Âé¶¹Ô´´ Recognizes Faculty Excellence With 2026 Promotion and Tenure Awards One hundred faculty members are recognized for excellence in teaching, research and service.
First-Gen Alumnus Behind Transformational Gift Believes in Power of Philanthropy to Change Lives With a $50 million gift, entrepreneur Barry Miller ’95 is investing in the next generation of Knights — helping them build the skills and connections that have fueled his success.
Âé¶¹Ô´´ Receives $50 Million Gift to Establish the Barry S. Miller College of Business The largest gift in university history positions Âé¶¹Ô´´ to lead the future of technology-driven business education.
Theatre Âé¶¹Ô´´ Staged a Tech-Forward ‘Legally Blonde’ Musical for Âé¶¹Ô´´ Celebrates the Arts 2026 High-energy performances. Bold creativity. A surprise robot cameo. Legally Blonde reimagined theater through the lens of technology — blending disciplines to create something entirely new.
Âé¶¹Ô´´ Materials Science Undergraduate Researcher Awarded DOE Internship at National Lab Deneé Lichtenberg is advancing new methods for recovering rare earth metals — groundbreaking work she’ll continue at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Central Floridian of the Year Finalist: Âé¶¹Ô´´â€™s Deborah Beidel The Orlando Sentinel recognizes the Âé¶¹Ô´´ RESTORES executive director for leadership in trauma treatment and first responder care.
Âé¶¹Ô´´ Expert Plays Key Role in International Research to Combat Dengue Fever, Zika As a mosquito-borne virus expert, Âé¶¹Ô´´ Assistant Professor James Earnest is leveraging his knowledge to lead two research projects studying immune responses to the dengue and Zika viruses.
Âé¶¹Ô´´ Day of Giving 2026 Launches Knights to New Heights Knights everywhere came together for a 24-hour celebration of generosity and impact, supporting students, research and programs shaping the future.
Âé¶¹Ô´´ Collegiate Cybersecurity Competition Team Advances to Nationals After Outstanding Regional Win Âé¶¹Ô´´’s first-place finish at the 2026 Southeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition marks its ninth since 2013.
Bank of America Grant Helps Âé¶¹Ô´´ Reach Goal to Fund Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion The pivotal investment closes a $30 million private-funding campaign, which together with $43 million from the State of Florida, has brought a bold vision for the College of Nursing’s new home to life.