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• 5 Questions with Thad Seymour Jr.

  Summer 2019 The interim president talks books, motivation, the value of higher ed and the future of UCF.

• Adventure Is Out There

  Summer 2019 From surfing lessons in Cape Canaveral to hiking in Patagonia, UCF Outdoor Adventure provides students affordable options to explore beyond campus.

• Adventures in Ice Cream

  Summer 2019 As head of research and development for Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream, Ellie Zitsman draws inspiration from her adventures to create new flavors.

• Expanding Possibilities

  Summer 2019 A group of trailblazing Knights became the first class to graduate from UCF’s Inclusive Education Services program.

• Insider’s Travel Guide

  Summer 2019 UCF students from around the world share their best local travel tips.

• Life Without Limits

  Summer 2019 After a lifetime as a competitive athlete, Kyle Coon ’13 is taking on his toughest challenge yet — to compete in the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo as a blind triathlete.

• On Campus – Summer 2019

  Summer 2019 From the UCFestival concert to the women’s tennis victory against USF, UCF had a wide range of fun events to attend in Summer 2019.

• The Bold New World of Drone Racing

  Summer 2019 The sky’s the limit for two aerospace engineering students looking to advance the sport.

• The Defiant One

  Summer 2019 UCF student-athlete Konya Plummer made history playing for Jamaica in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

• The Examined Life

  Summer 2019 Curiosity has fueled the world’s biggest discoveries. Here’s what it means for UCF researchers on the front line.

• The Story of the Pan-American Highway

  Summer 2019 The story of a single road not often traveled in its entirety. The relationships, politics and passions that built it. And what it tells us about who we really are.

• Too Many Tourists?

  Summer 2019 The problem of overtourism – and how to solve it.

• UCF Grad Travels the World to Pursue BMX Passion

  Summer 2019 How chasing experiences has led one UCF business grad to launch a clothing line — and visit 29 counties and hundreds of skate parks. 

• Why I Embrace Adventure

  Summer 2019 The pull of anticipation is a strong draw to discover the unknown.

Spring 2019

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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.

• 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?

• College Classes for Adults Ages 50 and Up

  Spring 2019 College after retirement? Actually, it makes a lot of sense.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Making Synthetic Martian Dirt

  Spring 2019 UCF researchers are setting the standard for extraterrestrial soil.

• Next Level

  Spring 2019 Esports is a fast-rising, billion-dollar industry that is threatening to overtake traditional sports. So what is it, exactly?

• 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.

• 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.”

• 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.By Jenna Marina Lee

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Winter 2018

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• 2018 Season Scrapbook

  Winter 2018 A look at some of the big moments and quieter behind-the-scenes stills of UCF game days.

• Feed Favorites

  Winter 2018 The head of UCF football’s social media selects his top moments from the season.

• Game Day Gear from the 2018 UCF Football Season

  Winter 2018 The Knights know how to handle business on the field — and they make sure they look good doing it. This is every uniform combination of the 2018 season.

• Only the Beginning

  Winter 2018 Marc Daniels on the UCF football team’s incredible past two seasons and the promise of the program’s future.

• Prioritizing Everyday Victories

  Winter 2018 We are proud to have played in the Fiesta Bowl, but fostering social mobility in higher education matters even more.

• The 2018 UCF Football Season in Review

  Winter 2018 The Knights’ past two seasons have proven to be a lesson in resolve.

• The Moms Behind UCF Football’s Success

  Winter 2018 It started with selfies at tailgates — and turned into a family.

Fall 2018

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• Believe The Heup!

  Fall 2018 New head football coach Josh Heupel is as real as it gets.

• Expanded Views from the UCF-managed Arecibo Observatory

  Fall 2018 UCF continues to “Reach for the Stars” with its new commitment to manage the second-largest single-dish radio telescope on the planet — the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico.

