{"id":144345,"date":"2024-12-12T10:00:27","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T15:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=144345"},"modified":"2025-06-17T13:39:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T17:39:16","slug":"ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"UCF\u2019s 27 Best Photos of 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s a look at some of the most unforgettable photos of the year.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144354\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144354 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-working-in-a-lab.jpg\" alt=\"Student configures wires in a lab\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-working-in-a-lab.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-working-in-a-lab-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-working-in-a-lab-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-working-in-a-lab-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-working-in-a-lab-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144354 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Student configures wires in a lab\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-working-in-a-lab.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-working-in-a-lab-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-working-in-a-lab-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-working-in-a-lab-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-working-in-a-lab-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-working-in-a-lab.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Jan. 5 | Photo by Antoine Hart)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/degree\/electrical-engineering-phd\/#:~:text=The%20Electrical%20Engineering%20PhD%20(one,Electro%2DOptics%2C%20Photonics%2C%20Power\">Electrical engineering<\/a> doctoral student Ganesh Marasini tests real-life grid control operations in UCF\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ece.ucf.edu\/~qu\/labs\/microgrid-control-laboratory\/\">Microgrid Control Lab<\/a> \u2014 a training ground for rising engineers to collaborate, learn and help reimagine the energy grid of the future.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144355\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144355 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fans-celebrates-at-UCF-vs-Kansas-basketball-game.jpg\" alt=\"UCF fans celebrate the Knights on the basketball court at Addition Financial Arena\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fans-celebrates-at-UCF-vs-Kansas-basketball-game.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fans-celebrates-at-UCF-vs-Kansas-basketball-game-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fans-celebrates-at-UCF-vs-Kansas-basketball-game-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fans-celebrates-at-UCF-vs-Kansas-basketball-game-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fans-celebrates-at-UCF-vs-Kansas-basketball-game-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144355 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"UCF fans celebrate the Knights on the basketball court at Addition Financial Arena\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fans-celebrates-at-UCF-vs-Kansas-basketball-game.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fans-celebrates-at-UCF-vs-Kansas-basketball-game-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fans-celebrates-at-UCF-vs-Kansas-basketball-game-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fans-celebrates-at-UCF-vs-Kansas-basketball-game-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fans-celebrates-at-UCF-vs-Kansas-basketball-game-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fans-celebrates-at-UCF-vs-Kansas-basketball-game.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Jan. 10 | Photo by Kadeem Stewart \u201917)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hundreds of fans celebrated UCF men&#8217;s basketball&#8217;s upset win over No. 3 Kansas at Addition Financial Arena.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144356\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144356 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/jars-of-dirt-at-CON-groundbreaking.jpg\" alt=\"Glass jars filled with dirt surround a shovel \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/jars-of-dirt-at-CON-groundbreaking.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/jars-of-dirt-at-CON-groundbreaking-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/jars-of-dirt-at-CON-groundbreaking-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/jars-of-dirt-at-CON-groundbreaking-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/jars-of-dirt-at-CON-groundbreaking-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144356 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Glass jars filled with dirt surround a shovel \" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/jars-of-dirt-at-CON-groundbreaking.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/jars-of-dirt-at-CON-groundbreaking-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/jars-of-dirt-at-CON-groundbreaking-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/jars-of-dirt-at-CON-groundbreaking-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/jars-of-dirt-at-CON-groundbreaking-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/jars-of-dirt-at-CON-groundbreaking.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Jan. 12 | Photo by Kadeem Stewart \u201917)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>UCF <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucf-breaks-ground-on-dr-phillips-nursing-pavilion-that-will-help-address-critical-shortage-strengthen-patient-care\/\">broke ground on the transformational Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion<\/a> at Lake Nona, which is anticipated to open in 2025-26. The new 90,000 square-foot home of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/college\/nursing\/\">College of Nursing<\/a> will help UCF graduate more highly qualified, compassionate nurses for the future.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144359\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144359 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-practicing-with-a-hand-manikin.jpg\" alt=\"A UCF College of Nursing student working on a hand manikin in a lab\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-practicing-with-a-hand-manikin.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-practicing-with-a-hand-manikin-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-practicing-with-a-hand-manikin-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-practicing-with-a-hand-manikin-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-practicing-with-a-hand-manikin-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144359 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"A UCF College of Nursing student working on a hand manikin in a lab\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-practicing-with-a-hand-manikin.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-practicing-with-a-hand-manikin-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-practicing-with-a-hand-manikin-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-practicing-with-a-hand-manikin-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-practicing-with-a-hand-manikin-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-practicing-with-a-hand-manikin.