UCF Downtown News

A sampling of snapshots that show the full scope of life as a Knight before and during the pandemic.

After enduring childhood abuse, Anthony Daniels spent years in the court system and social services. That experience has inspired him to become a lawyer — like the ones who helped him.

When Oneisha Eugene completes her degree next summer, the accomplishment will be a dream achieved for her immigrant parents — including her father who has been recovering from a brain injury for nearly two decades.

The Orlando Science Center partnered with UCF CREATE to fund an afterschool program where children were taught about STEAM via the scientific and creative backdrop of Pompeii.

Campus adapts the lab’s open-door policy to meet COVID-19 requirements.

The installation, created by artist Nancy Gutkin O’Neil, was produced in partnership with Parramore residents and business owners.

The Community Counseling and Research Center has expanded its services to provide free virtual counseling to Parramore residents in downtown Orlando.

The $73,000 grant will fund the planning of an AmeriCorps program, focusing on communities impacted by COVID-19.

Florida Trend magazine’s honorees represent organizations from Orlando to around Florida.