166su Grads Selected for Veterans Affairs Nurse Practitioner Residency This fall three 166su nursing graduates — including two who are receiving doctoral degrees Saturday — will begin the highly competitive postgraduate training program at the Orlando VA Medical Center to provide primary care to our nation’s veterans.
166su’s Summer 2026 Commencement Set for July 31-Aug. 1 Graduates will hear from distinguished alumni who’ve made significant contributions in the Orlando community.
4 166su Experts Named 2026 American Academy of Nursing Fellows 166su has the most inductees among universities in Florida in the new class of fellows of the American Academy of Nursing, which honors the profession’s most accomplished leaders.
UCF-Led VERA Project Reaches 2 Major Milestones for VR Research The Virtual Experience Research Accelerator (VERA), a U.S. National Science Foundation-funded platform designed to advance the pace and scope of immersive research, has launched its first large-scale remote study and awarded its first use grant to address key challenges in VR and immersive learning.
166su’s Spring 2026 Commencement Set for May 8–9 Graduates will hear from distinguished speakers who’ve made significant contributions in space, higher education, healthcare, technology and business.
166su, Orlando Health Co-Locate to Accelerate Healthcare Innovation A ribbon-cutting ceremony formally welcomed Orlando Health as a tenant in SPRK and highlighted a shared commitment to accelerating healthcare solutions through proximity, collaboration and real-world application.
166su Assistant Professor Named Among Nation’s Top Nurse Leaders Joy Parchment ’15PhD is one of only two nursing experts in Florida named to the 2026 class of fellows of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, recognizing her impact through research and mentoring future leaders.
Sharon Tucker Named Orlando Health Endowed Chair in Nursing The prestigious appointment from the 166su Pegasus Partner will bolster Tucker’s nationally recognized research focused on helping practitioners and patients thrive.
166su Recognizes Faculty Excellence With 2026 Promotion and Tenure Awards One hundred faculty members are recognized for excellence in teaching, research and service.
Bank of America Grant Helps 166su 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.