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Jan. 31 | Photo by Kadeem Stewart \u201917)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A student practices with a manikin hand at UCF\u2019s state-of-the-art <a href=\"https:\/\/nursing.ucf.edu\/about\/simulation-labs-classrooms\/\">Simulation, Technology, Innovation and Modeling Center<\/a> in the College of Nursing, which is equipped with advanced medical devices and technology to train nursing students for clinical practice.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144361\" style=\"max-width: 800px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144361 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-track-and-field-sprinter.jpg\" alt=\"A member of the UCF women's track and field team runs on a track\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-track-and-field-sprinter.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-track-and-field-sprinter-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-track-and-field-sprinter-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-track-and-field-sprinter-341x512.jpg 341w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-track-and-field-sprinter-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-track-and-field-sprinter-240x360.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144361 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%201200%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"A member of the UCF women's track and field team runs on a track\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%201200%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-track-and-field-sprinter.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-track-and-field-sprinter-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-track-and-field-sprinter-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-track-and-field-sprinter-341x512.jpg 341w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-track-and-field-sprinter-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-track-and-field-sprinter-240x360.jpg 240w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-track-and-field-sprinter.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(March 15 | Photo by Kadeem Stewart \u201917)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Since kicking off the outdoor season with a top 10 national ranking, the UCF women\u2019s track and field team has clocked some of the world\u2019s fastest times this year.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144363\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144363 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Celebrates-the-Arts-Creative-Clash-2024.jpg\" alt=\"Two people draw artwork on a canvas with markers during UCF's Celebrates the Arts Creative Clash event\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Celebrates-the-Arts-Creative-Clash-2024.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Celebrates-the-Arts-Creative-Clash-2024-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Celebrates-the-Arts-Creative-Clash-2024-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Celebrates-the-Arts-Creative-Clash-2024-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Celebrates-the-Arts-Creative-Clash-2024-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144363 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Two people draw artwork on a canvas with markers during UCF's Celebrates the Arts Creative Clash event\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Celebrates-the-Arts-Creative-Clash-2024.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Celebrates-the-Arts-Creative-Clash-2024-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Celebrates-the-Arts-Creative-Clash-2024-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Celebrates-the-Arts-Creative-Clash-2024-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Celebrates-the-Arts-Creative-Clash-2024-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Celebrates-the-Arts-Creative-Clash-2024.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(April 6 | Photo by Kadeem Stewart \u201917)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>During the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/photos-reflecting-on-ucf-celebrates-the-arts-2024\/\">10th anniversary of UCF Celebrates the Arts<\/a> \u2014 a&nbsp;multi-day festival honoring creative expressions \u2014 artists competed in Creative Clash, a live art event where they raced against the clock to create large-format artwork with markers in front of spectators at Seneff Arts Plaza.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144364\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144364 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spring-2024-commencement.jpg\" alt=\"A graduate holds up their diploma while walking across the stage during UCF's Spring 2024 commencement ceremony at Addition Financial Arena\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spring-2024-commencement.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spring-2024-commencement-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spring-2024-commencement-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spring-2024-commencement-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spring-2024-commencement-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144364 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"A graduate holds up their diploma while walking across the stage during UCF's Spring 2024 commencement ceremony at Addition Financial Arena\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spring-2024-commencement.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spring-2024-commencement-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spring-2024-commencement-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spring-2024-commencement-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spring-2024-commencement-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spring-2024-commencement.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(May 4 | Photo by Kadeem Stewart \u201917)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A graduate walks across the stage during a Spring 2024 commencement ceremony that took place in Addition Financial Arena.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144365\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144365 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/students-in-dorm-room-at-Rosen-College.jpg\" alt=\"Three students study on their laptops while sitting in a dorm room at UCF's Rosen College of Hospitality Management\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/students-in-dorm-room-at-Rosen-College.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/students-in-dorm-room-at-Rosen-College-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/students-in-dorm-room-at-Rosen-College-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/students-in-dorm-room-at-Rosen-College-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/students-in-dorm-room-at-Rosen-College-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144365 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Three students study on their laptops while sitting in a dorm room at UCF's Rosen College of Hospitality Management\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/students-in-dorm-room-at-Rosen-College.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/students-in-dorm-room-at-Rosen-College-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/students-in-dorm-room-at-Rosen-College-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/students-in-dorm-room-at-Rosen-College-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/students-in-dorm-room-at-Rosen-College-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/students-in-dorm-room-at-Rosen-College.