col-md-4 mb-4"> <article class="feature feature-vertical feature-secondary mb-4" aria-label="New UCF Graduate Degree Prepares Students for Careers in Health Education and Promotion"> <a href="https://www.ucf.edu/news/new-ucf-graduate-degree-prepares-students-for-careers-in-health-education-and-promotion/" class="feature-link"> <div class="media-background-container mb-3 feature-thumbnail-wrap"> <img width="768" height="512" src="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/CHPS_Hologram-Teaching-768x512.jpg" class="media-background object-fit-cover feature-thumbnail" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/CHPS_Hologram-Teaching-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2024/11/CHPS_Hologram-Teaching-300x200.jpg 300w, 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