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Orlando May Ban People Under 21 From Entering Most Bars, Serve Alcohol Until 3 a.m.
Orlando City Leaders are currently working on a proposal to ban patrons under 21 from entering most bars in downtown Orlando after 10 p.m.
The plan, which aims to attract an older crowd in Downtown Orlando, will also allow downtown bars to serve alcohol until 3 a.m.
“We’re not trying to discourage...
May 2nd, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Business, Culture, Economy, News, Night Life | Read More
Annual Statewide Job Fair to be Hosted at UCF Arena
Students and alumni looking for work should plan on attending a statewide job fair being hosted at the UCF Arena this month.
The Florida Career Centers (FCC), representing Florida’s ten state universities, is hosting the Annual Statewide Job Fair on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the UCF Arena. Employer...
May 1st, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Business, Economy, News | Read More
UCF Students Win Business Pitch Contest with ‘Female Urinal’ Idea
The UCF College of Business Administration hosted its annual Joust Business Plan Competition on April 12, in which entrepreneurial students from across many different business disciplines compete for the best, most promising business proposal.
UCF students Taylor Cheeley and Nicole Enterlein, of Team...
April 23rd, 2013 | Business, Economy, News, Student Orgs | Read More
Entrepreneur Works to Grow Personal Business | Life from Mexico to the U.S.
Sitting on his office with a cup of coffee besides him and his fingers on his keyboard, Eduardo Kouri typed an e-mail with the daily pricelist for his customers.
There is a shopping cart stationed at the center of his office filled with the most popular products he sells. He has two chairs by his desk...
April 20th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Business, Culture, Economy, News | Read More
UCF Awarded $55 Million NASA Grant | Largest in School History
NASA has just awarded the University of Central Florida the largest single grant in the history of the school in order to study space weather.
UCF was awarded a $55 million NASA grant to build and launch into space an instrument the size of a microwave oven that will provide unprecedented imaging of...
April 13th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Business, Economy, News, Weather | Read More
SGA Senate Approves $19 Million A&SF Budget Bill | Video
Update: SGA’s Senate rubber-stamped the nearly $19 million budget in less than an hour — making no changes and barely raising any questions. Check back for updates.
The allocation of nearly $19 million of student fee money will be voted on tonight by The University of Central Florida Student...
April 11th, 2013 | Business, Economy, News, Politics, Student Orgs, Tuition, UCF SGA | Read More
Blackstone LaunchPad Expands to UCF, Will Grant 1.4 Million to Students
Blackstone Charitable Foundation is expanding the Blackstone LaunchPad to the University of Central Florida with a three year, 1.4 million dollar grant.
The Blackstone LaunchPad helps students with entrepreneurial ambitions connect with volunteer business leaders who will mentor the students.
The Launchpad...
March 11th, 2013 | Academics, Business, Economy, News, UCF Administration | Read More
Sunshine Week: Why We Think Openness is so Important at UCF
In 1787, a document was birthed in order to regulate a diversified nation; at the time, to only create a government that would not be able to rule tyrannically but instead, serve citizens rightfully. Today that document, known as the United States Constitution, contains important amendments and laws...
March 10th, 2013 | Academics, Beyond UCF, Economy, Editorials, News, Politics, Student Orgs, UCF Administration, UCF Greek Life, UCF SGA, Your Voice | Read More
Move Over Cash, Hello Bitcoin
Ever wanted to buy something discretely over the internet? At least in person you can pay with cash. But online, your options are a little more limited. You’d think someone would have found a way to solve this problem. And you’d be right.
Bitcoin is an online, digital currency that can be...
March 7th, 2013 | Economy, Politics | Read More
UCF Earns Another Recognition as One of the Nation’s “Best Value” Universities
A few weeks ago, UCF earned a spot on Kiplinger’s list for “best value” colleges in the nation. This week, the Princeton Review, one of America’s best-known education services and test-preparation companies, joins Kiplinger in choosing UCF as one of the best academic buys in the country.
The...
February 6th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Economy, News, Tuition, UCF Administration | Read More
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UCF Spared 3% Tuition Increase as Gov. Scott Blocks Hike; Video
May 20, 2013 18:05
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Tickets for Hank Williams Jr. Concert at the UCF Arena Now on Sale
May 19, 2013 22:05
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Report: UCF Student Accused of Causing Fatal Crash; Blood Tested for Alcohol
May 19, 2013 00:05
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History Made at UCF as Golfer Wins Regional Title | Knights on Their Way to NCAA Championships
May 19, 2013 00:05
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UCF Rosen Instructor Reinstated Following Suspension for “Killing Spree” Reference
May 17, 2013 14:05
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