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(May 30 | Photo by Kadeem Stewart \u201917)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Three students dove into their studies while hanging out in their dorm room at the <a href=\"https:\/\/hospitality.ucf.edu\">Rosen College of Hospitality Management<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144366\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144366 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Summer-2024-Commencement-Ceremony.jpg\" alt=\"A graduate walks across the stage holding his diploma during UCF's Summer 2024 commencement ceremony at Addition Financial Arena\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Summer-2024-Commencement-Ceremony.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Summer-2024-Commencement-Ceremony-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Summer-2024-Commencement-Ceremony-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Summer-2024-Commencement-Ceremony-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Summer-2024-Commencement-Ceremony-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144366 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"A graduate walks across the stage holding his diploma during UCF's Summer 2024 commencement ceremony at Addition Financial Arena\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Summer-2024-Commencement-Ceremony.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Summer-2024-Commencement-Ceremony-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Summer-2024-Commencement-Ceremony-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Summer-2024-Commencement-Ceremony-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Summer-2024-Commencement-Ceremony-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Summer-2024-Commencement-Ceremony.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Aug. 2 | Photo by Jordan Smith)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A Summer 2024 graduate beams with pride, holding his diploma as he walks across the commencement stage.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144367\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144367 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-filming-of-KYR-campaign-video.jpg\" alt=\"Knightro emerges from smoke holding a UCF speciality license plate \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-filming-of-KYR-campaign-video.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-filming-of-KYR-campaign-video-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-filming-of-KYR-campaign-video-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-filming-of-KYR-campaign-video-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-filming-of-KYR-campaign-video-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144367 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Knightro emerges from smoke holding a UCF speciality license plate \" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-filming-of-KYR-campaign-video.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-filming-of-KYR-campaign-video-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-filming-of-KYR-campaign-video-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-filming-of-KYR-campaign-video-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-filming-of-KYR-campaign-video-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-filming-of-KYR-campaign-video.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Aug. 30 | Photo by Nick Leyva \u201915)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Knightro shows off a UCF specialty license plate while filming a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4LkBf1md3kA\">Knight Your Ride campaign video<\/a> at Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy\u2019s Studio 500. To Knight Your Ride, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/florida-license-plates\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144368\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144368 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-works-in-a-Florida-Space-Institute-lab.jpg\" alt=\"Student wearing a white lab coat works on equipment in a lab\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-works-in-a-Florida-Space-Institute-lab.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-works-in-a-Florida-Space-Institute-lab-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-works-in-a-Florida-Space-Institute-lab-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-works-in-a-Florida-Space-Institute-lab-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-works-in-a-Florida-Space-Institute-lab-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144368 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Student wearing a white lab coat works on equipment in a lab\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-works-in-a-Florida-Space-Institute-lab.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-works-in-a-Florida-Space-Institute-lab-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-works-in-a-Florida-Space-Institute-lab-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-works-in-a-Florida-Space-Institute-lab-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-works-in-a-Florida-Space-Institute-lab-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-works-in-a-Florida-Space-Institute-lab.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Sept. 6 | Photo by Antoine Hart)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>UCF students are conducting groundbreaking research at <a href=\"https:\/\/fsi.ucf.edu\/\">Florida Space Institute<\/a> labs, paving the way for the future of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/space\/\">space exploration<\/a> and innovation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144369\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144369 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fighter-jets-flying-over-FBC-Mortgage-Stadium.jpg\" alt=\"Two fighter jets fly over a crowd of fans in FBC Mortgage Stadium during the UCF versus Sam Houston football game\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fighter-jets-flying-over-FBC-Mortgage-Stadium.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fighter-jets-flying-over-FBC-Mortgage-Stadium-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fighter-jets-flying-over-FBC-Mortgage-Stadium-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fighter-jets-flying-over-FBC-Mortgage-Stadium-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fighter-jets-flying-over-FBC-Mortgage-Stadium-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144369 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Two fighter jets fly over a crowd of fans in FBC Mortgage Stadium during the UCF versus Sam Houston football game\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fighter-jets-flying-over-FBC-Mortgage-Stadium.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fighter-jets-flying-over-FBC-Mortgage-Stadium-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fighter-jets-flying-over-FBC-Mortgage-Stadium-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fighter-jets-flying-over-FBC-Mortgage-Stadium-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fighter-jets-flying-over-FBC-Mortgage-Stadium-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/fighter-jets-flying-over-FBC-Mortgage-Stadium.