Schools & Kids
08/06/2026 · Belle Isle
UCF Researcher Uses Cow Peptide to Crack Bacterial Defenses
A UCF researcher discovered how a cow-derived peptide breaks down bacterial biofilm defenses, potentially restoring the effectiveness of standard antibiotics against infections that resist treatment.
UCF Researcher Tests Probiotic to Prevent Esophageal Cancer
A UCF researcher received $380,000 to test whether a common probiotic can prevent esophageal cancer in patients with acid reflux disease.
08/06/2026
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.
08/06/2026
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.
08/06/2026
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.
08/06/2026
First-Generation UCF Grad Leverages AI to Boost Nonprofits’ Impact
UCF graduate Ketty Dones uses her expertise in AI and nonprofit management to help Orlando-area organizations enhance their impact.
08/06/2026
UF Eyes $500M Engineering Boom to Tackle Florida Tech Shortage
The University of Florida is pushing for $500 million in state funding to expand engineering facilities, aiming to supercharge STEM education amid Florida's booming tech sector. The proposal targets workforce gaps in high-demand fields like data science and advanced manufacturing. With Gainesville at the epicenter, UF's multibillion-dollar building spree could reshape the state's innovation landscape.
08/06/2026
Florida Senate OKs Bill Capping Teacher Tenure at 4 Years
In a bold move to elevate classroom performance, the Florida Senate has passed legislation limiting teacher tenure to just four years while mandating merit-based evaluations. The measure, aimed at statewide public school gains, reignites a decade-old debate on accountability versus job security. Backed by GOP leaders, it heads to the House amid teacher union pushback.
08/06/2026