UCF Professor Paves the Way for the Promising Future of Special Education Matthew Marino defied odds when doctors told him he鈥檇 never walk again. Now he鈥檚 advancing research to help others overcome their own obstacles at UCF鈥檚 Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute.
Founders’ Day 2026: Faculty Recognized for Excellence The annual event spotlights approximately 280 faculty for excellence, years of service, and other contributions that drive what鈥檚 next at UCF.
UCF Partners With 5 Universities to Offer Exceptional Education Consortium-model Doctoral Program Over the next five years, Project SPARC will provide 22 scholars with fully funded doctoral degrees in exceptional student education, preparing them to lead the next generation of educators serving students with high-intensity needs.