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Sept. 7 | Photo by Mark Godin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Two fighter aircrafts flew over FBC Mortgage Stadium during the pregame ceremony for the Family Weekend football game, where the Knights defeated the Sam Houston State University Bearkats, 45-14.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144370\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144370 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/RJ-Harvey-scores-touchdown_UCF-vs-Sam-Houston.jpg\" alt=\"UCF running g back RJ Harvey crossing into the end zone for a touchdown during the UCF versus Sam Houston football game\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/RJ-Harvey-scores-touchdown_UCF-vs-Sam-Houston.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/RJ-Harvey-scores-touchdown_UCF-vs-Sam-Houston-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/RJ-Harvey-scores-touchdown_UCF-vs-Sam-Houston-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/RJ-Harvey-scores-touchdown_UCF-vs-Sam-Houston-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/RJ-Harvey-scores-touchdown_UCF-vs-Sam-Houston-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144370 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"UCF running g back RJ Harvey crossing into the end zone for a touchdown during the UCF versus Sam Houston football game\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/RJ-Harvey-scores-touchdown_UCF-vs-Sam-Houston.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/RJ-Harvey-scores-touchdown_UCF-vs-Sam-Houston-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/RJ-Harvey-scores-touchdown_UCF-vs-Sam-Houston-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/RJ-Harvey-scores-touchdown_UCF-vs-Sam-Houston-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/RJ-Harvey-scores-touchdown_UCF-vs-Sam-Houston-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/RJ-Harvey-scores-touchdown_UCF-vs-Sam-Houston.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Sept. 7 | Photo by Mark Godin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Running back RJ Harvey crossed into the end zone for a touchdown during the Knight&#8217;s second home game of the season against Sam Houston.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144371\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144371 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/TapeMeasure-robot-climbing-steps.jpg\" alt=\"A student guides a dog-like robot up the steps of John C. Hitt Library located at UCF's main campus\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/TapeMeasure-robot-climbing-steps.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/TapeMeasure-robot-climbing-steps-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/TapeMeasure-robot-climbing-steps-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/TapeMeasure-robot-climbing-steps-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/TapeMeasure-robot-climbing-steps-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144371 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"A student guides a dog-like robot up the steps of John C. Hitt Library located at UCF's main campus\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/TapeMeasure-robot-climbing-steps.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/TapeMeasure-robot-climbing-steps-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/TapeMeasure-robot-climbing-steps-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/TapeMeasure-robot-climbing-steps-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/TapeMeasure-robot-climbing-steps-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/TapeMeasure-robot-climbing-steps.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Sept. 17 | Photo by Nick Leyva &#8217;15)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A student guides TapeMeasure, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/pegasus\/no-bark-all-byte\/\">UCF\u2019s semiautonomous dog-like robot<\/a>, up the steps of the John C. Hitt Library, demonstrating its advanced navigation capabilities for innovative research by students and faculty.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144373\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144373 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Air-Force-ROTC-student-salutes.jpg\" alt=\"A UCF Air Force ROTC student in uniform salutes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Air-Force-ROTC-student-salutes.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Air-Force-ROTC-student-salutes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Air-Force-ROTC-student-salutes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Air-Force-ROTC-student-salutes-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Air-Force-ROTC-student-salutes-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144373 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"A UCF Air Force ROTC student in uniform salutes\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Air-Force-ROTC-student-salutes.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Air-Force-ROTC-student-salutes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Air-Force-ROTC-student-salutes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Air-Force-ROTC-student-salutes-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Air-Force-ROTC-student-salutes-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-Air-Force-ROTC-student-salutes.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Sept. 17 | Photo by Kadeem Stewart \u201917)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A member of UCF Air Force ROTC Detachment 159 salutes while being filmed on campus for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=onQaZg51qdc\">the university\u2019s new commercial<\/a>, showcasing UCF as a place for those who dare to invent the future.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144374\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144374 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Annika-Emmett-wearing-a-bionic-arm.jpg\" alt=\"Health science student Annika Emmett tries on a bionic arm at the Limbitless Solutions office\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Annika-Emmett-wearing-a-bionic-arm.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Annika-Emmett-wearing-a-bionic-arm-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Annika-Emmett-wearing-a-bionic-arm-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Annika-Emmett-wearing-a-bionic-arm-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Annika-Emmett-wearing-a-bionic-arm-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144374 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Health science student Annika Emmett tries on a bionic arm at the Limbitless Solutions office\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Annika-Emmett-wearing-a-bionic-arm.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Annika-Emmett-wearing-a-bionic-arm-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Annika-Emmett-wearing-a-bionic-arm-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Annika-Emmett-wearing-a-bionic-arm-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Annika-Emmett-wearing-a-bionic-arm-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Annika-Emmett-wearing-a-bionic-arm.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Sept. 19 | Photo by Nick Leyva \u201915)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Annika Emmett, a health sciences student, and Limbitless Solutions intern and past bionic arm recipient, tries on a bionic arm, showcasing its advanced technology that empowers children with limb differences.