UCF College of Graduate Studies

10/03/2026

UCF researchers are using AI-generated data to identify 10 existing FDA-approved drugs that could help treat rare schwannoma tumors in children, opening new possibilities for repurposing existing medications. Read more:

Using artificial intelligence-generated data, Pegasus Professor Cristina Fernández-Valle and her team are screening existing FDA-approved drugs for their potential to treat schwannoma tumors.

10/02/2026

What happens in the brain when ni****ne drives addictive behavior? UCF College of Medicine researcher is investigating how brain cells respond to ni****ne, with support from a National Institutes of Health grant. Read more:

Through a National Institutes of Health grant, College of Medicine Assistant Professor Cali Calarco is investigating how brain cells respond to ni****ne and influence behavior.

10/01/2026

Want to share your research, creativity, or graduate journey and win scholarships? Apply now for Knights in Focus! The competition is open to all master's and doctoral students, and all you need to do is create a 60-second video!

For details, visit: graduate.ucf.edu/knights-in-focus

09/30/2026

Tomorrow, October 1, is UCF's Internship and Career Expo! If you're on the job hunt, make sure you come by Addition Financial Arena and take advantage of this opportunity to meet with 250+ companies across a variety of industries including technology, finance, healthcare, engineering and more.

A guide on resources available for your resume, acing your interview and more to prep for the Oct. 1 event at Addition Financial Arena.

09/29/2026

Can you present your research in 3 minutes or less? All graduate students currently conducting research with a UCF faculty member are invited to apply for the 3 Minute Thesis Competition. A total of $4,000 in scholarships will be awarded to finalists. This is your chance to share you work and step up to the challenge!

For details, visit:
graduate.ucf.edu/3MT

09/28/2026

Big things ahead for UCF STEM research! Ten doctoral researchers were recently named inaugural ASCENDR Fellows, and one faculty member was selected for the ASCENDR Research Program to advance research and student opportunities in defense and national security.
https://graduate.ucf.edu/news/article/ucf-doctoral-researchers-selected-for-inaugural-ascendr-fellowship-cohort

UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science
UCF Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Ten UCF doctoral students and one faculty member have been selected to participate in the ASCENDR Fellowship and Research programs.

09/26/2026

A UCF discovery involving immune cells could help researchers better understand how to modify T cells and lay the groundwork for future treatments for cancer, infections and autoimmune disorders.

The findings mark an important first step in understanding how to modify T cells to create future treatments for cancers, infections and autoimmune disorders.

09/25/2026

Join the Graduate Student Association for a volunteer activity this Saturday at Legacy Pointe from 1-3pm! Get involved and meet fellow grad students while packing vegetable seeds to be distributed to the local community.🪴

09/24/2026

Applying for jobs soon? Bring your resume and cover letter to the Graduate Student Center (TCH 213) today from 4 to 5:30pm for a free review session.

09/23/2026

Happy National Postdoc Appreciation Week! Join us this afternoon at 1pm in the UCF Library, room 402, for an entertaining lecture by Emmy-nominated Dr. Jorge Cham, the creator of the Piled High and Deeper (PhD) series!