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McKenzie Milton Looks Forward to His Next Step in Long Road Back to the Field

After a leg injury put his football career in doubt, UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton mentally prepares himself for the long journey back to the field.

Sports Illustrated

‘Growing Energy and Momentum’ Around Downtown Campus, UCF Leaders Say

Students and faculty are seeing the promise that a downtown community holds.

Orlando Sentinel

UCF Professors Make Dress Out of Hurricane Maria Debris

Spectrum News 13

The UCF Knights Were at the NCAA Final Four. And Took Second Place in this Competition

UCF’s eSports team, the Gaming Knights, took second place in a Rocket League national competition,

UCF, AdventHealth Partner to Identify Suicide Risk of ER Patients

A new mental health screening tool is designed to detected early warning signs of suicide during emergency room visits.

Orlando Sentinel

Researchers Find Method To Make Light Go 30 Times Faster

UCF researchers have discovered a way to control the speed of light, a technique that could cut congestion in optical telecommunications.

One-on-one with UCF President Thad Seymour

UCF interim president Thad Seymour talks about the opportunities that lie ahead.

UCF Police Prepare to Patrol New Downtown Orlando Campus as Fall Debut Approaches

New officers and collaboration with Orlando police and fire departments will help ensure safety of students and faculty at downtown campus.

Orlando Sentinel

UCF Kicks Off 5th Annual Celebrates the Arts Festival

FOX 35 featured some of the talent that is part of this year's UCF Celebrates the Arts, an annual showcase of student and faculty artists at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

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