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144378\" style=\"max-width: 800px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-144378 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-studying-at-UCF-Downtown.jpg\" alt=\"A student sits at a table working on her tablet at the UCF Downtown campus\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-studying-at-UCF-Downtown.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-studying-at-UCF-Downtown-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-studying-at-UCF-Downtown-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-studying-at-UCF-Downtown-341x512.jpg 341w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-studying-at-UCF-Downtown-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-studying-at-UCF-Downtown-240x360.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-144378 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%201200%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"A student sits at a table working on her tablet at the UCF Downtown campus\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%201200%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-studying-at-UCF-Downtown.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-studying-at-UCF-Downtown-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-studying-at-UCF-Downtown-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-studying-at-UCF-Downtown-341x512.jpg 341w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-studying-at-UCF-Downtown-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-studying-at-UCF-Downtown-240x360.jpg 240w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/student-studying-at-UCF-Downtown.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Sept. 24 | Photo by Kadeem Stewart \u201917)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This year, UCF Downtown, in partnership with Valencia College, celebrates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/pegasus\/5-years-forward\/\">five years of educational excellence<\/a>. The campus has welcomed more than 7,000 students and awarded 10,300 degrees since opening in 2019.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144380\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-144380 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/rover-testing-at-the-Exolith-Lab.jpg\" alt=\"Two people wearing Hazmat suits operate a rover in the regolith bin at UCF's Exolith Lab\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/rover-testing-at-the-Exolith-Lab.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/rover-testing-at-the-Exolith-Lab-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/rover-testing-at-the-Exolith-Lab-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/rover-testing-at-the-Exolith-Lab-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/rover-testing-at-the-Exolith-Lab-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-144380 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Two people wearing Hazmat suits operate a rover in the regolith bin at UCF's Exolith Lab\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/rover-testing-at-the-Exolith-Lab.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/rover-testing-at-the-Exolith-Lab-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/rover-testing-at-the-Exolith-Lab-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/rover-testing-at-the-Exolith-Lab-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/rover-testing-at-the-Exolith-Lab-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/rover-testing-at-the-Exolith-Lab.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Sept. 25 | Photo by Nick Leyva \u201915)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Two space scientists operate a rover on the world\u2019s largest simulated lunar surface, located in UCF\u2019s Exolith Lab. The lab\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/pegasus\/from-dust-to-discovery\/\">Lunar Highland Regolith Test Bin<\/a> was developed in partnership with the Florida Space Institute to support space exploration research.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144382\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144382 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-at-Knight-Walk.jpg\" alt=\"Two cheerleaders interact with a young UCF fan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-at-Knight-Walk.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-at-Knight-Walk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-at-Knight-Walk-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-at-Knight-Walk-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-at-Knight-Walk-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144382 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Two cheerleaders interact with a young UCF fan\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-at-Knight-Walk.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-at-Knight-Walk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-at-Knight-Walk-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-at-Knight-Walk-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-at-Knight-Walk-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-at-Knight-Walk.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Sept. 28 | Photo by Kadeem Stewart \u201917)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Before the UCF Knights took on the Colorado Buffaloes, two cheerleaders interacted with a young UCF fan during Knight Walk at IOA Plaza, the lively pregame tradition where fans, the marching band, and the cheer and dance teams rally together to welcome the football team before kickoff.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144383\" style=\"max-width: 800px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-144383 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-perform-on-the-sidelines.jpg\" alt=\"Two UCF cheerleaders performing on the sidelines at FBC Mortgage Stadium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-perform-on-the-sidelines.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-perform-on-the-sidelines-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-perform-on-the-sidelines-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-perform-on-the-sidelines-341x512.jpg 341w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-perform-on-the-sidelines-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-perform-on-the-sidelines-240x360.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-144383 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%201200%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Two UCF cheerleaders performing on the sidelines at FBC Mortgage Stadium\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%201200%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-perform-on-the-sidelines.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-perform-on-the-sidelines-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-perform-on-the-sidelines-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-perform-on-the-sidelines-341x512.jpg 341w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-perform-on-the-sidelines-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-perform-on-the-sidelines-240x360.jpg 240w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheerleaders-perform-on-the-sidelines.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Oct. 12 | Photo by Kadeem Stewart \u201917)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>UCF\u2019s cheer team amped up the crowd as the Knights took on the University of Cincinnati Bearcats at FBC Mortgage Stadium.