Fall Festivities
UCF’s annual fall semester celebration, Pegasus Palooza, provides a warm welcome for students.
In This Issue
Fall 2023
The Big Picture
What UCF’s move to the Big 12 Conference means for the university and Orlando.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
On Campus Through the Years
A look at campus landmarks and activities throughout UCF’s 60 year history.
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.
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.
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.
