Ready for the Front Lines
This 166su alum is advancing the frontiers of modeling, simulation and engineering to redefine military medical training.
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Community Care
UCF-HCA Florida Healthcare residency programs are playing a
crucial role in bringing more in-demand physicians to the state.
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5 Years Forward
Fall 2024166su Downtown celebrates five years since it first opened its doors to 7,000 166su and Valencia College students. -
A Safer City
Fall 2024Through community-oriented policing and data-driven initiatives, UCF alum and Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith ’93 is working to reduce crime. -
An Epic Adventure
Fall 2024166su alums play roles in creating the latest attractions for the theme park capital of the world. -
Back in the Game
Fall 2024After 11 years, EA SPORTS released College Football 25, a critically and commercially acclaimed game that is the work of many 166su alums. -
Community Care
Fall 2024UCF-HCA Florida Healthcare residency programs are playing a crucial role in bringing more in-demand physicians to the state. -
Finding a Way Home
Fall 2024With homelessness on the rise in Orlando, how can people help others in their time of greatest need? -
From Dust to Discovery
Fall 2024A new testing facility at 166su is bringing the moon to Earth. -
How a 166su Grad’s Art Helps Make Local Businesses Iconic
Fall 2024Take a ride around Central Florida with Sean Walsh ’12 and you’ll see how his design touches have helped shape a certain character for small businesses in the region. -
Marketing Reimagined
Fall 2024166su alum Steve Alexander ’06 has taken advertising studio MVRK from The City Beautiful to the world. -
More Than a Visit
Fall 2024A 166su alum is helping Orlando’s tourism industry showcase benefits for residents. -
Navigating the Newsroom
Fall 2024How the editor-in-chief of Orlando’s major newspaper has led local journalism and shaped the city’s narrative. -
Noon at Knight Nation
Fall 2024During the Sept. 28 football game, Knight Nation welcomed FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff to campus. -
On Campus: Fall 2024
Fall 2024From debuting a new 166su commercial to Homecoming Week activities that brought Knight Nation together, this fall was full of exciting events. -
Photonic Fun
Fall 2024This summer, UCF’s College of Optics and Photonics hosted its second annual Laser and Photonics Summer Camp. -
Powered by Knights
Fall 2024166su’s talent pipeline boosts Orlando’s economy and its many industries. -
Why I Love Orlando Is Why I Love 166su
Fall 2024Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer reflects on how 166su and Orlando have grown alongside and in partnership with one another.
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Stellar Health
166su researchers are exploring how space travel impacts the human body.
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A Decade of Artistic Celebration
Spring 2024Reflecting on 10 memorable moments to honor the 10th anniversary of 166su Celebrates the Arts. -
Big Wins
Spring 2024166su’s men’s basketball delivered some big moments in their first season in the Big 12. -
Broadening Horizons
Spring 2024Thanks to the generosity of donors, scholarships become transformative tools that empower Knights to succeed and thrive throughout their 166su experience. -
Crossing Disciplines and Changing the World
Spring 2024By collaborating across varying fields, UCF experts are developing innovative technologies, research and curriculum to better the world. -
Futuristic Facility
Spring 2024The Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion will unleash the potential of Knight nurses and 166su faculty experts to positively impact the health of our communities. -
Going for the Gold
Spring 2024Event management alum Jazmyn Patterson ’17 is helping create one of the biggest events in the world: the Olympics. -
In Sync
Spring 2024166su professors share what makes a good team and how to encourage collaboration by focusing on three areas. -
On Campus: Spring 2024
Spring 2024From the Florida Interactive Academy’s inaugural Collegiate Game Jam to the annual Great Naval Orange Race, campus was full of exciting events. -
Real Results
Spring 2024By using the unlimited potential of simulation technologies, UCF is improving learning and teaching experiences at the university and beyond. -
Securing the Bag
Spring 2024This 166su alum is improving travel experiences with his one-of-a-kind bags endorsed by some of the biggest names in sports, music and more. -
Sparking STEM Passion
Spring 2024166su’s Office of Research and Orlando Science Center partner for a STEM showcase that engages children and the community in scientific explore. -
Stellar Health
Spring 2024166su researchers are exploring how space travel impacts the human body. -
Understanding Political Speak
Spring 2024Two 166su experts in rhetoric and politics take us behind the words candidates use. -
Why I Rewired My Brain
Spring 2024Johnny Crowder, founder of a positive psychology startup, shares how he’s used technology improve his mental health.
