Strengthening Our Nation
As America works to improve its security, UCF researchers are contributing by fortifying our infrastructure, advancing our technology and training the next generation who will carry on their charge.
Fall 2021
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Feature
Ahead of the Game
The story behind how UCF’s Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy grew into an industry game changer.
Feature
Reaching for the Stars and Stripes
UCF’s Lou Frey
Institute and faculty
are helping develop
civic education
standards to
encourage engaged
citizenship.
In Focus
Back to Bouncin’
UCF’s 2021 season opener was one to remember with return to the full game day experience and the start of the Gus Malzahn era.
Launchpad
Connected Care
A UCF alum’s healthcare app aims to alleviate stress for patients’ loved ones while keeping them informed.
Artifact
Getting Real
Cutting-edge hologram technology is helping train UCF’s future healthcare professionals.
AlumKnights
House Call
Tom Weichart ’04MS reflects on his time as a nurse at the White House during the George W. Bush presidency.
In Focus
Lights, Camera, Action
Premiering in February 2022, UCF will be featured on The College Tour, which was co-produced by a local film company staffed by alums.
Gallery
On Campus — Fall 2021
From a Welcome Back Social to Hispanic Heritage Month observances, there was a lot to celebrate during the Fall 2021 semester.
Feature
On Tap
Hospitality management students learn the science behind America’s billion-dollar beer-brewing industry.
Infographic
Picture-perfect Proteins
A UCF researcher is developing new technologies to study protein movement in human cells in an effort to advance our ability to treat diseases.
In Focus
Supporting Surfside Responders
Faculty members of UCF RESTORES helped support the mental health of first responders at the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo building in Surfside, Florida.
Why I…
Why I Still Believe in Magic
George A. Kalogridis ’76 shares his journey of helping Walt Disney World open its doors 50 years ago as a busboy to eventually rising as one of its top executives.