• Get to Know UCF President Dale Whittaker

  Fall 2018 Whether he’s exploring new places, pushing beyond physical boundaries or setting up the next generation of students for success, UCF’s new president is all in.

• New UCF Energy Plant Is Designed for Learning

  Fall 2018 Designed with purpose, UCF’s newest District Energy Plant debuted its color-coded piping system in May to help teach engineering students how to build a cleaner world.

• Now Trending: First Day Fashion

  Fall 2018 Students start the semester by showing off their freshest outfits.

• On Campus – Fall 2018

  Fall 2018 From commencement ceremonies to rock climbing at the Recreation and Wellness Center, campus was filled with fun celebrations and dynamic challenges during Summer 2018.

• Preparing for a Hurricane

  Fall 2018 What a game is teaching South Florida families about hurricane preparation in real time. 

• The Impact of Sea-Level Rise on Communities and Coastlines

  Fall 2018 UCF coastal engineer Thomas Wahl discusses how seemingly small changes in sea levels will have big consequences for our coastlines — and how to prepare.

• The Strategists

  Fall 2018 UCF’s programming team became first in North America by falling behind. 

• Timeline Traveler

  Fall 2018 Sarah Kim ’10 went from being an accountant to a full-time travel blogger. The wanderlust expert offers her tips for planning your next trip.

• UCF Looks Back on its First Day of Classes

  Fall 2018 Fifty years ago, Central Florida changed forever when UCF — then known as Florida Technological University — opened for classes on October 7, 1968.

• We Need to Talk about Mental Illness

  Fall 2018 The number of people privately dealing with mental health issues will stun you. It’s why alumni Brandon and Michi Marshall launched Project 375 — to make mental health the most important topic of conversation you have today.

• Why I Teach Journalism

  Fall 2018 Rick Brunson ’84 on why journalism education has never been more important or more challenging.

Summer 2018

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Hitt-isms

  Summer 2018 Insight, wisdom and tongue-in-cheek musings from UCF’s fourth president.

• 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.

• Knight Vision

  Summer 2018 How John C. Hitt changed Central Florida for the better. 

• My 26-year Love Affair

  Summer 2018 Martha Hitt on why she fell — and keeps falling — in love with UCF.

• President Hitt’s Final Commencement

  Summer 2018 Behind the scenes of President Hitt’s final commencement ceremonies this spring. Photos by Nick Leyva ’15

• 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.

• The Whittakers Support Students at Knight-Thon

  Summer 2018 Dale and Mary Whittaker help students power through UCF’s oldest philanthropic tradition. 

• 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?

• Why I’ll Always Be a Knight

  Summer 2018 President Hitt shares what it means to be a Knight. 

Spring 2018

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• Buzz Worthy

  Spring 2018 Kristin Harris ’11 has the job pop culture nerds dream about.

• From Knights to Kings: The 2017 National Championship Season

  Spring 2018 From winless in 2015 to undefeated in 2017, the UCF Knights shocked the college football world this season with a perfect 13-0 record, a major CFP Peach Bowl victory and a National Championship.

• Healing Through Understanding

  Spring 2018 Diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder as a toddler, medical student Jessica Fernandez is proving that healing others is about more than science — it’s about empathy and compassion.

• How 10,000 Steps a Day Can Save Your Relationships

  Spring 2018 (And How to Get Started Today)

• I Am We

  Spring 2018 What causes someone to sacrifice self for community?

• Josh Heupel Named UCF Football Head Coach

  Spring 2018 UCF Football has a new head coach to lead the 2018 season.

• Learning the Ropes

  Spring 2018 The UCF ropes course challenges students to reach new heights.

• Life After Coal

  Spring 2018 A UCF alum is helping eastern Kentucky find the light at the end of the tunnel.

• Meet the Presidential Search Committee

  Spring 2018 Here are the 15 people tasked with finding our next leader, who will expand on UCF’s commitment to bold academics, innovative research and international impact.

