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40 Years — And Counting for the Marching Knights
Fall 2019
Since 1980, UCF Marching Knights have been a major force at the university.
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5 Minutes with Bev Seay
Fall 2019
UCF’s new chair for the Board of Trustees opens up about personal passions and professional practices.
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Energy Boost
Fall 2019
One of the most technologically innovative startups is paving the way to a more affordable renewable energy future.
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Expression Meets Inspiration at UCF Downtown
Fall 2019
The new UCF Downtown campus reflects — and inspires — the energy and personalities of the more than 7,000 students who started classes there this August.
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Fueling the Future
Fall 2019
UCF successfully raised more than $500 million to support student success, faculty retention and student-athlete performance.
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Helping the Helpers
Fall 2019
From treating post-traumatic stress disorder to creating devices that detect toxins such as fentanyl, UCF is making first responders’ jobs easier and safer.
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Life After Hate
Fall 2019
The first two decades of Angela King ’07 ’09MA’s life were fueled by bullying, violence and her involvement in white supremacist organizations. She has spent the past two decades trying to make amends — and helping others leave hate groups.
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Millennial Falcon
Fall 2019
How Jacqueline (Cade) King ’12 helped dreams
come true for generations of Star Wars fans.
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On Campus — Fall 2019
Fall 2019
From a new campus opening downtown to major wins for athletics, there was a lot to celebrate during the UCF Fall 2019 semester.
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Power Move
Fall 2019
Forging the future of
endurance-boosting
technology.
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Processing Risk
Fall 2019
Could eating processed foods while pregnant increase the likelihood of childhood autism? Recent findings by UCF researchers suggest yes.
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The Driving Spirit Behind UCF’s ‘Charge On’ Commercial
Fall 2019
Whether you’re at a sporting event, academic award ceremony or out wearing UCF gear, the words “Charge On!” unite those affiliated with the university.
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UCF CREATES and Page 15 Mentor Tomorrow’s Animators
Fall 2019
After receiving a grant from Walt Disney World Resort, the two programs developed a summer animation camp for 20 kids to channel their creativity.
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Why We Started ‘Pegasus’
Fall 2019
Twenty-five years ago, Jim Hobart ’91 and Mike Hinn ’92 took UCF’s Reach for the Stars motto to heart — and haven’t stopped since.
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A New Day for Yaupon Tea
Spring 2019
You may not spend much time thinking about tea.
Two UCF brothers want to change that.
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A Tale of Two Bands
Spring 2019
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?
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College Classes for Adults Ages 50 and Up
Spring 2019
College after retirement? Actually, it makes a lot of sense.
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Driving the Future
Spring 2019
Self-driving cars were once science fiction fantasy. Today, Jason Eichenholz ’95MS ’98PhD and his company, Luminar, are making them a reality.
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House of Highlights
Spring 2019
Before he even graduated, Omar Raja ’16 launched a popular Instagram account and landed a career
with Bleacher Report. Here’s how he made it happen.
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How Nanotech Can Improve What We’re Wearing
Spring 2019
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.
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Just Say Om
Spring 2019
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.
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Making Synthetic Martian Dirt
Spring 2019
UCF researchers are setting the standard for extraterrestrial soil.
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Next Level
Spring 2019
Esports is a fast-rising, billion-dollar industry that is threatening to overtake traditional sports. So what is it, exactly?
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On Campus – Spring 2019
Spring 2019
With Homecoming celebrations, a GameDay visit and major accomplishments from students and staff, campus was full of memorable experiences.
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The Advocate
Spring 2019
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.”
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UCF Basketball’s Season to Remember
Spring 2019
The men’s and women’s basketball teams kept the momentum rolling from UCF’s stellar football season with exceptional performances of their own this year.Spring 2019 | By Jenna Marina Lee
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UCF Grad Contemporizes the Classic ‘Highlights’ Magazine’
Spring 2019
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.
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UCF Opens the Lockheed Martin Cyber Innovation Lab
Spring 2019
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.
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UCF Partners with Nemours for PedsAcademy
Spring 2019
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.
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Unstoppable
Spring 2019
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.
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Why I Am a Festival Kid
Spring 2019
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.
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1ON1: Presidential Edition
Summer 2018
President John C. Hitt and President-elect Dale Whittaker discuss life lessons learned, their favorite UCF tradition and the future of UCF.
