Pegasus Magazine | The Magazine of University of Central Florida

Unstoppable

After becoming the first African-American woman to graduate from UCF’s engineering program, Marcie (Swilley) Washington ’83 worked for NASA, became an ordained minister, and survived her heart stopping for 22 minutes. Now, she’s tackling her next challenge: cancer.

How Nanotech Can Improve What We’re Wearing

Patches that treat cancer? Hats that stimulate hair growth? Jackets that charge your smartphone? UCF’s NanoScience Technology Center is an epicenter of futuristic wearables.

Driving the Future

Self-driving cars were once science fiction fantasy. Today, Jason Eichenholz ’95MS ’98PhD and his company, Luminar, are making them a reality.

Next Level

Esports is a fast-rising, billion-dollar industry that is threatening to overtake traditional sports. So what is it, exactly?

Why I Am a Festival Kid

Nearly a decade after my first time at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee, I’m still shaking endless amounts of dust out of my camp gear. There are things about music festivals that never leave you.

In This Issue

Spring 2019

UCF Grad Contemporizes the Classic ‘Highlights’ Magazine’

As design director for Highlights magazine, Patrick Greenish ’02 drives the look of a publication that plays an influential role for hundreds of thousands of children across the United States. And that impact isn’t lost on him.

A New Day for Yaupon Tea

You may not spend much time thinking about tea. Two UCF brothers want to change that.

Gallery

On Campus – Spring 2019

With Homecoming celebrations, a GameDay visit and major accomplishments from students and staff, campus was full of memorable experiences.

Feature

A Tale of Two Bands

With the civil rights movement embroiling the nation, Orlando leaders were faced with an important decision: Who would they send to represent the city at the 1964 World’s Fair — the all-black band from Jones High School or the all-white band from Edgewater?

Why I…

Why I Am a Festival Kid

The Advocate

From media to legislation, Azmia Magane ’07 ’09 has always had the strength fight for representation. Now the social work grad uses that strength to battle lupus and raise awareness for the “invisible illness.”

In Focus

UCF Opens the Lockheed Martin Cyber Innovation Lab

As the need for cybersecurity experts across the nation grows, UCF has created a space where students interested in the field can develop their skills.

Just Say Om

Meditation has been an influential practice across the globe for thousands of years. But you might not realize how the ancient art can improve your life.

College Classes for Adults Ages 50 and Up

College after retirement? Actually, it makes a lot of sense.

In Focus

UCF Partners with Nemours for PedsAcademy

More than 50 UCF student-teachers and faculty have been providing tailored instruction to children with chronic illnesses since the program’s launch in August.

Artifact

Making Synthetic Martian Dirt

UCF researchers are setting the standard for extraterrestrial soil.

Feature

Next Level

Esports is a fast-rising, billion-dollar industry that is threatening to overtake traditional sports. So what is it, exactly?

Events

Mon 22 Apr

Arts Exhibit Flights of Fancy: Joy Postle’s Birds

Artist, Poet and Entertainer Joy Postle was one of Florida's pioneering Naturalists, but perhaps is best known for her entertaining and educational stage shows titled "Glamor Birds" in which she would paint Florida's birds while sharing bird songs, m...

Mon 22 Apr

Uncategorized/Other Nature Writing on Display

Stop by the John C. Hitt Library main floor to browse featured selections on Nature Writing. Come to read about how to write about nature, why we should protect our lands, and what benefits nature can add to our busy lives! Feel free to check out the...

Mon 22 Apr

Arts Exhibit SVAD Biannual B.F.A. Spring Exhibition

The SVAD Biannual B.F.A. Spring Exhibition provides the opportunity for undergraduate students majoring in book arts, ceramics, drawing, experimental animation, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to share their research...

UCF Basketball’s Season to Remember

In Focus