• On Campus – Spring 2018

  Spring 2018 From winning an American Athletic Conference title to participating in a Recreation and Wellness Center yoga class, campus was an energetic and lively place to be during Spring 2018. 

• The Grad Hatters

  Spring 2018 Capping off four years with creativity.

• The New War On Drugs

  Spring 2018 UCF is preparing future doctors to address the opioid crisis by changing their approach to pain management.

• UCF College of Medicine Makes a Wish Come True

  Spring 2018 For one special day, Make-a-Wish kid Hannah Culler experienced being a doctor at UCF College of Medicine.

• Why I Sing in Black and White

  Spring 2018 Orlando Poet Laureate Susan Lilley ’75 ’80MA on why she writes poetry.

Fall 2017

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• A Quality Education When and Where You Want It

  Fall 2017 Online education may have its detractors in higher education, but across the nation, students are driving a shift from classroom to digital learning. And UCF is all in.

• All the Buzz

  Fall 2017 Learn more about campus’ busiest residents and the place they call home.

• An Insider’s Guide to UCF’s Knight Rider

  Fall 2017 A look into the origin of the knight’s costume.

• Bill and Melinda Gates Visit UCF Campus

  Fall 2017 This fall, Bill and Melinda Gates toured the UCF campus.

• Drive On

  Fall 2017 Knights racing isn’t the No. 1 engineering club in the country, but they’re not letting that stop them.

• How a UCF Graduate Landed a Job at YouTube

  Fall 2017 Melissa Amoi-Belinda Smith ’11 shares her journey from robotics competitions at UCF to becoming a user experience researcher for YouTube.

• How to Sell Your Idea (and Yourself)

  Fall 2017 Six keys to pitching your idea from the executive producer of Shark Tank.

• In Defense of Title IX

  Fall 2017 Expert Catherine Kaukinen on what’s so groundbreaking about Title IX.

• In Their Words

  Fall 2017 Since 2010, the UCF history department has been collecting stories of veterans living in the Central Florida area. Here is part of the rich legacy they’re preserving.

• On Campus – Fall 2017

  Fall 2017 From a solar eclipse and the first football game of the season to Spirit Splash, the Fall 2017 semester was full of big moments.

• President Hitt Steps Down

  Fall 2017 After 26 years, John C. Hitt announced he is retiring from the UCF presidency in 2018.

• Revitalizing a Downtown Neighborhood

  Fall 2017 A new OCPS school joins other Community Partnership Schools in their mission to not only provide education, but serve entire communities. 

• This Is Big

  Fall 2017 It’s true. UCF is big. But being big is about more than our size. It’s how we think and how we act. 

• Why I Swim With Sharks

  Fall 2017 Diver and photographer Anai Colyer ’14 discusses what it’s like to swim with one of nature’s most feared predators. 

Summer 2017

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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. 

• Drawing Middle-earth

  Summer 2017 Graham Judd ’09 brings the plants of Tolkein’s Middle-earth to life in a new book.

• Good Vibrations

  Summer 2017 Sam Borkson ’01 creates art to inspire friendship with the world.

• In a Flash

  Summer 2017 1 prompt. 6 writers. 150 words or fewer.

• 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.

• 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.

• On Beat

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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.

• Pegasus Takes Flight

  Summer 2017 Pegasus, the UCF symbol, soars among the stars in a new mural by local artist Boy Kong.

• The Art of Limbitless

  Summer 2017 Limbitless Solutions’ bionic arms highlight each child’s passion and personality. 

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• V for Venditti

  Summer 2017 Robert Venditti ’01MA and the roundabout way he’s achieved success as a writer.

• What Is Creativity?

  Summer 2017 UCF faculty explore the idea.

• 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. 

• Your Brain on Music

  Summer 2017 A popular class breaks down how our brains respond to music.

Spring 2017

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• Breaking Down Student Debt

  Spring 2017 Surprising facts about U.S. student debt and how we pay for college.