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Golden Guild
Summer 2018
Much more than a shiny token, President Hitt’s Pegasus ring represents a big commitment to UCF — and he’s not the only person to wear one.
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Hitt’s World
Summer 2018
Being the president of a university — especially one of the nation’s largest — is, without a doubt, a busy job. So before the board meetings and after the special events, every president deserves a chance to relax, unwind and enjoy a glass of club soda (with a little lime). Well, that’s assuming every president is like our very own John C. Hitt. Here are a few more of his favorite things, each one offering a glimpse into his world.
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Hitt-isms
Summer 2018
Insight, wisdom and tongue-in-cheek musings from UCF’s fourth president.
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How President Hitt Built a Legacy
Summer 2018
Over the past 26 years, President John C. Hitt has grown UCF in size, standing and scholarship. But Hitt’s ability to guide growth extends beyond the university and into the entire Central Florida region. Here are a few of his major accomplishments.
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Knight Vision
Summer 2018
How John C. Hitt changed Central Florida for the better.
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My 26-year Love Affair
Summer 2018
Martha Hitt on why she fell — and keeps falling — in love with UCF.
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President Hitt’s Final Commencement
Summer 2018
Behind the scenes of President Hitt’s final commencement ceremonies this spring. Summer 2018 | Photos by Nick Leyva ’15
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President John C. Hitt’s Inaugural Address
Summer 2018
On November 19, 1992, UCF’s fourth president, John C. Hitt, delivered his inaugural address, “Vital Force, Vital Partner.” Here is his full speech.
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The Whittakers Support Students at Knight-Thon
Summer 2018
Dale and Mary Whittaker help students power through UCF’s oldest philanthropic tradition. Summer 2018
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Who Is John Hitt?
Summer 2018
For a quarter century, President John C. Hitt worked to put UCF on the map. But who is the man behind the evolution?
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Why I’ll Always Be a Knight
Summer 2018
President Hitt shares what it means to be a Knight.
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Creating a Scene
Summer 2017
Central Florida is becoming a hotbed of artistic activity — from theater to graphic design to cultivated graffiti — and UCF grads are at the center of the creative boom.
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Drawing Middle-earth
Summer 2017
Graham Judd ’09 brings the plants of Tolkein’s Middle-earth to life in a new book.
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Good Vibrations
Summer 2017
Sam Borkson ’01 creates art to inspire friendship with the world.
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In a Flash
Summer 2017
1 prompt. 6 writers. 150 words or fewer.
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More Than Meets the Eye
Summer 2017
Each piece of public art at UCF tells the story of the faculty, staff and community members who make these works available to the public.
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Ninth Annual UCF-Orlando Jazz Festival
Summer 2017
The 2017 UCF-Orlando Jazz Festival included performances from guitarist Peter Bernstein, trumpeter Leroy Jones and The Jazz Professors.
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On Beat
Summer 2017
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On Campus – Summer 2017
Summer 2017
From art classes to UCFastival and Holi, the UCF campus during the Spring 2017 semester was a vibrant, inspiring place to be.
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Pegasus Takes Flight
Summer 2017
Pegasus, the UCF symbol, soars among the stars in a new mural by local artist Boy Kong.
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The Art of Limbitless
Summer 2017
Limbitless Solutions’ bionic arms highlight each child’s passion and personality.
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The Start of Something Big
Summer 2017
How a moment of creative inspiration has fueled President John C. Hitt’s 25-year tenure at UCF.
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Third Annual UCF Celebrates the Arts at Dr. Phillips Center
Summer 2017
UCF Celebrates the Arts held its third annual weeklong showcase in April, allowing students to take their creative work from the classroom to center stage at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Orlando.Summer 2017
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Turning Points
Summer 2017
Looking back on a turnaround season that culminated with a landmark postseason run, UCF men’s basketball head coach Johnny Dawkins recalls five defining moments.
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UCF Breaks Ground on Downtown Campus
Summer 2017
UCF and Valencia College broke ground on a new partnership campus in downtown Orlando that will serve 7,700 students from both schools when it opens in 2019.Summer 2017
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UCF Remembers Pulse One Year Later
Summer 2017
One year after the tragic event, UCF paid tribute to the 49 people killed on June 12, 2016, and unveiled a mural dedicated to the two Knights who lost their lives.
