Pegasus magazine - The magazine of the University of Central Florida

From Knights to Kings: The 2017 National Championship Season

From winless in 2015 to undefeated in 2017, the UCF Knights shocked the college football world this season with a perfect 13-0 record, a major CFP Peach Bowl victory and a National Championship.

Why I Sing in Black and White

Orlando Poet Laureate Susan Lilley ’75 ’80MA on why she writes poetry.

Buzz Worthy

Kristin Harris ’11 has the job pop culture nerds dream about.

I Am We

What causes someone to sacrifice self for community?

In This Issue

Spring 2018

Life After Coal

A UCF alum is helping eastern Kentucky find the light at the end of the tunnel.

AlumKnights

Buzz Worthy

Kristin Harris ’11 has the job pop culture nerds dream about.

In Focus

Josh Heupel Named UCF Football Head Coach

UCF Football has a new head coach to lead the 2018 season.

Feature

I Am We

What causes someone to sacrifice self for community?

Meet the Presidential Search Committee

Here are the 15 people tasked with finding our next leader, who will expand on UCF’s commitment to bold academics, innovative research and international impact.

How 10,000 Steps a Day Can Save Your Relationships

(And How to Get Started Today)

Why I…

Why I Sing in Black and White

Orlando Poet Laureate Susan Lilley ’75 ’80MA on why she writes poetry.

Artifact

The Grad Hatters

Capping off four years with creativity.

Opinion

The New War On Drugs

UCF is preparing future doctors to address the opioid crisis by changing their approach to pain management.

Feature

Healing Through Understanding

Diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder as a toddler, medical student Jessica Fernandez is proving that healing others is about more than science — it’s about empathy and compassion.

In Focus

UCF College of Medicine Makes a Wish Come True

For one special day, Make-a-Wish kid Hannah Culler experienced being a doctor at UCF College of Medicine.

In Focus

Learning the Ropes

The UCF ropes course challenges students to reach new heights.

Events

Sun 22 Apr

Concert/Performance UCF University and Concert Bands Concert

The UCF University and Concert Bands present their final concert of the academic year. Free and open to the public. No Ticket Required.

Mon 23 Apr

Social Event Study Union: Transfer Lounge

Take a break from studying to join TTS and Tau Sigma for snacks and stress-relieving games. You can hangout with us for a few games or just a quick visit!

Mon 23 Apr

Speaker/Lecture/Seminar Materials and Process Design for Sustainable Electrochemical Energy Storage

NanoScience Technology Center NSTC SEMINAR SERIES Materials and Process Design for Sustainable Electrochemical Energy Storage Zheng Chen, Ph.D. Department of NanoEngineering University of California, San Diego Abstract: The development of n...

On Campus – Spring 2018

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