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144384\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-144384 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/NLE-Choppa-performs-at-Concert-Knight-2024.jpg\" alt=\"Rapper NLE Choppa performing at Concert Knight during UCF's Homecoming Week\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/NLE-Choppa-performs-at-Concert-Knight-2024.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/NLE-Choppa-performs-at-Concert-Knight-2024-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/NLE-Choppa-performs-at-Concert-Knight-2024-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/NLE-Choppa-performs-at-Concert-Knight-2024-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/NLE-Choppa-performs-at-Concert-Knight-2024-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-144384 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Rapper NLE Choppa performing at Concert Knight during UCF's Homecoming Week\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/NLE-Choppa-performs-at-Concert-Knight-2024.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/NLE-Choppa-performs-at-Concert-Knight-2024-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/NLE-Choppa-performs-at-Concert-Knight-2024-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/NLE-Choppa-performs-at-Concert-Knight-2024-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/NLE-Choppa-performs-at-Concert-Knight-2024-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/NLE-Choppa-performs-at-Concert-Knight-2024.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Oct. 24 | Photo by Kadeem Stewart \u201917)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Rapper NLE Choppa performed at Concert Knight presented by UCF Homecoming at Addition Financial Arena.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144386\" style=\"max-width: 800px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144386 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheer-team_Spirit-Splash-2024.jpg\" alt=\"UCF cheerleaders perform stunt routine during Spirit Splash at UCF's main campus\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheer-team_Spirit-Splash-2024.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheer-team_Spirit-Splash-2024-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheer-team_Spirit-Splash-2024-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheer-team_Spirit-Splash-2024-341x512.jpg 341w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheer-team_Spirit-Splash-2024-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheer-team_Spirit-Splash-2024-240x360.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144386 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%201200%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"UCF cheerleaders perform stunt routine during Spirit Splash at UCF's main campus\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%201200%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheer-team_Spirit-Splash-2024.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheer-team_Spirit-Splash-2024-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheer-team_Spirit-Splash-2024-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheer-team_Spirit-Splash-2024-341x512.jpg 341w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheer-team_Spirit-Splash-2024-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheer-team_Spirit-Splash-2024-240x360.jpg 240w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/UCF-cheer-team_Spirit-Splash-2024.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Oct. 25 | Photo by Paige Wilson \u201917)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The cheer team hyped up the crowd with a high-energy stunt routine before students charged into the Reflecting Pond to catch homecoming rubber ducks at Spirit Splash.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144387\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144387 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spirit-Splash-2024_Knightro-crowd-surfs.jpg\" alt=\"Knightro surfs over a crowd of students during Spirit Splash held at UCF's Reflecting Pond\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spirit-Splash-2024_Knightro-crowd-surfs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spirit-Splash-2024_Knightro-crowd-surfs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spirit-Splash-2024_Knightro-crowd-surfs-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spirit-Splash-2024_Knightro-crowd-surfs-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spirit-Splash-2024_Knightro-crowd-surfs-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144387 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Knightro surfs over a crowd of students during Spirit Splash held at UCF's Reflecting Pond\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spirit-Splash-2024_Knightro-crowd-surfs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spirit-Splash-2024_Knightro-crowd-surfs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spirit-Splash-2024_Knightro-crowd-surfs-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spirit-Splash-2024_Knightro-crowd-surfs-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spirit-Splash-2024_Knightro-crowd-surfs-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Spirit-Splash-2024_Knightro-crowd-surfs.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Oct. 25 | Photo by Paige Wilson \u201917)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Knightro surfed over a crowd of students at Spirit Splash, UCF\u2019s biggest homecoming tradition.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144388\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-144388 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-holding-a-2024-Spirit-Splash-duck.jpg\" alt=\"Knightro holding a cowboy-themed Spirit Splash duck\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-holding-a-2024-Spirit-Splash-duck.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-holding-a-2024-Spirit-Splash-duck-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-holding-a-2024-Spirit-Splash-duck-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-holding-a-2024-Spirit-Splash-duck-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-holding-a-2024-Spirit-Splash-duck-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-144388 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Knightro holding a cowboy-themed Spirit Splash duck\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-holding-a-2024-Spirit-Splash-duck.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-holding-a-2024-Spirit-Splash-duck-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-holding-a-2024-Spirit-Splash-duck-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-holding-a-2024-Spirit-Splash-duck-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-holding-a-2024-Spirit-Splash-duck-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-holding-a-2024-Spirit-Splash-duck.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Oct. 25 | Photo by Kadeem Stewart \u201917)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>During Spirit Splash, Knightro even secured a cowboy-themed rubber duck, celebrating this year\u2019s theme: Cowboys vs. Aliens.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144389\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-144389 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-2024-SpaceU-Luncheon.jpg\" alt=\"Knightro poses in front of a giant moon backdrop while wearing a blue, constellation-themed SpaceU cape\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-2024-SpaceU-Luncheon.