More than 4,000 students graduated from UCF on Aug. 3, and many of them found their own way to stand out among the crowd at commencement ceremonies by decorating their caps. Whether UCF’s newest alumni drew inspiration from quotes, gave a nod to their future career or thanked their families and pets, here’s a sampling of some of this year’s best that were caught on camera. (Photos by Carly McCarthy ’14, Nicholas Leyva ’15 and Rhiana Raymundo ’19)

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UCF-HCA Florida Healthcare residency programs are playing a
crucial role in bringing more in-demand physicians to the state.

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The Rise of SpaceU
Founded to help fuel talent for the nearby space industry, UCF continues to build its reputation as SpaceU. Here’s a look at the early days of UCF’s space ties and journey to new frontiers.

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The New Era of Simulation
UCF faculty are leading the way for the
evolution of virtual worlds with digital twin.