• In Good Health

  Spring 2017 It’s been 11 years since the Florida Legislature and then-Gov. Jeb Bush approved UCF’s new medical school. As the university prepares to expand our medical offerings to include a teaching hospital, we look at 10 numbers that set the College of Medicine apart from similar programs in the nation.

• Kickin’ It New School

  Spring 2017 A cutting-edge classroom simulator at UCF is helping educators become better teachers.

• Knights’ Kingdom

  Spring 2017 UCF alumni chapters and clubs are a great way to stay connected to everything you love about being a Knight.

• Monsters in the Closet

  Spring 2017 UCF’s Bug Closet holds more than half a million specimens and countless tales of stranger-than-fiction beetles, butterflies and wasps that help weave our wondrous environmental web.

• On Campus – Spring 2017

  Spring 2017 From Spirit Splash and Homecoming to basketball games and Rent-a-Pup, the UCF campus was the place to be.

• Speak & Spell Was a Game Changer

  Spring 2017 The Speak & Spell broke ground in technology.

• Tackling Cancer

  Spring 2017 The Cure Bowl is fueling groundbreaking cancer research at UCF.

• The Big World of Nanotechnology

  Spring 2017 Six ways nanotechnology is improving our lives.

• The Bro’d Trip

  Spring 2017 Over the course of a year, Justin Fricke ’12 and Adam Fricke ’15 visited all 50 states, three Canadian Providences and one U.S. Territory.

• The Calm Persistence of Richard Lapchick

  Spring 2017 From basketball camp to the world stage, Lapchick has dedicated his life to addressing racial inequality in sports and society.

• The Science of Scent

  Spring 2017 Professor Konstantin Vodopyanov’s revolutionary technology could make diagnosing disease as easy as exhaling.

• UCF at Otronicon

  Spring 2017 UCF showcases its tech prowess at Orlando Science Center’s Otronicon.

• UCF Tennis Moves to Lake Nona

  Spring 2017 The Knights opened the 2017 season at their new home, the United States Tennis Association National Campus in Lake Nona.

• Why I Give a Damn

  Spring 2017 After 25 years as president of UCF, President John C. Hitt still believes there is no better tool than a college degree for improving social and economic mobility.

Fall 2016

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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.

• Artifact: Under Pressure

  Fall 2016 Artists come to UCF’s Flying Horse Editions for serious printing power.

• First Frost

  Fall 2016 Relive the first win of the season and Scott Frost’s first victory as head coach at UCF.

• 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.

• Igniting UCF’s Future

  Fall 2016 UCF launched a $500 million fundraising campaign — the most ambitious in the university’s history.

• 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.

• New Kid on the Cell Block

  Fall 2016 Amanda Stephen ’08 is the newest inmate on Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black.

• Off the Court

  Fall 2016 UCF head basketball coaches on their passion for the game and mentoring student-athletes.

• 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.

• Reptile Refuge

  Fall 2016 UCF to build a permanent sea turtle conservation research facility in Brevard County.

• Room with a Worldview

  Fall 2016 A new building on Memory Mall puts international students front and center.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Summer 2016

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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…

• Destination Downtown

  Summer 2016 At UCF’s new downtown Orlando campus, thousands of students will tap into the heart of the City Beautiful.

• 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. 

• Heavy Metal

  Summer 2016 Meteorites give physics students a rock-solid connection to cosmic theories.

• Intergalactic Symphony

  Summer 2016 Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer presented an out-of-this-world performance during UCF Celebrates the Arts.

• It’s All Geek to Me

  Summer 2016 John Joseph Adams ’00 is discovering the next generation of sci-fi authors.

• Knight View

  Summer 2016 UCF’s Robinson Observatory offers a stellar view of the night sky.

• Knights In Space

  Summer 2016 Learn about the work UCF researchers are doing on nearly every planet in our solar system and beyond.

• 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.

