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U.S. News and World Report Most Innovative College 2025

22 of our graduate programs are ranked in the top 100 by U.S. News & World Report.

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Awarded annually to students from the College of Graduate Studies.

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Interdisciplinary Programs

Unique academic programs bring together science, technology and the arts to help you succeed. Discover more at .

“ÐÔÊӽ紫ý is an engine of innovation advancing careers and solving complex problems.”

— John Weishampel, interim dean of the College of Graduate Studies

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Expert Faculty

Our faculty and researchers are focused on enriching the human experience through discovery and innovation.

Orlando has long been known as tourism capital of the U.S., and with the rise of the theme experiences a new class of talent is needed. At ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, students learn from industry experts like Peter Weishar to create theme parks attractions, hotels, live events and other immersive experiences.

Peter Weishar

Reimagining Storytelling Through Themed Experience

Peter Weishar, themed experience graduate program director, shares how ÐÔÊӽ紫ý is preparing graduates to make an impact in this multi-billion-dollar field by providing the industry training, insight and connections needed to succeed.

Novia Berriel

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý is at the cutting edge of everything.”

Olga Harrington Pinto

Olga Harrington Pinto

Doctorate in physics

“People don’t realize that a lot of the technology we develop for space, can help us solve problems here on Earth too. … It is just an amazing opportunity for me as a graduate student to be able to work on this.”

Harrington Pinto was one of eight ÐÔÊӽ紫ý-affiliated researchers — and the only graduate student — to conduct research using early images of the James Webb Space Telescope.

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ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Honors Faculty with 2025 Founders’ Day Awards
More than 240 faculty, including Pegasus Professors and Reach for the Stars honorees, were recognized for their commitment to excellence during the annual Founders’ Day…
Colleges & Campus
2025 Order of Pegasus, Student Awards Celebrates ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s Best and Brightest
During the April 2 Founders’ Day event, 37 students will receive ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s highest student honor, which recognizes those who exemplify excellence in academic achievement, leadership…
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ÐÔÊӽ紫ý to Honor Graduates at Fall 2024 Commencement Dec. 13-14
Graduates will hear from four prominent Central ÐÔÊӽ紫ý leaders during this semester’s commencement ceremonies, which take place at Addition Financial Arena.

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