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V for Venditti
Summer 2017
Robert Venditti ’01MA and the roundabout way he’s achieved success as a writer.
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What Is Creativity?
Summer 2017
UCF faculty explore the idea.
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Why I Reign
Summer 2017
Performance artist Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz discusses her Reinas series and how she channels queens to unravel societal traumas and anxieties.
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Your Brain on Music
Summer 2017
A popular class breaks down how our brains respond to music.
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A Latina with Drive
Fall 2016
Cyndia Morales Muñiz ’13EdD went from being the first in her family to graduate from college to being named a Top Latino Leader.
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Artifact: Under Pressure
Fall 2016
Artists come to UCF’s Flying Horse Editions for serious printing
power.
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First Frost
Fall 2016
Relive the first win of the season and Scott Frost’s first victory as head coach at UCF.
Fall 2016
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Helpers and Healers
Fall 2016
Not surprisingly, of the thousands of people who responded after Pulse, many have a UCF connection. Here, in their words, are their stories.
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Igniting UCF’s Future
Fall 2016
UCF launched a $500 million fundraising campaign — the most ambitious in the university’s history.
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Neighborhood by Neighborhood
Fall 2016
Twenty-three years and $12 million ago, Harris Rosen revitalized Tangelo Park. Now he’s doing the same thing in Parramore.
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New Kid on the Cell Block
Fall 2016
Amanda Stephen ’08 is the newest inmate on Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black.
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Off the Court
Fall 2016
UCF head basketball coaches on their passion for the game and mentoring student-athletes.
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On Campus: Fall 2016
Fall 2016
From Move-in Day and Convocation to Fan Fest and a Black Lives Matter vigil, the UCF campus offers a variety of ways for students to participate.
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Reptile Refuge
Fall 2016
UCF to build a permanent sea turtle conservation research facility in Brevard County.Fall 2016
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Room with a Worldview
Fall 2016
A new building on Memory Mall puts international students front and center.Fall 2016
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The Best Photos of 2016
Fall 2016
The past year has been filled with triumphs and devastation. From graduations and world-renowned speakers to the heartbreak felt after the Pulse shootings, Pegasus shares the 33 photos that showcase UCF’s year in review.
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The Place Maker
Fall 2016
Six ways to build a better community according to Jennifer Marvel ’12, executive director of Orlando’s Audubon Park Garden District.
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Why I Gave Back
Fall 2016
UCF economics professors helped me make the connection between my studies and my passion. Now, I want to return the favor.
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Writing to Heal
Fall 2016
Whether it’s breaking the stigma of mental illness or
overcoming childhood hardships, a UCF professor and her students are helping
others heal through creative writing.
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Briefs: Summer 2016
Summer 2016
UCF ranks No. 1 for higher education performance in the state of Florida, announces new head coaches and a VP of research, and more…
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Destination Downtown
Summer 2016
At UCF’s new downtown Orlando campus, thousands of students will tap into the heart of the City Beautiful.
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Go for Launch
Summer 2016
UCF Professor Joshua Colwell and his team of physics faculty and students watched as their experiment rocketed to space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard. Summer 2016
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Heavy Metal
Summer 2016
Meteorites give physics students a rock-solid connection to cosmic
theories.
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Intergalactic Symphony
Summer 2016
Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer presented an out-of-this-world performance during UCF Celebrates the Arts.Summer 2016
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It’s All Geek to Me
Summer 2016
John Joseph Adams ’00 is discovering the next generation of sci-fi authors.
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Knight View
Summer 2016
UCF’s Robinson Observatory offers a stellar view of the night sky.
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Knights In Space
Summer 2016
Learn about the work UCF researchers are doing on nearly every planet in our solar system and beyond.
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On Campus: Summer 2016
Summer 2016
Nearly 8,000 students graduated during spring commencement ceremonies, the Knights showed off their skills under new football Head Coach Scott Frost at the annual spring game, and Bill Nye the Science Guy visited campus to encourage students to change the world.
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One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for UCF
Summer 2016
UCF has been committed to space exploration since before man’s first step on the moon.By Angie Lewis ’03
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Opinion: Space Tourism
Summer 2016
UCF professors debate the pros and cons of space tourism.
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Such Great Heights
Summer 2016
In 2009, Nicole Stott ’92 spent 91 days in space, which gave her a new perspective on life. Now she wants to share it with the world through art.