• 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

• Opinion: Space Tourism

  Summer 2016 UCF professors debate the pros and cons of space tourism.

• 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.

• 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

• 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. 

• 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

• 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.

Spring 2016

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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.

• 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.

• Artifact: Under Wraps

  Spring 2016 Egyptian mummies reveal secrets from the past to inspire future scientists.

• Big Shot

  Spring 2016 In November, UCF ice hockey played for the largest crowd in its 19-year history at Orlando’s Amway Center.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Global Health

  Spring 2016 UCF students and faculty partner with University of Florida and local physicians to serve rural communities in the Dominican Republic. 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…

• 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

• 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.

• Start Up Here

  Spring 2016 UCF’s growing entrepreneurial culture is empowering students to successfully navigate their way from concept to launch.

• Tacko Fall – Mastering the Rebound

  Spring 2016 UCF basketball center Tacko Fall has never let a few near misses keep him down.

• The New Newsroom

  Spring 2016 UCF journalism students are learning to use mobile devices to capture breaking news and jobs after graduation.

Fall 2015

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• 10 Years of FAIRWINDS

  Fall 2015 The UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center celebrates an important anniversary.

• Artifact: Bone Collector

  Fall 2015 Animal remains offer unique insights for UCF biologists.

• 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.

• Briefs, News & Notes: Fall 2015

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• Building Character

  Fall 2015 How Knightro landed a date for Homecoming

• 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.

• Global Distribution

  Fall 2015

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Wide World of Sports

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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.

• Briefs, News & Notes: Summer 2015

  Summer 2015 Rolling Stones in Orlando, Knights Honored, New UCF Leadership, and more

• Commencement Through the Years

  Summer 2015 Graduation Milestones, Famous Speakers and Alumni Statistics

• Designing Robots for Mining Mars

  Summer 2015 Student Engineers Build Mars Robot Mining Drone for NASA Contest

• Fever Pitch

  Summer 2015 UCF alumni are building a community of passionate soccer supporters in Orlando.

• 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.

• 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. By Mary Frances Emmons

• 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. 

• Limitless Potential

  Summer 2015 In 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.

• 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.

• Old-School Tools

  Summer 2015 The Kaplan Collection of antique physicians instruments creates a historical context about technology for UCF medical students.

• 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.

• Opening Doors at Juilliard

  Summer 2015 How a UCF industrial engineer solved a big problem at the world-famous performing arts school.

• 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.

• Plastic Problem

  Summer 2015 Trash litters a campus landmark in a statement for sustainability.

• 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.

Spring 2015

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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.

• 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.

• Bench Strength

  Spring 2015 With a pair of NBA championships and an Olympic gold medal, why is Brendan Suhr coaching at UCF?

• Briefs Spring 2015

  Spring 2015

• Charged Up: Nanotech Supercapacitors

  Spring 2015

• 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. 

• Focused on Victory

  Spring 2015 The UCF volleyball team clinched the 2014 American Athletic Conference championship.

• Insider’s View

  Spring 2015 Rising high above the campus landscape, the UCF water tower has been a university icon since the 1960s.

• 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.

• Invisible Struggles

  Spring 2015 What can be done to help college students experiencing homelessness?

• On Campus: Fall/Winter 2014-15

  Spring 2015 A photo gallery of UCF events around our community.

• On the Road

  Spring 2015

• Remembering President Colbourn

  Spring 2015

• 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.

• Sonic Branding

  Spring 2015 According to The Sonic Boom author Tyler Gray, ’97, the sounds present all around us hold hidden meaning. 

• Trouble in Paradise

  Spring 2015 A poem by Terry Ann Thaxton, associate professor of creative writing 

Fall 2014

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• Backpack to Boardroom

  Fall 2014 Dan Demole, ’01, Jingle Punks Co-founder

• Breathe Easy

  Fall 2014 Keeping children with asthma out of the emergency room is Linda Gibson-Young’s goal.

