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UCF Knights, Alums Represented in College Football 25

From being a Marching Knight to a 3D environment/lighting artist, Victoria Torres ’24 has a unique perspective on the development of EA SPORTS’ latest video game.

UCF Knights to Represent at 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, Paralympics

Five Knights will be present at the Olympics, which take place July 26-Aug. 1, and one will compete in the Paralympics, which happen Aug. 28-Sept. 8.

UCF Alum Brandon Brown Named New Director of TIDES

Brown currently serves as president of the Sport Marketing Association and is a marketing consultant for sport entities such as Fox Sports and the NFL.

Kenneth Dixon Pledges $10 Million to Empower UCF Students’ Career Readiness, Elevate Athletics

The UCF alumnus continues to give back to the university, having donated more than $15 million to UCF over the past 20 years.

Orlando Named Top Sports Event City in U.S.

UCF’s athletic successes, city partnerships and talent pipeline helped the city clinch the Sports Business Journal’s distinction.

UCF Alumnus Taylor Gerring Pledges $5.5 Million for New Football Building

This is the largest single cash pledge commitment ever by an individual for UCF Athletics.

UCF Football Announces 2024 Schedule

The Knights will then face an early road test, as they open Big 12 Conference play at TCU on Sept. 14.

UCF Wins 2024 D1A Coed Cheerleading Title

The Knights claimed their fourth national title in the event and first since 2020.

UCF Takes Down No. 3 Kansas in 1st Big 12 Home Game

The Knights kicked off their four-game stretch against Top-25 ranked opponents with a 65-60 win over the Jayhawks.

VIDEO: UCF’s 2023 Year In Review

From groundbreaking research to being the youngest school to join the Big 12, this year Knight Nation reached new stars.

UCF in the News

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Why NASA is Sticking With Boeing

The Verge

What Space Travel Does to the Body

Sydney Morning Herald

Digital Access Key to Boosting Diabetes Self-Management Education Uptake for Older Adults

Healio: Endocrine Today

Events at UCF

Sep 20

Collective Bargaining Session - AFSCME 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sep 20

Orlando Magic Innovation Challenge at UCF 6:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sep 20

UCF Volleyball vs. Nevada 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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