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UCF Stands with Orlando
Summer 2016
On June 12, Orlando was attacked when a shooter went into Pulse nightclub in downtown and killed 49 and injured 53. A vigil was held to honor those affected, including two members of the UCF community.By the staff at Pegasus
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Where to Next?
Summer 2016
With research expanding throughout our solar system and beyond, the human race is on the cusp of a new Space Age. We turned to UCF scientists to reveal what space exploration will look like in the future.
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Why I Jumped
Summer 2016
Former Google VP and UCF alumnus Alan Eustace ’79 ’81MS ’84PhD fell a world-record 26 miles from Earth’s stratosphere all in the name of science.By Alan Eustace ’79 ’81MS ’84PhD
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Written in the Stars
Summer 2016
UCF’s motto is Reach for the Stars, and the constellation Pegasus shows us the way. For centuries, it has been a guide for travelers and astronomers alike, whether by land, sea or air.
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1ON1
Spring 2016
Vice President and Director of Athletics Danny White
and Head Football Coach Scott Frost discuss being the new guys, learning the
important lessons and their big plans for the future of UCF Athletics.
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A Steady Course
Spring 2016
Last summer, Hye Jung Kim, ’09, spent seven weeks aboard a 62-foot canoe modeled on the type ancient Polynesians used to sail the Pacific.
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Artifact: Under Wraps
Spring 2016
Egyptian mummies reveal
secrets from the past to inspire future scientists.
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Big Shot
Spring 2016
In November, UCF ice hockey played for the largest crowd in its 19-year history at Orlando’s Amway Center.
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Driven to Serve
Spring 2016
For UCF Alumni Association
executive director Julie Stroh, a decision to give back has transformed
her life in profound ways.
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Energizing the Future
Spring 2016
Grace Bochenek, ’98, director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory, on energy sources, fossil fuels and the importance of STEM education for America’s future.
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Finding Balance
Spring 2016
UCF researchers are working to make Florida as
habitable for the people who live and work here as the plants and wildlife that
depend on it for survival.
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Get to Know Your Trustees
Spring 2016
The board of trustees ensures UCF’s
future is bright by providing governance and guidance to the president and
establishing the mission and priorities of the university.
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Global Health
Spring 2016
UCF students and faculty partner with University of Florida and local physicians to serve rural communities in the Dominican Republic.
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Good Move
Spring 2016
UCF’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is
helping families transform motorized toy cars into a way for children to
explore their environment.
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Heart of the Campus
Spring 2016
How a push
in the right direction led to the creation of the cultural hub of the UCF
student body.
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News Briefs: Spring 2016
Spring 2016
Limbitless unveils new hands-free wheelchair, UCF takes top honors for academics and innovations, Cheerleaders score another victory and more…
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On Campus: Spring 2016
Spring 2016
Photos: 20th anniversary of Spirit Splash, parents of Steven Sotloff speak to journalism students, C-SPAN bus on campus, and the Big Read
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School + Sobriety
Spring 2016
A new group on campus is making it easier for students going through recovery to balance sobriety with their studies and a social life.
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Start Up Here
Spring 2016
UCF’s growing entrepreneurial culture is empowering students
to successfully navigate their way from concept to launch.
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Tacko Fall – Mastering the Rebound
Spring 2016
UCF basketball center
Tacko Fall has never let a few near misses keep him down.
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The New Newsroom
Spring 2016
UCF journalism students are learning to use mobile devices to capture
breaking news and jobs after graduation.
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10 Years of FAIRWINDS
Fall 2015
The UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center
celebrates an important anniversary.
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Artifact: Bone Collector
Fall 2015
Animal remains offer unique insights for UCF biologists.
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Backstage Pass
Fall 2015
In July 2015, the Limbitless Solutions team made its first international donation of a custom robotic hand to 6-year-old Paulo Boa Nova from Brazil. And a film crew documented the entire process for the UCF Impact campaign.
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Briefs, News & Notes: Fall 2015
Fall 2015
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Building Character
Fall 2015
How Knightro landed a date for Homecoming
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Game Plan for a Cure
Fall 2015
A new Orlando bowl game will benefit the fight to defeat
breast cancer and the work of an innovative UCF College
of Medicine researcher.
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Global Distribution
Fall 2015
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Hacking D.C.