• Briefs

  Fall 2014 UCF News, Milestones, Personalities and Other Items of Interest Fall 2014

• Culture Shift

  Fall 2014 Debunking the myths of student-athlete academic standards.

• Developing a Democracy

  Fall 2014 With a new public administration certificate program, UCF offers vision, strategy and best practices to a fledgling democracy.

• Energy Partners

  Fall 2014 UCF’s collaboration with Siemens Energy has produced scientific knowledge and innovation in power generation, aviation and space.

• 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.

• Food Chain

  Fall 2014 In Central Florida, the path from farm-to-fork is being cut by Knights.

• Guardian of the Reef

  Fall 2014 Jay Easterbrook, ’85, Artificial Reef Builder

• Kid-Approved

  Fall 2014 How one prosthetic arm is changing many lives.

• Love Yourself to Lose the Weight

  Fall 2014 Rod Durham, ’86, Extreme Weight Loss

• On Campus: Photo Gallery of UCF Events

  Fall 2014 Slideshow: Alex & Sierra in concert, President Hitt’s faculty address, Knightro welcomes students and more UCF events.

• Open House

  Fall 2014 UCF Alumni collaborate to give a historic Winter Park landmark a new lease on life.

• Pegasus Unleashed

  Fall 2014 How the mythological winged horse became the symbol of UCF.

• 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.

• 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.

Summer 2014

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• “The End of Aaron,” a Short Story From The Heaven of Animals Anthology

  Summer 2014

• 7 Delicious Cocktail Recipes for Summer

  Summer 2014

• 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.

• 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.

• Anthropologist Searches for Answers on a Cliff in Peru

  Summer 2014

• Back in the Day: UCF Architect Remembered by His Daughter

  Summer 2014

• Briefs – Summer 2014

  Summer 2014

• Champion Attitude

  Summer 2014 Alexa Score ’12 is a professional wakeboarder and cancer survivor.

• Digital Designers Bring Opera to Life

  Summer 2014

• Education Reform: Do the Florida Standards Benefit Our Children?

  Summer 2014

• Engineering Students Win 2014 Human Powered Vehicle Challenge

  Summer 2014

• Journalism Student Captures Faces of Orlando

  Summer 2014

• Photo Gallery: Cheryl Hines, Josh Radnor, Olympia Snowe, Science Olympiad and More

  Summer 2014

• 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? 

• Sea Turtles: The Lost Years

  Summer 2014 Satellite trackers allowed researchers to follow juvenile loggerhead turtles on their perilous journey across the Atlantic Ocean.

• Soldiers to Scholars

  Summer 2014 Student veterans often bond with each other, but are they connecting with traditional UCF students?

• Top of the Class: Bortles Scores at 2014 NFL Draft

  Summer 2014

• 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.

Spring 2014

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• 4Love Nonprofit Empowers Women in Panama

  Spring 2014 UCF alumna Lindsey Parry, ’08, lives her passion for community service.

• 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.

• Alumni Survey Feedback

  Spring 2014

• Behind the Curtain: Theatre UCF Presents ‘Nicholas Nickleby’

  Spring 2014 Epic in scale and difficulty, this is the most ambitious play attempted by UCF.

• Disabled Students Overcome the Challenges of College

  Spring 2014 Meet three undergraduates who are determined to earn their college degrees.

• Flying Horse Big Band Plays Outside the Classroom

  Spring 2014 UCF’s jazz ensemble performs at the home of Cirque du Soleil orchestra conductor.

• 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.

• Gisele Bennett, ’87: Director, Georgia Tech Research Institute

  Spring 2014 Bennett builds things people like to use. And she likes that.

• 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.

• Pat Rushin: Making The Zero Theorem

  Spring 2014 The UCF associate professor discusses his first feature film and the screenplays that inspired his work.

• Scott Anez, ’88: Host, ESPN Orlando Radio

  Spring 2014 After 30 years in the business, Anez looks back.

