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Iraq War Veteran: Heroes Fighting in ‘Coronavirus Campaign’ Deserve Medals, Too | Opinion

Shaquill and Shaquem Griffin to Give UCF Commencement Address

UCF Students Raise Thousands in Virtual Relay for Life Race During Coronavirus Pandemic

Despite Early Gains, Puerto Rico Stumbles in Data Darkness Amid Lack of Coronavirus Tests

Fernando Rivera, director of UCF's Puerto Rico Research Hub, weighs in on Puerto Rico's response and approach to fighting the Coronavirus.

A History Professor Gave Students an Unusual Assignment. Here are the Results.

Kevin Mitchell Mercer, an adjunct history professor, asked students to select an artifact about their lives as college students during a pandemic. The results were "moving and heartbreaking."

The Washington Post

New UCF President Prepares to Guide University Through Coronavirus Pandemic

UCF's new president, Dr. Alexander Cartwright, is eager to lead UCF through the pandemic and help find innovative solutions to fight the virus and help the community along the way.

Coronavirus Economic Effect on Sports

Richard Lapchick of UCF's DeVos Sport Business Management program speaks with News 13 about the devastating loss the sports industry is experiencing, economically and beyond, due to the Coronavirus.

Spectrum News 13

UCF Signee Isaiah Adams Is First Knight to Earn Florida Mr. Basketball Honors

The 6-foot-5 wingman averaged 23.7 points and 11.1 rebounds per game this past season for the Paxon School for Advanced studies, his Jacksonville-area school.

Orlando Sentinel

UCF Restores Program Offering Coronavirus Mental Health Help

UCF RESTORES, known for its innovative PTSD treatment, is creating videos on how to cope with stress and anxiety for the community during the pandemic.

Spectrum News 13

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