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UCF Computer Programmers Bound for 13th World Finals in 14 Years

The UCF team placed in the top 10 for the International Collegiate Programming Contest’s North American Championship, where more than 50 teams competed.

UCF Engineering Students Place 3rd in NASA Tech Challenge

The team of mechanical and aerospace engineering students turned their Senior Design project into an award-winning invention that can protect solar panels in space from the harmful effects of lunar regolith.

Research in 60 Seconds: How Seagrass Helps Coastal Ecosystems Thrive

Biology graduate student Carla Perscky’s research examines environmental stressors on seagrass and how to future-proof critical ecosystems.

New Research Group Aims to Shape Quantum Properties of Light

An award is kickstarting a new quantum research group, leading the charge towards breakthroughs in medical technology, computing and GPS.

UCF Dean and Vice Provost Maggy Tomova Takes New Role in Georgia

Tomova’s last day at UCF is June 30. Associate Dean and Pegasus Professor Joshua Colwell will become interim dean of the College of Sciences on July 1.

UCF Student Selected for Prestigious Internship at The New York Times

The English and journalism student earned the acclaimed opportunity through the Dow Jones News Fund, which has prepared thousands of journalists for careers at respected American media companies.

Epic Universe Launch Provides Immersive Learning Opportunities at UCF

From hospitality to themed experience and engineering, Knights have played a role in creating the new theme park and will continue to learn from the development.

UCF RESTORES Unveils First-of-Its-Kind Resiliency Command Center to Support Florida’s First Responders

Built with purpose, the command center is backed by state and corporate partners, and is ready to serve those who lay their lives on the line for Florida’s communities.

Building Momentum: Theriot to Serve as Dean of the College of Health Professions and Sciences

Grounded in authenticity, Matthew Theriot’s leadership prioritizes collaboration and innovation to prepare future healthcare professionals for team-based care.

No. 15 Rowing Crowned 2025 Big 12 Champions

The historic championship win marks the program’s first Big 12 title, the first conference title since winning the American Athletic Conference for five straight years from 2015 to 2019.

UCF Students’ AI System Assists Orlando Health Robotic Surgeries

Developed through the Senior Design capstone course, the innovation increases efficient use of medical supplies during procedures.

Embarking on a New Journey

Tina Chiarelli has never been one to follow conventional thinking, and now she’s gone where no person has ever before to study the human-elephant conflict.

UCF-HCA Florida Healthcare Residents Lead Research, Projects to Enhance Patient Care

Physicians, pharmacists and health professionals from across Central Florida discussed ways to enhancing the safety, effectiveness and patient experience of healthcare services.

Pegasus Magazine

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Big Red Bus - Donate Blood Today! 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Knight Shadow Program -Virtual Info Session 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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