Fall 2015
UCF cyber defense champions infiltrate
U.S. national security hot spots on a
victory tour of the nation’s capital.
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On Campus: Fall 2015
Fall 2015
Slideshow: Greater Orlando Heart Walk for the American Heart Association, class of 2019 convocation, President Hitt welcomed 200 new faculty, Step Right Up: Art of the Sideshow at the UCF Art Gallery
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Raising a Ruckus
Fall 2015
Marketing guru Seth Godin lets College of Business Administration students in on a few of his best secrets to success.
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Ripple Effect
Fall 2015
For first-generation college students, earning a degree can transform their future in remarkable ways along with everyone in their family for generations to come.
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Rising Beyond Barriers
Fall 2015
UCF’s Adaptive Climbing Program empowers students with different abilities to experience the thrills and health rewards of indoor rock climbing at the Recreation and Wellness Center.
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Screen Time
Fall 2015
Emily Hart, 99, vice president of original programming for Disney Junior, knew from a young age that she wanted a career entertaining children.
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The Art of the Interview
Fall 2015
Take a few pointers from TV news anchor and political
talk show host Ybeth Bruzual, ’05, who has learned to get
answers from some of the most difficult interview subjects
possible: politicians.
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The Power of Inclusion
Fall 2015
For people with intellectual disabilities, UCFs Inclusive Education Services is creating a pathway to a higher education and a brighter future.
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Ultimate Tailgating Guide
Fall 2015
Here are a few tailgating tips and tricks from fellow Knights fans that are sure to score points with your guests.
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Wide World of Sports
Fall 2015
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Anatomy Lab of Dreams
Summer 2015
A College of Medicine professor designed this ultimate
facility so students can learn with state-of-the-art technology.
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Briefs, News & Notes: Summer 2015
Summer 2015
Rolling Stones in Orlando, Knights Honored, New UCF Leadership, and more
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Commencement Through the Years
Summer 2015
Graduation Milestones, Famous Speakers and Alumni Statistics
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Designing Robots for Mining Mars
Summer 2015
Student Engineers Build Mars Robot Mining Drone for NASA Contest
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Fever Pitch
Summer 2015
UCF alumni are building a community of passionate
soccer supporters in Orlando.
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Gamification: The Future of Education
Summer 2015
Is gamification a futuristic fad, or does using video games
to teach children promise a meaningful advance in education? UCF experts
explain why we aren’t seeing more games in school yet.
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Horizon Cuba
Summer 2015
What thawing relations between the United States and Cuba
could mean for both sides on this 90-mile political, economic and social
divide.
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Knight-Thon 2015
Summer 2015
$688,049.19 That’s the amount raised by nearly 1,300
volunteers who stayed on their feet for 20 continuous hours to benefit Greater
Orlando Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
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Limitless Potential
Summer 2015
Summer 2015In April 12-year-old Wyatt Falardeau from Vero
Beach, Florida, became the latest recipient of a robotic arm from Limbitless
Solutions during a special behind-the-scenes experience organized by the
nonprofit and Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando.
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Mentor Magnetism
Summer 2015
Driven by a passion for working with children, Phillip Gordon, ’13, has become a mentor to the youth of his Parramore community.
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Old-School Tools
Summer 2015
The Kaplan Collection of antique physicians
instruments creates a historical context about technology for UCF medical
students.
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On Campus: Summer 2015
Summer 2015
Slideshow: Bike Week cycling events, Terry McMillan speaks at the UCF Book Festival, UCF Celebrates the Arts 2015 in downtown Orlando and Symphony Under the Stars moves inside.
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Opening Doors at Juilliard
Summer 2015
How a UCF industrial engineer solved a big
problem at the world-famous performing arts school.
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Peace Corps Stories
Summer 2015
From Africa to South America and beyond, UCF students and
alumni are working to improve the world as Peace Corps volunteers.
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Plastic Problem
Summer 2015
Trash litters a campus landmark in a statement for sustainability.Summer 2015
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Sensory Overload
Summer 2015
The proliferation of technology can create dangerous
distractions in the operating room. Two UCF experts discuss the risks, research and solutions to the potentially deadly situation.
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Another Day at the Office
Spring 2015
Grace under pressure helped Lindsey Neumann, ’09, earn the honor of 2014 Navy Times Coast Guardsman of the Year.