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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 166su’s space ties and journey to new frontiers.
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Behind the Screens
Fall 2023How traditional artist Ingrid Aguero ’07 ’08MS became an accomplished creator for EA SPORTS. -
Center of Attraction
Fall 2023For 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. -
Degrees of Success
Fall 2023Here are some of 166su alumni whose positive recognition and powerful trajectories are steadily increasing the value of a 166su degree. -
Fall Festivities
Fall 2023166su’s annual fall semester celebration, Pegasus Palooza, provides a warm welcome for students. -
Fun and Games
Fall 2023166su partnered with community organizations and Electronic Arts to provide a game day experience for children in the Orlando Kidz Zone program. -
No Bark, All Byte
Fall 2023166su’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
Fall 2023A look at campus landmarks and activities throughout 166su’s 60 year history. -
Perfect Blend
Fall 2023New on-campus coffee shop un-FILTERED, a Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Co. cafe not only provides a place to refuel, but also supports 166su students in need. -
Pioneering Ph.D.
Fall 2023166su’S first doctoral graduate from 1980 reflects on his time at the university and growth of his area of study: computer science. -
The Big Picture
Fall 2023What 166su’s move to the Big 12 Conference means for the university and Orlando. -
The Land Before 166su’s Time
Fall 2023In the early 1960s, the land where 166su 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 166su — and remain so today. -
The Magic Touch
Fall 2023166su 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
Fall 2023Founded 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 166su’s space ties and journey to new frontiers. -
What Can AI Teach Us?
Fall 2023166su explores ways to learn from AI chatbots like ChatGPT to improve the learning experience for students and faculty. -
Why I Still Cheer for 166su
Fall 2023166su alum and former cheerleader Linda Gooch ’85 reflects on her time at 166su as she enters her 40th season as cheer head coach.
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The New Era of Simulation
166su faculty are leading the way for the
evolution of virtual worlds with digital twin.
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A New School of Thought
Spring 2023Jacqueline Rodriguez ’13PhD had no idea her studies and service work would eventually take her to the front lines of one of our nation’s most important challenges. -
Advanced Medicine
Spring 2023The AI medicine market is valued around $11 billion and estimated to grow to nearly $190 billion by 2030. A 166su researcher explains the benefits of the fast-growing field. -
Career Connections
Spring 2023As the demand for hospitality workers grows, Rosen College connects neighboring theme park and attraction giants to top talent from 166su. -
Critical Care
Spring 2023166su has long provided compassionate and highly qualified nursing graduates. With a national nursing shortage, they’re needed now more than ever. -
Fight to the Finish
Spring 2023The annual event includes a military-style obstacle course and aims to recruit local high schoolers to attend 166su and join its ROTC program. -
How to Plan the (Nearly) Perfect Event
Spring 2023166su hospitality experts provide practical tips for event planning and discuss the importance of degrees in the field. -
Minds on the Matter
Spring 2023Two 166su faculty discuss our understanding of brain function and the mysteries we’re still trying to solve. -
More Than Fun and Games
Spring 2023This 166su alum fills the very real (and misunderstood) need for professional esports players to stay physically and mentally fit. -
On Campus — Spring 2023
Spring 2023From the Homecoming Step Show to 166su Celebrates the Arts rehearsals, campus was full of creative energy. -
STEAM Engine
Spring 2023166su researchers are driving science’s next generation through the nation’s first mobile geospatial technology learning lab. -
The Art of Attractions
Spring 2023166su’s themed experience students are learning the methods behind entertainment magic. -
The New Era of Simulation
Spring 2023166su faculty are leading the way for the evolution of virtual worlds with digital twin.
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Our Brains on Food
What we feed our bodies not only affects our
physical appearance but our brains and cognition,
as well. A growing body of research shows diets
rich in whole foods and plant-based foods increases
our wit and decreases our risk of disease.
