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Making Synthetic Martian Dirt

UCF researchers are setting the standard for extraterrestrial soil.

A Tale of Two Bands

With the civil rights movement embroiling the nation, who would Orlando leaders 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?

Why I Am a Festival Kid

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.

Unstoppable

Meet the first African-American woman to graduate from UCF’s engineering program in the 1980s.

Just Say Om

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.

Driving the Future

Self-driving cars were once science fiction fantasy. Today, Jason Eichenholz ’95MS ’98PhD and his company, Luminar, are making them a reality.

UCF Opens the Lockheed Martin Cyber Innovation Lab

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.

A New Day for Yaupon Tea

You may not spend much time thinking about tea. Two UCF brothers want to change that.

College Classes for Adults Ages 50 and Up

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

Next Level

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

The Advocate

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

The men’s and women’s basketball teams have exceptional runs this year.

How Nanotech Can Improve What We’re Wearing

UCF Grad Contemporizes the Classic ‘Highlights’ Magazine’

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 Partners with Nemours for PedsAcademy

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.

House of Highlights

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.

On Campus – 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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