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Back in the Day: Legacy of Help
Spring 2015
Associate Dean Melvin Rogers of the College of Health and Public
Affairs remembers one of UCF’s earliest and most ardent advocates for diversity.
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Bench Strength
Spring 2015
With a pair of NBA championships and an Olympic gold medal, why is Brendan Suhr coaching at UCF?
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Briefs Spring 2015
Spring 2015
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Charged Up: Nanotech Supercapacitors
Spring 2015
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Civic Engagement
Spring 2015
On
Jan. 13, the UCF Downtown Community Outreach Team toured the Parramore Heritage
Community, an Orlando neighborhood adjacent to UCF’s planned downtown campus. Spring 2015
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Focused on Victory
Spring 2015
The UCF volleyball team clinched the 2014 American Athletic Conference championship.Spring 2015
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Insider’s View
Spring 2015
Rising high above the campus landscape, the UCF water tower has been a university icon since the 1960s.Spring 2015
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Investing in Faculty
Spring 2015
A great university is built by great faculty. In just more than 50 years, we’ve grown to become the nation’s second-largest university, with researchers and professors whose impact reaches far beyond our Orlando backyard.
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Invisible Struggles
Spring 2015
What can be done to help college students experiencing homelessness?
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On Campus: Fall/Winter 2014-15
Spring 2015
A photo gallery of UCF events around our community.
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On the Road
Spring 2015
Spring 2015
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Remembering President Colbourn
Spring 2015
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SHOWTIME
Spring 2015
UCF Celebrates the Arts 2015, a free, family-friendly festival
at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts taking place April 10-15, will showcase the university’s best in theater, music, dance, and visual and
digital arts to the Central Florida community.
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Sonic Branding
Spring 2015
According to The Sonic Boom author Tyler
Gray, ’97, the sounds present all around us hold hidden meaning.
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Trouble in Paradise
Spring 2015
A poem by Terry Ann Thaxton, associate professor of creative writing
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Backpack to Boardroom
Fall 2014
Dan Demole, ’01, Jingle Punks Co-founder
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Breathe Easy
Fall 2014
Keeping children with asthma out of the emergency room is Linda Gibson-Young’s goal.
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Briefs
Fall 2014
UCF News, Milestones, Personalities and Other Items of Interest Fall 2014
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Culture Shift
Fall 2014
Debunking the myths of student-athlete academic standards.
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Developing a Democracy
Fall 2014
With a new public administration certificate program, UCF offers vision, strategy and best practices to a fledgling democracy.
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Energy Partners
Fall 2014
UCF’s collaboration with Siemens Energy has produced scientific knowledge and innovation in power generation, aviation and space.
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Five Lessons from a Citizen of the World
Fall 2014
Shannon O’Donnell, ’06, has experienced more than 40 countries. Her book, The Volunteer Traveler’s Handbook, helped the 29-year-old earn one of National Geographic Traveler magazine’s 2013 Traveler of the Year awards.
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Food Chain
Fall 2014
In Central Florida, the path from farm-to-fork is being cut by Knights.
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Guardian of the Reef
Fall 2014
Jay Easterbrook, ’85, Artificial Reef Builder
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Kid-Approved
Fall 2014
How one prosthetic arm is changing many lives.
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Love Yourself to Lose the Weight
Fall 2014
Rod Durham, ’86, Extreme Weight Loss
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On Campus: Photo Gallery of UCF Events
Fall 2014
Fall 2014
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Open House
Fall 2014
UCF Alumni collaborate to give a historic Winter Park landmark a new lease on life.
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Pegasus Unleashed
Fall 2014
How the mythological winged horse became the symbol of UCF.Fall 2014
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Piecing Together the Past
Fall 2014
Carol Mundy’s home was an unofficial museum before she donated more than 5,000 rare African-American artifacts to the UCF Special Collections & University Archives.Fall 2014
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Put It to the Test
Fall 2014
Can physics, one of the oldest academic disciplines in world history, be taught with a modern approach to teaching — without lectures and tests? Two faculty members weigh in.
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“The End of Aaron,” a Short Story From The Heaven of Animals Anthology
Summer 2014
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7 Delicious Cocktail Recipes for Summer
Summer 2014
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A Knight in Yankee Stadium
Summer 2014
New York Yankees Director of Strength and Conditioning, Matt Krause, ’99, keeps multimillion-dollar baseball players like Derek Jeter in top physical shape.
