ORLANDO, Fla. – The University of Central Florida has announced dozens of job lay-offs at its Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), citing financial challenges and shifting federal funding priorities.

After a thorough review, UCF said the decision was difficult but necessary to ensure responsible stewardship of university and state resources.

UCF said the center, which has contributed valuable energy research and outreach for 50 years, faced a sharp decline in external funding for traditional energy programs.

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“In recent years, FSEC has experienced a decline in external funding, limiting its ability to sustain core research activities,” the university said in a statement. “This challenge was further

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