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.
Behind the Screens How traditional artist Ingrid Aguero ’07 ’08MS became an accomplished creator for EA SPORTS.
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.
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.
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.
What Can AI Teach Us? UCF explores ways to learn from AI chatbots like ChatGPT to improve the learning experience for students and faculty.
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.
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.
On Campus Through the Years A look at campus landmarks and activities throughout UCF’s 60 year history.
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.
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.
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.
Fall Festivities UCF’s annual fall semester celebration, Pegasus Palooza, provides a warm welcome for students.
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.
Degrees of Success Here are some of UCF alumni whose positive recognition and powerful trajectories are steadily increasing the value of a UCF degree.
Knights Come Out with Pride 2016 Photos and words by Deanna Ferrante As nearly 150,000 people lined the streets of downtown Orlando, members of the UCF’s community marched proudly around Lake Eola, rainbow flags held high, in celebration of the City Beautiful’s annual Come Out With Pride festival. “It was such an amazing experience to be able to be out and proud with my school,” said Michael Nunes ’16, who’s currently a graduate student in mental health counseling. “After everything that has happened this summer, Pride was incredibly cathartic and helped a lot of people with their grieving process.” The day also marked the fifth month since the Pulse nightclub tragedy, and tributes to the victims were scattered throughout the parade. Among them were 49 angelic kites by Vandy Wood, a UCF associate professor of scenic and lighting design. With the help of students and alumni and with money out of her own pocket, she created a kite to represent each person killed on June 12, as a way for friends and family to represent the victims as they walked in the parade. The father of a Pulse survivor holds a sign and flies an angel in honor of his son during Pride 2016. The man’s son, Chris Brodman, had originally survived the shooting, but died unexpectedly in September due to rare genetic defect. Two family members of a Pulse nightclub victim hold Wood’s angel kites while wearing Pulse t-shirts. Four loved ones hold a kite in honor of Pulse victim Mercedez Marisol Flores, 26, before Orlando’s Come Out with Pride parade. Friends and family of the victims of the Pulse nightclub tragedy march in the Orlando Come Out with Pride celebration. Many of them carried hand-decorated angel kites made by UCF associate professor Vandy Wood. Friends and family members fly an angel kite in memory of the 49 people killed during the Pulse nightclub shootings during Orlando’s Come Out with Pride parade. Members of the UCF community hold a UCF Pride banner while waiting to march in Orlando’s 2016 Come Out with Pride parade. One energetic Knight shouts out a “UCF” chant as the crowd cheers along during the Pride parade in downtown Orlando. Jump to top