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Spring 2025

To the Extreme

Driven by humanity’s endless quest for discovery, UCF researchers are examining how people perform in severe environments to push the frontiers of scientific study.

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Leading the Charge

After more than three decades of an evolving career at UCF, Provost Michael D. Johnson steps down this summer with confidence that the university will continue its future-focused mission.

The Cradle of Civilization

UCF researcher Tiffany Earley-Spadoni and her team are uncovering artifacts at an overlooked Mesopotamian site — offering new insights about how ancient humans lived and advanced civilization.

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On Campus: Spring 2025

From designing video games to engineering boats for racing, UCF’s campus was full of activity for Spring 2025.

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A Powerful Partnership

Through key research from Pegasus Professor Jayanta Kapat and a Pegasus Partnership, UCF and Siemens Energy continue to advance energy innovation.

Fueling the Future: Investing in UCF

Knight Nation rallied together to make a record-breaking impact while celebrating all things Black & Gold.

In Focus

Digital Development: Inspiring Future Engineers and Scientists

In honor of the developing technology district NeoCity, UCF and other partners hosted a STEM showcase for K-12 students and the community.

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Starlit Serenade

UCF’s Symphony Orchestra performed pieces inspired by our planet and its celestial surroundings for this year’s Symphony Under the Stars.

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An Unseen Issue

With support from the National Institute of Justice and the state of Florida, UCF is educating students and using AI to combat human trafficking.

Call Security

When the world’s biggest companies need cybersecurity talent, they look to UCF’s acclaimed Collegiate Cyber Defense Club.

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Plugged In

Laura Stevens ’04 has the same questions and concerns about technology as everyone. As an editor for one of the world’s largest newspapers, she knows how and where to find the answers.

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Ready for the Front Lines

This UCF alum is advancing the frontiers of modeling, simulation and engineering to redefine military medical training.

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Events

Fri 7 Nov

Social Event

Space Game Tailgate

Blast off with us! Join the College of Sciences, College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the College of Optics and Photonics for an out-of-this-world celebration at the third annual Space Game Tailgate. Date: Friday, Nov. 7, 2025Time: 5–7 p.m.Location: UCF FAIRWINDS…

Fri 7 Nov

Sports

UCF Football vs. Houston (Space Game)

The UCF football team welcomes Houston for its annual Space Game on Friday, November 7. The game will kick off at 8 p.m. Learn more about the history of the Space Game. More information can be found by visiting UCF…

Sat 8 Nov

Sports

UCF Volleyball sv. Iowa State

The UCF volleyball team welcomes Iowa State on Saturday, Nov. 8. UCF students can attend the match for free with valid UCF student ID. General admission tickets are available for purchase on Ticketmaster. For the most up-to-date information about the Knights,…

Why I Lived in Space*

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