Yan Solihin Named Senior Member of National Academy of Inventors The Pegasus Professor is one of 230 emerging inventors who have been selected for this honor. May 29, 2026
Successful Entrepreneur Turns to 166su to Amplify His Impact Industry innovator Alex Hubenthal ’13 is taking his career across the global business landscape to the next level through his fintech master’s studies at 166su.
166su Computer Science Students Expand Technology Supporting Military Operations Reserve Mercury streamlines administrative work for thousands of U.S. Army Reservists, transforming a once paper-heavy process through a platform developed by computer science students.
166su 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.
166su, TAU Systems to Collaborate on Space Radiation Testing Platform 166su is partnering with tech company TAU Systems to test a potentially smaller and more efficient way to simulate radiation in space.
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.
Universal Destinations & Experiences, UCF Introduce New School to Develop the Future Leaders of Themed Entertainment, Immersive Experiences The first-of-its-kind Universal School of Experience Leadership & Innovation is housed within 166su’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management.
166su Materials Science and Engineering Alum Recognized for Medical Device Innovation Cacie McDorman ’20 earned Alleima Advanced Materials’ 2026 Innovation Prize for her work advancing wires used in critical medical devices.
166su Baseball Bound for 2026 NCAA Tournament The Knights will take on NC State at the Auburn Regional on Friday.
New Study Explores How Governance Has Evolved Across History A 166su anthropology professor recently collaborated on a study examining how societies have organized power over thousands of years, challenging assumptions about democracy and decision-making.
166su 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.
166su Alum Leads Local Nonprofit with Mission Close to His Heart After returning to school as an adult, earning two degrees and rising through the ranks at a Central Florida nonprofit, Britt Johnson ’23 ’25MNM is now leading an organization whose mission mirrors his own story.
166su Scientist Sends Blood Clotting Research to Space Hansjorg Schwertz joins the College of Medicine’s Space Medicine team a day before SpaceX 34 is set to launch with his experiment onboard.
Natural Chemical Factories: 166su Study Reveals How Bacteria Build Explosive-Like Molecules Researchers uncover a previously unknown biological pathway that produces rare nitrogen-rich compounds, potentially creating safer and more efficient possibilities across industrial chemistry and healthcare.
166su to Launch Nation’s First Forensic Engineering Course in Fall 2026 The course will educate students on the cause and effects of structural failures and the forensic investigation process, helping prepare them for success in any field of engineering.
166su Emergency Management Faculty Selected for Prestigious FEMA Fellowship From 166su’s top-ranked emergency management program to the highest level of governance in the field, professors Chris Emrich and Claire Connolly Knox are taking their impact to the next level.