The Magic Touch UCF alums turned Mr. and Mrs. reveal their secret to building a network of renowned entertainers dedicated to elevating the art of magic.
The Land Before UCF’s Time In the early 1960s, the land where UCF and adjacent businesses now sit was a dense, wooded area owned by numerous Orlando families. One of those was the Davis family, who became one of the first donors to UCF — and remain so today.
Center of Attraction For decades, Orlando has drawn in people from near and far. Some for a great vacation, some for hospitality education and some to help shape the entire tourism industry.
A League of Their Own UCF’s DeVos Sport Business Management program celebrates more than 20 years of excellence and looks to the future under new leadership.
Pioneering Ph.D. UCF’S first doctoral graduate from 1980 reflects on his time at the university and growth of his area of study: computer science.
Taking Flight Associate Professor Timothy Ravich — who specializes in research regarding the regulation of new technologies like advanced air mobility — discusses what a world with flying vehicles could look like.
On Campus Through the Years A look at campus landmarks and activities throughout UCF’s 60 year history.
Behind the Screens How traditional artist Ingrid Aguero ’07 ’08MS became an accomplished creator for EA SPORTS.
The Rise of SpaceU Founded to help fuel talent for the nearby space industry, UCF continues to build its reputation as SpaceU. Here’s a look at the early days of UCF’s space ties and journey to new frontiers.
What Can AI Teach Us? UCF explores ways to learn from AI chatbots like ChatGPT to improve the learning experience for students and faculty.
Why I Still Cheer for UCF UCF alum and former cheerleader Linda Gooch ’85 reflects on her time at UCF as she enters her 40th season as cheer head coach.
No Bark, All Byte UCF’s School of Modeling, Simulation and Training welcomed its newest research tool: a four-legged robot built with some of the world’s most advanced technology.
Fall Festivities UCF’s annual fall semester celebration, Pegasus Palooza, provides a warm welcome for students.
Degrees of Success Here are some of UCF alumni whose positive recognition and powerful trajectories are steadily increasing the value of a UCF degree.
Perfect Blend New on-campus coffee shop un-FILTERED, a Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Co. cafe not only provides a place to refuel, but also supports UCF students in need.
Fun and Games UCF partnered with community organizations and Electronic Arts to provide a game day experience for children in the Orlando Kidz Zone program.
Center Stage Located in downtown Orlando, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts brings international, national and local artists to its stages. And from April 7 through 14, it served as the home of UCF Celebrates the Arts. For the first time, theater students performed this year’s spring musical, Oklahoma!, at the venue’s 2,700-seat Walt Disney Theater. Directed by musical theatre coordinator Earl D. Weaver, the production featured a cast of 50 performers and dancers and more than 70 orchestra members on one stage. Kyle Laing ’17 and sophomore Madeline Regier performed the lead roles of Curly McLain and Laurey Williams. Theatre UCF displayed some of the undergarments used in past productions. Each piece alters not only what actors wear but how they carry themselves. Associate Director of Bands Tremon Kizer conducted the wind ensemble and symphonic band concert, held in the Walt Disney Theater. Students perform during the wind ensemble and symphonic band concert, held in the Walt Disney Theater. Students from the School of Visual Art and Design posed as part of the tableaux vivants, French for living pictures, that recreate famous paintings such Grant Wood’s “American Gothic.” In this tableaux vivant, students recreated Edgar Degas’ “Ballet Dancers in the Wings.” The Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy held an interactive installation demonstrating the technical and creative aspects of game development, during which visitors could check out virtual reality games. Jump to top