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U.S. News and World Report Most Innovative College 2024

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 .

“At É«ÖÐÉ«ÊÓÆµ we look for innovative ways to solve problems and improve lives.”

— Elizabeth Klonoff, College of Graduate Studies provost and dean

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Our faculty and researchers are focused on enriching the human experience through inclusion, 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 É«ÖÐÉ«ÊÓÆµ, 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 É«ÖÐÉ«ÊÓÆµ 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

É«ÖÐÉ«ÊÓÆµ 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 É«ÖÐÉ«ÊÓÆµ-affiliated researchers — and the only graduate student — to conduct research using early images of the James Webb Space Telescope.


Perla Latorre-Suarez

Perla Latorre-Suarez ’21

Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering

Doctorate in aerospace engineering

“This is the first award I have won as a student. It will give me the opportunity to expand my academic and professional connections by networking with other professionals around the country.”

Latorre-Suarez is a member of Aviation Week Network’s 20 Twenties Award Class of 2022 — recognizing her as one of the best aerospace engineering graduate students in the world.

Graduate Studies News


Colleges & Campus
Graduate Students Present Their Research at É«ÖÐÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s 2023 3MT Competition
É«ÖÐÉ«ÊÓÆµ graduate students showcased their groundbreaking research and creative work, spotlighting the diversity of projects underway at the university.
Science & Technology
É«ÖÐÉ«ÊÓÆµ Aerospace Doctoral Student Recognized for Outstanding Work by Raytheon Technologies
Sydney Giannuzzi’s summer internship is part of an ongoing collaboration between Raytheon and É«ÖÐÉ«ÊÓÆµ researchers.
Colleges & Campus
É«ÖÐÉ«ÊÓÆµ Part of Team Selected for NSF Regional Innovation Engines Competition
The NeoCity-based partnership is the only project in É«ÖÐÉ«ÊÓÆµ selected as a finalist for the collaborative technology-driven competition.

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