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-2024-SpaceU-Luncheon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-2024-SpaceU-Luncheon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-2024-SpaceU-Luncheon-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-2024-SpaceU-Luncheon-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-144389 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Knightro poses in front of a giant moon backdrop while wearing a blue, constellation-themed SpaceU cape\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-2024-SpaceU-Luncheon.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-2024-SpaceU-Luncheon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-2024-SpaceU-Luncheon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-2024-SpaceU-Luncheon-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-2024-SpaceU-Luncheon-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Knightro-at-2024-SpaceU-Luncheon.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Nov. 1 | Photo by Mark Godin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Knightro posed with a constellation-themed SpaceU cape in front of a giant moon backdrop at UCF\u2019s 2024 SpaceU Luncheon, honoring the university\u2019s ties to space exploration and innovation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144390\" style=\"max-width: 800px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-144390 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Alexander-N.-Cartwright-at-KSC.jpg\" alt=\"UCF President Alexander N. Cartwright stands next to rocket engines in a facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Alexander-N.-Cartwright-at-KSC.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Alexander-N.-Cartwright-at-KSC-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Alexander-N.-Cartwright-at-KSC-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Alexander-N.-Cartwright-at-KSC-341x512.jpg 341w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Alexander-N.-Cartwright-at-KSC-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Alexander-N.-Cartwright-at-KSC-240x360.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-144390 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%201200%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"UCF President Alexander N. Cartwright stands next to rocket engines in a facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%201200%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Alexander-N.-Cartwright-at-KSC.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Alexander-N.-Cartwright-at-KSC-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Alexander-N.-Cartwright-at-KSC-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Alexander-N.-Cartwright-at-KSC-341x512.jpg 341w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Alexander-N.-Cartwright-at-KSC-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Alexander-N.-Cartwright-at-KSC-240x360.jpg 240w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/Alexander-N.-Cartwright-at-KSC.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Nov. 8 | Photo by Nick Leyva \u201915)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>UCF President Alexander N. Cartwright stands next to rocket engines while touring facilities during a visit to NASA\u2019s Kennedy Space Center.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From groundbreaking research to commencement and game day excitement, revisit the year\u2019s standout moments in this photo collection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":242,"featured_media":144347,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"lazy_load_responsive_images_disabled":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":"","_wp_rev_ctl_limit":""},"categories":[54523,3,5,6,12,17,23,24,26,27],"tags":[19309,4869,1004,54449,54160,1775,2688,13090,3086,4068,4361,4389,14918,18102,7947,4857,13252,12851,18237],"tu_author":[],"class_list":["post-144345","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-academics","category-arts","category-colleges","category-community","category-health","category-medicine","category-research","category-science-technology","category-sports","category-student-life","tag-alexander-cartwright","tag-college-of-nursing","tag-commencement","tag-dr-phillips-nursing-pavilion","tag-exolith-lab","tag-florida-space-instit","tag-knightro","tag-limbitless-solutions","tag-mens-basketball","tag-rosen-college-of-hospitality-management","tag-space","tag-spirit-splash","tag-student-life","tag-student-success","tag-track-and-field","tag-ucf-athletics","tag-ucf-celebrates-the-arts","tag-ucf-downtown","tag-ucf-football"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>UCF\u2019s 27 Best Photos of 2024 | University of Central Florida News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"From groundbreaking research to commencement and game day excitement, revisit the year\u2019s standout moments in this photo collection.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"UCF\u2019s 27 Best Photos of 2024\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"From groundbreaking research to commencement and game day excitement, revisit the year\u2019s standout moments in this photo collection.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"University of Central Florida News | UCF Today\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UCF\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-12-12T15:00:27+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-06-17T17:39:16+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/students-at-downtown-Orlando-sign.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Juzanne Martin\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@UCF\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@UCF\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Juzanne Martin\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"10 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Juzanne Martin\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/85cf3bab26b268af0b080375c968e4c7\"},\"headline\":\"UCF\u2019s 27 Best Photos of 2024\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-12-12T15:00:27+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-06-17T17:39:16+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1057,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/wp-content\\\/blogs.dir\\\/20\\\/files\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/students-at-downtown-Orlando-sign.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Alexander N. Cartwright\",\"College of Nursing\",\"Commencement\",\"Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion\",\"Exolith Lab\",\"Florida Space institute\",\"knightro\",\"Limbitless Solutions\",\"men's basketball\",\"Rosen College of Hospitality Management\",\"space\",\"Spirit Splash\",\"Student Life\",\"student success\",\"Track and Field\",\"UCF Athletics\",\"UCF Celebrates the Arts\",\"UCF Downtown\",\"UCF Football\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Academics\",\"Arts &amp; Culture\",\"Colleges &amp; Campus\",\"Community\",\"Health &amp; Medicine\",\"Medicine\",\"Research\",\"Science &amp; Technology\",\"Sports\",\"Student Life\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"copyrightYear\":\"2024\",\"copyrightHolder\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/#organization\"}},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\\\/\",\"name\":\"UCF\u2019s 27 Best Photos of 2024 | University of Central Florida News\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/wp-content\\\/blogs.dir\\\/20\\\/files\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/students-at-downtown-Orlando-sign.