UCF’s Modern(a) Man
A UCF graduate led the charge to create Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine and opened up the possibilities for the future of medicine.
Gold Standard
From trailblazing for women’s soccer to officiating for men’s basketball, Knights reminisce about their Olympic memories.
Giants of Academia
The most prestigious universities in the world are looking at the McNair Scholars coming out of UCF and asking: How can we make a universal impact like that?
Why I Will Always Remember 9/11
Victim Services Director Christine Mouton ’98 ’01MS reflects on what it was like to support 9/11 victims and survivors 20 years ago.
Gateway to the Galaxy
Knights are leading the team helping to
create NASA’s Gateway — an outpost
that will orbit the moon to advance deep
space travel, research and habitation.
Launchpad
Taking Shape
One alum’s global exercise brand is topping the home-fitness industry leaderboard.
Leading by Example
UCF’s new senior vice president for administration and finance
was 34 when he first became a chief financial officer. He’s spent
every day since helping others achieve success.
AlumKnights
Generating a Buzz
How one of the minds behind the ’90s viral sensation The Blair Witch Project continues to evolve transmedia storytelling.
AlumKnights
23 UCF Recollections on the Eve of Retirement
Gene Kruckemyer ’73 reflects on his 52 years at UCF as a student, instructor and news editor as he approaches his next big adventure.
Feature
Giants of Academia
The most prestigious universities in the world are looking at the McNair Scholars coming out of UCF and asking: How can we make a universal impact like that?
Feature
Gateway to the Galaxy
Knights are leading the team helping to
create NASA’s Gateway — an outpost
that will orbit the moon to advance deep
space travel, research and habitation.
In Focus
Lasting Legacy
Derreasha Jones ’21 has left a legacy at UCF by honoring the impact of John T. Washington — one of the university’s first Black faculty members.
A Transformational Investment
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s $40 million gift to UCF — the largest in the university’s history — will strengthen proven pathways to opportunity, fueling student success, academic excellence and faculty research for generations.
Artifact
Gold Standard
From trailblazing for women’s soccer to officiating for men’s basketball, Knights reminisce about their Olympic memories.
In Focus
Good Sports
This year’s spring semester was UCF’s
greatest undertaking in school history as all 16 varsity sports were in action after most traditional fall sports were pushed back.
1ON1
1ON1: Head to Head
Vice President and Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir and Head Football Coach Gus Malzahn talk about their vision for UCF as the future of college football and university athletics.
Gallery
On Campus — Summer 2021
As UCF prepared to slowly transition to pre-pandemic operations, old, new and modified activities made campus come to life.
Events
Fri
22
Oct
Arts Exhibit
2021 Faculty Exhibition
The UCF Art Gallery is proud to present a dynamic exhibition of artworks by the faculty of the UCF School of Visual Arts and Design. These professional artists have received both national and international recognition for their engaging and thought-p...
Fri
22
Oct
Speaker/Lecture/Seminar
Artist Panel: Shannon Lindsey, Carla Poindexter, Debi Starr & Brooks Dierdorff
Join us for a lively discussion about the artists’ disciplines and backgrounds as they actively engage in research and professional practices as faculty of the University of Central Florida.
This event will be hosted in person and virtually!&nb...
Fri
22
Oct
Speaker/Lecture/Seminar
Having a Voice - OnStage and at the Table
In partnership with University of Central Florida Burnett Honors College, Opera Orlando willpresent a panel talk entitled Having a Voice - OnStage and at the Table with acclaimed sopranoand arts administrator Cecilia Violetta López, renowned c...