• 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.

• Space, Sports, Science and Stars

  Spring 2014

• The Origins of Pegasus Magazine

  Spring 2014 The original editors look back 20 years to the creation of the inaugural issue.

• The Season

  Spring 2014

• Tostitos Fiesta Bowl

  Spring 2014 Jan. 1, 2014, University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Ariz., UCF 52, Baylor 42

• 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.

• UCF’s Public Art Collection

  Spring 2014 A School of Visual Arts and Design student surveyed 253 pieces to find her top 10.

Fall 2013

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• Alumni Profiles

  Fall 2013 Excelling Locally and Around the World

• FTU’s First (and Last?) Homecoming Queen

  Fall 2013

• Is Student Debt a Good Investment?

  Fall 2013

• Is the NCAA Obsolete?

  Fall 2013

• Letters of Recommendation

  Fall 2013 Congratulating UCF on our 50th Anniversary

• Medical City and Orlando’s Economy

  Fall 2013

• Pedal to the Mettle

  Fall 2013

• Powering Pomolong

  Fall 2013 Students Supply a South African Community with Electricity

• Sinkholes

  Fall 2013

• Support System

  Fall 2013

• Training Cybersleuths

  Fall 2013

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• A Method to Our Madness

  Summer 2013 All the world’s a stage for UCF’s original Shakespeare troupe

• Better Together

  Summer 2013 Mentoring matters

• False Security

  Summer 2013 A UCF professor is bringing more attention to men’s health.

• Going Public

  Summer 2013 The road to commercialization

• In Focus

  Summer 2013 From Orlando to Washington, D.C. and back

• Knight Power

  Summer 2013 Power plant saves millions

• Tech

  Summer 2013 Student ingenuity pays off

• What’s Next

  Summer 2013 Faculty forecasts

• Worldview

  Summer 2013 Computer vision turns complexity into performance

Spring 2013

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• 50 Moments, 50 Years

  Spring 2013

• Arts

  Spring 2013

• Changing Pace

  Spring 2013 The rate of change is accelerating at UCF because of President Hitt’s commitment to partnerships.

• Greatness Personified

  Spring 2013

• Group Effort

  Spring 2013 UCF has always been fortunate to have had the right president at the right moment.

• M.J. Soileau

  Spring 2013 Here’s What I Think

• Mighty Mascots

  Spring 2013

• Origins

  Spring 2013

• Pieces From Our Past

  Spring 2013

• The New is Now the Norm

  Spring 2013

• Wedding Knights

  Spring 2013 The bride wore white, and everyone else wore black and gold.

Fall 2012

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• Campus Wildlife

  Fall 2012 College life at UCF wouldn’t be the same without them

• Coming Home to Find Their Voices

  Fall 2012 Those with stroke and brain injuries learn to speak at Aphasia House

• First Impressions

  Fall 2012 What’s in an office?

• Hospital Hospitality

  Fall 2012 Researching how hospitals administer service.

• International Perspectives

  Fall 2012 UCF employs faculty who have received their education from all over the world

• Not Simply Red

  Fall 2012 There is nothing simple about this alien planet.

• Red State Blue State

  Fall 2012 Predicting the 2012 Election

• Swell Eats

  Fall 2012 Learn Emily Ellyn’s recipes

• The Insider

  Fall 2012 Transforming the Russian legal system, one visit at a time.

• The Pulse of European Politics

  Fall 2012 Dr. Kerstin Hamann knows the heart of Western European politics.

• What a Rip

  Fall 2012 How one torn pair of jeans cemented the destiny of a Knight.

Summer 2012

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• 58,587

  Summer 2012 Is Bigger Better?

• Big Enough

  Summer 2012 Harris Rosen spent the first half of his career making millions and the second half giving away millions.

• Big Screen, Tiny Budget

  Summer 2012

• Nano

  Summer 2012 How a big university excels at small.

• The Big Picture

  Summer 2012