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-12-12T15:00:27+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-06-17T17:39:16+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/85cf3bab26b268af0b080375c968e4c7\"},\"description\":\"From groundbreaking research to commencement and game day excitement, revisit the year\u2019s standout moments in this photo collection.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/wp-content\\\/blogs.dir\\\/20\\\/files\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/students-at-downtown-Orlando-sign.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/wp-content\\\/blogs.dir\\\/20\\\/files\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/students-at-downtown-Orlando-sign.jpg\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":800,\"caption\":\"Students Alexica Nieves, Nyjah Nesmith, Isabella Pezzo and Anna Reed posed for a selfie together in downtown Orlando, which ranks as the No. 1 Best College City in Florida for the second year in a row, according to WalletHub. (Sept. 24 | Photo by Kadeem Stewart \u201917)\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"UCF\u2019s 27 Best Photos of 2024\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/\",\"name\":\"University of Central Florida News | UCF Today\",\"description\":\"Central Florida Research, Arts, Technology, Student Life and College News, Stories and More\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/85cf3bab26b268af0b080375c968e4c7\",\"name\":\"Juzanne Martin\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/dde4c9f74164c19f7bd715ca1d859765427075cacceca377f7744b48a843a240?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/dde4c9f74164c19f7bd715ca1d859765427075cacceca377f7744b48a843a240?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/dde4c9f74164c19f7bd715ca1d859765427075cacceca377f7744b48a843a240?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Juzanne Martin\"},\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/author\\\/ju068089\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ucf.edu\\\/news\\\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\\\/#local-main-organization-logo\",\"url\":\"\",\"contentUrl\":\"\",\"caption\":\"University of Central Florida\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"UCF\u2019s 27 Best Photos of 2024 | University of Central Florida News","description":"From groundbreaking research to commencement and game day excitement, revisit the year\u2019s standout moments in this photo collection.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"UCF\u2019s 27 Best Photos of 2024","og_description":"From groundbreaking research to commencement and game day excitement, revisit the year\u2019s standout moments in this photo collection.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\/","og_site_name":"University of Central Florida News | UCF Today","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UCF","article_published_time":"2024-12-12T15:00:27+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-06-17T17:39:16+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":800,"url":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/students-at-downtown-Orlando-sign.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Juzanne Martin","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@UCF","twitter_site":"@UCF","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Juzanne Martin","Est. reading time":"10 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\/"},"author":{"name":"Juzanne Martin","@id":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/85cf3bab26b268af0b080375c968e4c7"},"headline":"UCF\u2019s 27 Best Photos of 2024","datePublished":"2024-12-12T15:00:27+00:00","dateModified":"2025-06-17T17:39:16+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\/"},"wordCount":1057,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/students-at-downtown-Orlando-sign.jpg","keywords":["Alexander N. Cartwright","College of Nursing","Commencement","Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion","Exolith Lab","Florida Space institute","knightro","Limbitless Solutions","men's basketball","Rosen College of Hospitality Management","space","Spirit Splash","Student Life","student success","Track and Field","UCF Athletics","UCF Celebrates the Arts","UCF Downtown","UCF Football"],"articleSection":["Academics","Arts &amp; Culture","Colleges &amp; Campus","Community","Health &amp; Medicine","Medicine","Research","Science &amp; Technology","Sports","Student Life"],"inLanguage":"en-US","copyrightYear":"2024","copyrightHolder":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/#organization"}},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\/","url":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\/","name":"UCF\u2019s 27 Best Photos of 2024 | University of Central Florida News","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/students-at-downtown-Orlando-sign.jpg","datePublished":"2024-12-12T15:00:27+00:00","dateModified":"2025-06-17T17:39:16+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/85cf3bab26b268af0b080375c968e4c7"},"description":"From groundbreaking research to commencement and game day excitement, revisit the year\u2019s standout moments in this photo collection.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/students-at-downtown-Orlando-sign.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/students-at-downtown-Orlando-sign.jpg","width":1200,"height":800,"caption":"Students Alexica Nieves, Nyjah Nesmith, Isabella Pezzo and Anna Reed posed for a selfie together in downtown Orlando, which ranks as the No. 1 Best College City in Florida for the second year in a row, according to WalletHub. (Sept. 24 | Photo by Kadeem Stewart \u201917)"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"UCF\u2019s 27 Best Photos of 2024"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/","name":"University of Central Florida News | UCF Today","description":"Central Florida Research, Arts, Technology, Student Life and College News, Stories and More","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/85cf3bab26b268af0b080375c968e4c7","name":"Juzanne Martin","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dde4c9f74164c19f7bd715ca1d859765427075cacceca377f7744b48a843a240?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dde4c9f74164c19f7bd715ca1d859765427075cacceca377f7744b48a843a240?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dde4c9f74164c19f7bd715ca1d859765427075cacceca377f7744b48a843a240?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Juzanne Martin"},"url":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/author\/ju068089\/"},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-27-best-photos-of-2024\/#local-main-organization-logo","url":"","contentUrl":"","caption":"University of Central Florida"}]}},"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/students-at-downtown-Orlando-sign-300x200.jpg","primary_category":3,"primary_tag":19309,"author_byline":"Juzanne Martin","acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144345","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/242"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=144345"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144345\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":144434,"href":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144345\/revisions\/144434"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/144347"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=144345"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=144345"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=144345"},{"taxonomy":"tu_author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tu_author?post=144345"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}