Knights Do That podcast News

UCF alum and Harvard-MIT bioengineering doctoral student Christopher Clifford ’22 shares his personal and professional insights into diabetes, finding your own version of success, and his hopes for the future of bioengineering. 

Renowned composer and Pegasus Professor Stella Sung shares the importance of integrating science and the arts, as well as her research on using virtual and augmented reality in the classical concert setting. 

Bethany Backes, an assistant professor in the Violence Against Women faculty cluster who worked for the Department of Justice for more than 10 years, shares what it means to be a champion both against violence and for social justice. 

Debra Knox, director of UCF’s Communication Disorders Clinic, shares the growing need for speech language pathology professionals, the constantly evolving nature of the field and what it means to help so many Central Floridian families. 

Fernando Rivera, the founding director of UCF’s Puerto Rico Research Hub, highlights the local to global impact of the center and how it helps uphold the university’s Hispanic Serving Institution designation. 

Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Johnson discusses strategic decision-making that serves a greater good, how universities serve a critical function to society and the future of higher education. 

Peter Weishar, UCF’s themed experience program director, shares how UCF is preparing graduates to make an impact in this multi-billion dollar field by providing the industry training, insight and connections needed to succeed. 

As UCF’s official podcast returns, get to know the Knight who will be sharing stories of the innovators, entrepreneurs and creators making an impact on the world. 

Theater student Alex Cumming reflects on his favorite moments as his time as host comes to an end. Season three of Knights Do That launches this fall with a new host.