Pegasus Magazine | The Magazine of University of Central Florida

Life After Hate

The first two decades of Angela King ’07 ’09MA’s life were fueled by bullying, violence and her involvement in white supremacist organizations. She has spent the past two decades trying to make amends — and helping others leave hate groups.

Helping the Helpers

From treating post-traumatic stress disorder to creating devices that detect toxins such as fentanyl, UCF is making first responders’ jobs easier and safer.

Why We Started ‘Pegasus’

Twenty-five years ago, Jim Hobart ’91 and Mike Hinn ’92 took UCF’s Reach for the Stars motto to heart — and haven’t stopped since.

Processing Risk

Could eating processed foods while pregnant increase the likelihood of childhood autism? Recent findings by UCF researchers suggest yes.

Power Move

Forging the future of endurance-boosting technology.

In This Issue

Fall 2019

In Focus

The Driving Spirit Behind UCF’s ‘Charge On’ Commercial

Whether you’re at a sporting event, academic award ceremony or out wearing UCF gear, the words “Charge On!” unite those affiliated with the university.

Feature

Expression Meets Inspiration at UCF Downtown

The new UCF Downtown campus reflects — and inspires — the energy and personalities of the more than 7,000 students who started classes there this August.

In Focus

40 Years — And Counting for the Marching Knights

Since 1980, UCF Marching Knights have been a major force at the university.

AlumKnights

Millennial Falcon

How Jacqueline (Cade) King ’12 helped dreams come true for generations of Star Wars fans.

Infographic

Fueling the Future

UCF successfully raised more than $500 million to support student success, faculty retention and student-athlete performance.

Infographic

Processing Risk

Could eating processed foods while pregnant increase the likelihood of childhood autism? Recent findings by UCF researchers suggest yes.

Artifact

Power Move

Forging the future of endurance-boosting technology.

In Focus

UCF CREATES and Page 15 Mentor Tomorrow’s Animators

After receiving a grant from Walt Disney World Resort, the two programs developed a summer animation camp for 20 kids to channel their creativity.

Gallery

On Campus — Fall 2019

From a new campus opening downtown to major wins for athletics, there was a lot to celebrate during the UCF Fall 2019 semester.

Energy Boost

One of the most technologically innovative startups is paving the way to a more affordable renewable energy future.

5 Minutes with Bev Seay

UCF’s new chair for the Board of Trustees opens up about personal passions and professional practices.

Why I…

Why We Started ‘Pegasus’

Twenty-five years ago, Jim Hobart ’91 and Mike Hinn ’92 took UCF’s Reach for the Stars motto to heart — and haven’t stopped since.

Events

Tue 21 Jan

Speaker/Lecture/Seminar How to Start Your Business

Presented by Chuck Wheeler, FSBDC at UCF Consultant A three-hour seminar designed to help entrepreneurs understand what it takes to start a business. Topics included business plans, legal forms of business, and licensing requirements. Registering for...

Tue 21 Jan

Workshop/Conference Performance Management 1.0 - LDR004 (Faculty & Staff Supervisors Only)

As a supervisor, your role is to coach, motivate, and empower others to use their skills, expertise, and ideas to produce results. What is performance management and how do you do it? Come learn about best practices in performance management, the ben...

Tue 21 Jan

Arts Exhibit Gaudnekolor Pop by Walter Gaudnek

GAUDNEKOLOR POP, a solo exhibition by Walter Gaudnek, celebrates the artist’s 50th and final year as a professor in the School of Visual Arts and Design at the University of Central Florida. Walter Gaudnek and his daughter Yve Gaudnek (a current UC...

40 Years — And Counting for the Marching Knights

In Focus