If you're attending the @IAEM Annual Conference, be sure to stop by the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Expo and meet professors from our No. 1-ranked emergency management program at booth 1012 now through Wednesday. Learn more: go.ucf.edu/MECM

What’s the next big idea for our communities? UCF School of Public Administration students in Chris Bellingham’s Fiscal Management class recently presented policy solutions on issues like energy, healthcare and homelessness with feedback from Orange County FL and City of Orlando leaders.💡

Kat Wilson McCoy, a UCF School of Public Administration public affairs PhD candidate, has been awarded the 2024 APPAM Equity and Inclusion Student Fellowship! This opportunity connects her with industry leaders to help propel her career in public policy.

Want to learn how social scientists and scholars use data on social phenomena, machine learning and AI to address societal challenges? Join us January 15 for our Distinguished Lecture Series at UCF Downtown, featuring Northwestern's Noshir Contractor! events.ucf.edu/event/3443367/…

Last week, two UCF School of Public Administration alumni — United States Space Force's Kayla Shepherd and Blue Origin's Bryan Garey — visited with our UCF Emergency Management Student Association students at the UCF Emergency Operation Center, sharing insights on public vs. private sector emergency management and the future of space exploration! 🚀

Earlier this week, a team of UCF researchers — led by UCF School of Public Administration's Kelly Stevens — and City of Orlando unveiled a pilot mobile resilience (REACH) hub that will be deployed to neighborhoods in need of access to resources following emergencies. Learn more 👇 ucf.edu/news/ucf-resea…

How can research lead to real-world impact? UCF Center for Public and Nonprofit Management's Public Administration Research Conference at UCF Downtown brought together over 20 experts last week to explore how evidence-based approaches can address complex challenges.

Congrats to @spa_ucf alumni Jacob Ballard, Miten Patel and Rossanna Woodford for being named to the @UCFAlumni 2025 Class of 30 Under 30! They’re shaping the future of our cities and communities by improving urban planning and public services. 🖤💛

Congrats to Kyungmin Lee, a UCF School of Public Administration doctoral candidate, for being named a 2025 ASPA Founders' Fellow! Her research on administrative burdens in homelessness services is paving the way for future leaders in public administration. ✨

This Founders’ Day, three #UCFCCIEKnights are being recognized for their exceptional achievements. Teri Faucette and Juliana Hirn are Order of Pegasus inductees, and Isabella Rojas received the College Founders’ Award. Congratulations! ✨ ucf.edu/news/2025-orde…

Kelly Stevens, UCF School of Public Administration assistant professor, was named a 2025 UCF Reach for the Stars honoree for her dedication to sustainable, resilient energy and environmental projects! The award recognizes faculty who advance knowledge through impactful research. 🌟 ucf.edu/news/profound-…

Our college’s commitment to excellence wouldn’t be possible without a dedicated staff. On this Founders' Day, we honor and congratulate those who have earned staff excellence award nominations or reached UCF service milestones! 🖤💛

Join us in honoring this year's CCIE Distinguished Alumni, Noble Knight, and Partnership of Distinction awardees at Celebration Knight! Enjoy an evening of networking, food, live music, and exclusive CCIE swag. Reconnect with fellow Knights, snap a photo, and meet Knightro!

We’re No. 1! 🏆 Our Homeland/National Security and Emergency Management graduate program comes out on top in the 2025 Best Graduate Rankings by U.S. News Education. See how our other programs stack up ucf.edu/news/us-news-g…

It’s UCF Day of Giving! Share a photo from your favorite UCF event (such as PSRW, which honors government employees) with #UCFDayofGiving for a chance to win $1,000 for your favorite eligible fund! ⭐️ go.ucf.edu/4apQY7e

What’s one lesson or skill from UCF that you use daily in your public administration role? Share your story with #UCFDayofGiving, and consider making a gift to support the next generation of Knights! ✨ go.ucf.edu/4arFY95

At this year’s PSRW awards ceremony, we enjoyed celebrating our students and exceptional individuals in public service!

Happy 62nd birthday, UCF! 🎉 We're blowing out the candles and looking to the future. Hear what our students and faculty predict for the next 62 years of innovation, space, tech and more.

Proud to see our faculty and alumni making an impact in their communities✨

Join us in welcoming Dr. Heim to Knight Nation!