UCF College of Graduate Studies

New discoveries in ancient Mesopotamia. A UCF-led excavation near Erbil, Iraq is reshaping how researchers understand early cities, revealing evidence of life, governance, and conflict.

UCF-Led Excavation Reveals Evidence of Life, Conflict in Ancient Mesopotamia New discoveries from a UCF-led excavation in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, near the city of Erbil, are reshaping what researchers know about how ancient cities lived, governed and fell.

Congratulations to UCF Graduate Knight Meredith Pratt, recipient of a Florida Sea Grant/Guy Harvey Fellowship for her fisheries research.

UCF Student Awarded Florida Sea Grant/Guy Harvey Fellowship, Advances Research on Florida’s Changing Fisheries Biology doctoral student Meredith Pratt is helping researchers understand how habitat changes could reshape Florida’s fisheries and marine ecosystems.

A UCF-led study brings scientists one step closer to new treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections by targeting the bacteria's protective biofilms.

UCF Scientist Leads Research to Break Through Harmful Bacterial “Fortresses” Continuing her work with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, Renee Fleeman is understanding how a bioengineered peptide can curb severe infections for patients.

A UCF researcher is studying whether probiotics can help reduce damage caused by acid reflux, a condition affecting 1 in 4 Americans and linked to an increased risk of esophageal cancer. https://bit.ly/4eox2Gl

UCF Researcher Studying Probiotics to Fight Acid Reflux, Esophageal Cancer Associate Professor Claudia Andl is examining how a simple probiotic can treat the damage from acid reflux disease, a condition that affects one-fourth of Americans and increases their risk for esophageal cancer.

UCF researchers have discovered a cost- and energy-saving method for producing hydrogen peroxide, a widely used chemical in cleaning, medicine, and manufacturing, with potential to reduce energy use and transportation needs.

UCF Researchers Discover Cost-, Energy-Saving Method for Producing Hydrogen Peroxide The new method could reduce energy use and transportation associated with hydrogen peroxide, which is widely used in cleaning, medicine, and manufacturing.

It's that time of the month again!🥯☕ Don't forget to stop by the Graduate Student Center (TCH 213) tomorrow at 11am and enjoy some free bagels and coffee while hanging out with fellow grad students.

UCF researcher Dinender Singla has developed innovative “smart, tiny bubbles” technology aimed at treating cancer and heart disease and has founded a company to advance the treatment toward clinical trials.

UCF Researcher Develops “Smart, Tiny Bubbles” to Treat Cancer and Heart Disease Dinender Singla developed innovative technology and has formed a company to get the treatment ready for clinical trials.

A UCF anthropology professor recently collaborated on a study examining how societies have organized power over thousands of years, challenging assumptions about democracy and decision-making.

New Study Explores How Governance Has Evolved Across History A UCF anthropology professor recently collaborated on a study examining how societies have organized power over thousands of years, challenging assumptions about democracy and decision-making.

Make the most of Summer 2026 with campus events, student resources, and career support services designed to help you stay connected, grow, and succeed throughout the summer sessions!

Maximizing Your Summer Semester with Campus Events, Resources and Coaching From tutoring for summer courses to career support services and social events, there’s plenty of resources and activies for students to take advantage of during the Summer 2026 sessions.

Happy Memorial Day, knights! UCF is closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of the holiday to honor those who bravely served our country.