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Spring 2025

Leading the Charge

After more than three decades of an evolving career at UCF, Provost Michael D. Johnson steps down this summer with confidence that the university will continue its future-focused mission.

An Unseen Issue

With support from the National Institute of Justice and the state of Florida, UCF is educating students and using AI to combat human trafficking.

Fueling the Future: Investing in UCF

Knight Nation rallied together to make a record-breaking impact while celebrating all things Black & Gold.

In Focus

Digital Development: Inspiring Future Engineers and Scientists

In honor of the developing technology district NeoCity, UCF and other partners hosted a STEM showcase for K-12 students and the community.

In Focus

Pain’s Silent Signals

Driven by his nursing experience with newborns, Martin Schiavenato ’07PhD has spent decades developing a tool to measure pain for patients who can’t verbalize it.

Call Security

When the world’s biggest companies need cybersecurity talent, they look to UCF’s acclaimed Collegiate Cyber Defense Club.

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The Cradle of Civilization

UCF researcher Tiffany Earley-Spadoni and her team are uncovering artifacts at an overlooked Mesopotamian site — offering new insights about how ancient humans lived and advanced civilization.

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To the Extreme

Driven by humanity’s endless quest for discovery, UCF researchers are examining how people perform in severe environments to push the frontiers of scientific study.

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Starlit Serenade

UCF’s Symphony Orchestra performed pieces inspired by our planet and its celestial surroundings for this year’s Symphony Under the Stars.

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Plugged In

Laura Stevens ’04 has the same questions and concerns about technology as everyone. As an editor for one of the world’s largest newspapers, she knows how and where to find the answers.

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A Powerful Partnership

Through key research from Pegasus Professor Jayanta Kapat and a Pegasus Partnership, UCF and Siemens Energy continue to advance energy innovation.

Ready for the Front Lines

This UCF alum is advancing the frontiers of modeling, simulation and engineering to redefine military medical training.

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Events

Wed 8 Apr

Career/Jobs

Critiques and Career Express Drop-In (In-Person)

You don't need to make an appointment; just come to the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center. Tuesdays: 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays: 12-2 p.m. Check in on the first floor, and you'll be directed to meet with a Career Peer Advisor…

Wed 8 Apr

Speaker/Lecture/Seminar

SBA Workshop: SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program

The Small Business Administration became responsible for the Veteran Small Business Certification Program (VSBCP) in January 2023. Now that the dust has settled, learn about the new program, the steps to apply and the eligibility criteria to be able to…

Wed 8 Apr

Workshop/Conference

Making "Cents" of Your Transfer

Transferring to UCF? UCF handles financial aid, payments, deadlines and scholarships much differently than your institution does. Attend this workshop to help you make “cents” of your transfer. Session topics include: How to apply for financial aid at UCF and…

Why I Lived in Space*

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