While many college students graduate with debt, programs at the University of Central Florida try to help students make healthy financial decisions. Centsible Knights provides students with information and resources on financial literacy utilizing the tools and resources presented to them at orientation. The program was first launched November 2015. “Upon entering UCF, I was … Continue reading Program helps Knights make ‘Centsible’ financial decisions
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Think 30 Campaign strives for students to graduate on time
The Think 30 Campaign, which encourages students to complete 30 credit hours per academic year, is beginning to see signs of a positive trend. While the campaign is still in its early stages, preliminary numbers show that since its inception, there has been a 4.4 percent increase in full-time, first-time in college students taking 30 … Continue reading Think 30 Campaign strives for students to graduate on time
UCF organization raises money for a sweet cause
There are over 300 clubs on campus for students to choose from, many of which volunteer their time within the Central Florida community. One such club is Cupcakes for a Cure. Founded by LEAD scholar Nicole Edelstein in 2011, the idea for Cupcakes for a Cure came up in a group project. The club mainly … Continue reading UCF organization raises money for a sweet cause
President Hitt: A 25 year legacy
Over the last quarter of a century, the University of Central Florida has been presided over by Dr. John C. Hitt. President Dr. Hitt and his wife Martha joined the UCF and Central Florida community on March 1, 1992. Hitt is UCF’s fourth president since it’s opening in June of 1963. Dr. Hitt is also … Continue reading President Hitt: A 25 year legacy
Proposed athletics village is a collegiate game changer
Spring break may look a little different for Knights in the years to come – as most students usually head to one of Florida’s many beaches or water parks, the University of Central Florida’s main campus may soon become its own destination attraction. Over the course of a few months, plans were drawn up in … Continue reading Proposed athletics village is a collegiate game changer
Course evaluations give UCF students chance to air concerns
Voting in Florida may seem like a waste of time to some, but professors say there is one ballot you won’t want to miss. At the end of each semester students are given the opportunity to complete an online Student Perception of Instruction form (SPoI), commonly referred to as a teacher evaluation. “The purpose is … Continue reading Course evaluations give UCF students chance to air concerns
DirectConnect paves shorter route to degree
Since its introduction in 2006, DirectConnect has helped thousands of students transfer to UCF. The program came to light after a conversation between Valencia College President Sandy Shugart and UCF President John C. Hitt, who discussed various ways to enhance student success. The end result of that conversation was the DirectConnect Program. The primary goal … Continue reading DirectConnect paves shorter route to degree
1st woman named UCF Police Officer of the Year
This year’s Officer of the Year award was presented to Detective Amber Abud of the UCF Police Department, the first woman recipient of the award since its creation. Each spring, UCFPD hosts an awards ceremony to recognize its staff members, officers and community supporters. This year the ceremony was held on Feb. 5 at the … Continue reading 1st woman named UCF Police Officer of the Year
Voting begins for SGA Presidential Election
SGA presidential candidates and their running mates gathered early Monday morning to kick off the first day of voting. Tents and mini voting stations were set up all over campus with the main hub residing right outside the Student Union. A neutral tent was available for students who wanted to cast their votes anonymously while … Continue reading Voting begins for SGA Presidential Election
Here’s what you need to know about the UCF and Knight News lawsuits
The controversy continues as Knights News awaits unredacted documents detailing the Student Government Association’s disbursements of the Activity and Service Fee for 2016. Now on its third lawsuit against the UCF Board of Trustees, Knight News has accused SGA of withholding public records and violating the Florida Sunshine Law, which states that government meetings must … Continue reading Here’s what you need to know about the UCF and Knight News lawsuits
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