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

AlumKnights

Millennial Falcon

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

Artifact

Power Move

Forging the future of endurance-boosting technology.

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.

5 Minutes with Bev Seay

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

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.

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.

Feature

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.

Energy Boost

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

Infographic

Processing Risk

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

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.

Infographic

Fueling the Future

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

Events

Sat 22 Feb

Recreation & Exercise Women's Rugby Club – Home Game

Come cheer on our Women's Rugby Club as they play against Life University here on campus on Sport Club Grass located in RWC Park.

Sat 22 Feb

Sports UCF Men's Basketball vs Tulane

Come cheer on your Knights as they play against Tulane.

Sat 22 Feb

Speaker/Lecture/Seminar Mass Torts and the Fight Against Human Trafficking

The Center of Law and Policy along with the Orange County Bar Association is hosting a CLE event for paralegals and students on Mass Torts and the Fight Against Human Trafficking. Registration: www.cfpainc.org/events/clesemiinars.html

40 Years — And Counting for the Marching Knights

In Focus