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Sunday, June 14, 2026 · Belle Isle

UCF Scientist Cracks Bacterial Defense Using Cow Peptide
A UCF researcher discovered that a cow-derived peptide forces drug-resistant bacteria to abandon their protective coating, potentially opening a path for antibiotics to work more effectively.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
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South College Orlando graduates 300 healthcare students in largest ceremony
South College Orlando graduated nearly 300 healthcare students on June 12, the largest commencement in campus history.
Sunday, June 14, 2026

UCF Researcher Tests Probiotic Against Esophageal Cancer
A UCF researcher received $380,000 to study whether probiotics can prevent esophageal cancer in patients with chronic acid reflux.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