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Achieve a College Education Day
Summer 2014
The Burnett Honors College’s annual outreach program encourages educationally disadvantaged students to consider college as an accessible opportunity that will benefit their future.Summer 2014
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Anthropologist Searches for Answers on a Cliff in Peru
Summer 2014
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Back in the Day: UCF Architect Remembered by His Daughter
Summer 2014
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Briefs – Summer 2014
Summer 2014
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Champion Attitude
Summer 2014
Alexa Score ’12 is a professional wakeboarder and cancer survivor.
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Digital Designers Bring Opera to Life
Summer 2014
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Education Reform: Do the Florida Standards Benefit Our Children?
Summer 2014
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Engineering Students Win 2014 Human Powered Vehicle Challenge
Summer 2014
Summer 2014
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Journalism Student Captures Faces of Orlando
Summer 2014
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Photo Gallery: Cheryl Hines, Josh Radnor, Olympia Snowe, Science Olympiad and More
Summer 2014
Summer 2014
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Robots vs Astronauts
Summer 2014
Do we really need humans to explore space? Or are machines a better alternative to reach into the solar system and beyond?
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Sea Turtles: The Lost Years
Summer 2014
Satellite trackers allowed researchers to follow juvenile loggerhead turtles on their perilous journey across the Atlantic Ocean.
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Soldiers to Scholars
Summer 2014
Student veterans often bond with each other, but are they connecting with traditional UCF students?
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Top of the Class: Bortles Scores at 2014 NFL Draft
Summer 2014
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Translating Tragedy
Summer 2014
For Marci Gonzalez, ’05, an ABC News Correspondent who has covered horrific events from the mass shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, to the devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake, dealing with disaster is part of telling the story.
More in This Issue
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4Love Nonprofit Empowers Women in Panama
Spring 2014
UCF alumna Lindsey Parry, ’08, lives her passion for community service.
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A Health Care Debate: Do We Really Need More Doctors?
Spring 2014
UCF Professor of Neurology Stephen Berman offers a point-counterpoint argument with himself on the future of physicians.
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Alumni Survey Feedback
Spring 2014
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Behind the Curtain: Theatre UCF Presents ‘Nicholas Nickleby’
Spring 2014
Epic in scale and difficulty, this is the most ambitious play attempted by UCF.
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Disabled Students Overcome the Challenges of College
Spring 2014
Meet three undergraduates who are determined to earn their college degrees.
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Flying Horse Big Band Plays Outside the Classroom
Spring 2014
UCF’s jazz ensemble performs at the home of Cirque du Soleil orchestra conductor.Spring 2014
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Gallery: R. Glenn Hubbard, Alex Ohanian, Disney Parade and More
Spring 2014
A seasonal roundup of speakers, performances and other important events in the UCF community.Spring 2014
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Gisele Bennett, ’87: Director, Georgia Tech Research Institute
Spring 2014
Bennett builds things people like to use. And she likes that.
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Jason Dunn ’07: 3D Printing for the International Space Station
Spring 2014
Dunn believes a 3D printer on the ISS may make a Mars mission possible.
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Pat Rushin: Making The Zero Theorem
Spring 2014
The UCF associate professor discusses his first feature film and the screenplays that inspired his work.
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Scott Anez, ’88: Host, ESPN Orlando Radio
Spring 2014
After 30 years in the business, Anez looks back.
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Sean Perry ’96 and Rick Wheeler ’95: Founders, Florida Music Festival
Spring 2014
The UCF alumni once removed 14-year-old Taylor Swift from their show.
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Space, Sports, Science and Stars
Spring 2014
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The Origins of Pegasus Magazine
Spring 2014
The original editors look back 20 years to the creation of the inaugural issue.
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The Season
Spring 2014
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Tostitos Fiesta Bowl
Spring 2014
Jan. 1, 2014, University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Ariz., UCF 52, Baylor 42Spring 2014
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UCF Video Game Designers Answer Make-a-Wish Call
Spring 2014
UCF’s Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy helps 10-year-old L.J. realize his dream.Spring 2014
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UCF’s Public Art Collection
Spring 2014
A School of Visual Arts and Design student surveyed 253 pieces to find her top 10.
