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UCF Board of Trustees May Discuss Possible 1.7% Tuition Increase Thursday
The UCF Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday in the Live Oak Ballroom and may discuss a potential 1.7% tuition increase to keep up with inflation.
This tuition increase is due to a provision that allows tuition to increase automatically to keep up with inflation if the legislators don’t increase...
May 22nd, 2013 | Academics, News, Student Orgs, Tuition, UCF Administration, UCF SGA | Read More
Class of 2017 Summer Orientations Begin at UCF | Video
The UCF class of 2017′s first round of summer orientations have officially begun, meaning the new students are only weeks away from starting classes.
Summer orientations began on Monday as hundreds of students (and parents) visited the University of Central Florida to tour, learn important information...
May 21st, 2013 | Academics, Entertainment, News, Student Orgs | Read More
UCF Spared 3% Tuition Increase as Gov. Scott Blocks Hike; Video
UCF was spared a 3% tuition increase along with the rest of Florida’s colleges and universities after Gov. Rick Scott vetoed the hike from the state budget.
On Monday, Scott blocked the tuition hike that was part of the state’s overall budget, around $74 billion.
“I worry about the...
May 20th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, News, Politics, Tuition | Read More
Report: UCF Student Accused of Causing Fatal Crash; Blood Tested for Alcohol
A UCF student is being accused of causing a fatal crash early Saturday morning and has had her blood drawn to test for alcohol, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Dana McKinnon, 22, suffered minor injuries in the early-morning crash in Orlando that left one person dead.
The driver of the van, Vinh Vo,...
May 19th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Crime, News, Safety | Read More
History Made at UCF as Golfer Wins Regional Title | Knights on Their Way to NCAA Championships
History was made Saturday at the University of Central Florida after UCF student became the first Knight ever to win an individual NCAA Regional title.
UCF junior Greg Eason took home the title at the NCAA Tempe Regional, held at Arizona State’s Karsten Golf Course. In addition to Eason’s victory,...
May 19th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Golf, News, Sports | Read More
UCF Rosen Instructor Reinstated Following Suspension for “Killing Spree” Reference
An instructor at the University of Cenrtal Florida’s Rosen Campus was reinstated after being placed on administrative leave following a reference he made to “a killing spree” during one of his class sessions, the Orlando Sentinel reports.
According to the Orlando Sentienl, a university spokesman...
May 17th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, News, UCF Administration | Read More
UCF Greek Grades and Sizes Released for Spring 2013; Full Report
KnightNews.com has just obtained the full list of fraternity and sorority grade point averages and sizes for Spring 2013.
Phi Delta Theta remains the largest fraternity on campus with 127 members, followed by Theta Chi (120) and Zeta Beta Tau (105). Alpha Delta Pi also remains the largest sorority at...
May 16th, 2013 | Academics, News, Student Orgs, UCF Greek Life | Read More
Intermittent Parking Garage Closures at UCF for Maintenance, Graduations
Several parking garages at UCF will experience interment closures due to maintenance and graduation ceremonies for nearby high schools.
Parking garage C will be closed from May 20th to June 30th for annual maintenance. Levels one and two will be available for parking on or before summer B term begins....
May 16th, 2013 | News | Read More
Important Dates for Summer Enrollment at UCF
The first term of summer 2013 classes has begun at UCF and students should be aware of several important dates for each term.
Students may log on to myUCF to drop and swap courses until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Courses may be added until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2013.
The Summer A,...
May 15th, 2013 | News, Tuition, UCF Administration | Read More
Transportation Safety Board Recommends Tougher Drinking Standards for Drivers
On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommenced that all 50 states lower the threshold to the drinking and driving standard from 0.08 blood-alcohol content rate (BAC) to 0.05 BAC in an effort to curb the nation’s drunk driving death toll.
Lowering the rate to 0.05 would...
May 14th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, News, Politics, Safety | Read More
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UCF Board of Trustees May Discuss Possible 1.7% Tuition Increase Thursday
May 22, 2013 20:05
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Class of 2017 Summer Orientations Begin at UCF | Video
May 21, 2013 14:05
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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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