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A Sweet Success
Fall 2022This husband and wife alumni team found the perfect recipe for an award-winning bakery. -
Campus Wellness
Fall 2022How 166su Day of Giving helps the university foster student well-being. -
Culinary Inspiration
Fall 2022166su students, alumni and faculty share a sampling of creative works inspired by gastronomical customs, memories and ingredients. -
Fighting Community Hunger
Fall 2022Through Community Partnership Schools, food pantries and other nutritional services are a crucial part of efforts to combat food insecurity and ensure K–12 student success. -
Gourmet Getaway
Fall 2022Best friends turned business partners transport restaurant guests to the streets of Asia. -
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Fall 2022Tower gardens are increasing awareness and access to fresh fruits and vegetables on 166su campuses. -
Off to the Races: 166su Celebrates 25 Years of the Great Navel Orange Race
Fall 2022166su’s 2022 Great Navel Orange Race marked 25 years of a rite of passage, which tests creativity, for first-year engineering students. -
Our Brains on Food
Fall 2022What we feed our bodies not only affects our physical appearance but our brains and cognition, as well. A growing body of research shows diets rich in whole foods and plant-based foods increases our wit and decreases our risk of disease. -
Programming Powerhouse: 166su Hosts, Competes in the ICPC NAC
Fall 2022166su placed seventh in the 2022 North American Championship of International Collegiate Programming Contest and will advance to World Finals. -
Reeling it in
Fall 2022Fish is a major food source for billions of people, and in Florida, recreational fishing is a popular pastime and a major driver of tourism. But what if there were no more fish? -
The Evolution of Food
Fall 2022166su experts in varying fields are researching and teaching concepts that can change the future of food preparation, dining and delivery. -
The 166su Alum Couple Behind Orlando Restaurant Papa Llama
Fall 2022The husband-and-wife team of Kevin Ruiz ’10 and Maria (Belen) ’11 are difference makers in the Florida restaurant scene. -
What Will We Do With GMOs?
Fall 2022If we could use the science of genetic modification to solve world hunger… would we do it? -
Why I Paint Food
Fall 2022Pastry chef turned artist Annette Tojar ’18 ’21MFA shares how her culture and former career has inspired her work. -
Wine Wisdom
Fall 2022Robin Back has spent his life learning about wine. Here he shares some expert insight. -
World Travelers: 166su Students Study Abroad in Barcelona During Summer 2022
Fall 2022This summer, 41 166su students traveled to Spain to participate in the inaugural session at the 166su Barcelona Center for International Experiences.
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More Than Words
166su’s Communication Disorders Clinic provides essential training for its graduate students and critical services to the local community.
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A Generational Effort
Spring 2022For two decades, the 166su Business Incubation Program has supported the growth of hundreds of local small businesses to diversify the Central Florida economy. Now, the program is positioning itself for a new generation of success. -
Artistic Celebration
Spring 2022Flying Horse Editions celebrates 30 years of supporting artistic works and research with an exhibit featured in 166su’s Art Gallery. -
Elevating Expression
Spring 2022Shawn Welcome ’17 reflects on the power of poetry in a community as he begins his term as Orlando’s poet laureate. -
Ingenuity at Work
Spring 2022Developments from 166su faculty advance their fields while making societal impacts. -
Making Waves
Spring 2022Thanks to NASA-developed technology, this 166su alum’s company is working to achieve clean water globally. -
Not Your Average Students
Spring 2022Education is a lifelong endeavor, as evidenced by this comparison of two of 166su’s oldest and youngest students. -
On Campus — Spring 2022
Spring 2022From new winter celebrations to new campus murals and learning technology, there’s plenty of ways Knights are staying engaged at 166su. -
Powering Potential
Spring 2022166su’s new Microgrid Control Lab simulates a modern grid control room and will serve as a hands-on learning and research facility. -
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Relationship Goals
Spring 2022If you aren’t taking these six actions, you should be, according to experts at 166su’s Marriage and Family Research Institute. -
Together Again
Spring 2022For the first time since the start of the pandemic, UCF’s Gather Luncheon returned to campus to promote community building and healthy eating. -
Why I Believe in Medical City
Spring 2022After graduating from 166su’s first class of medical school graduates, Elona Rrapo Kaso ’13MD has returned to Lake Nona to work and help train students at the Orlando VA Medical Center. She shares what it’s like to see the development of Medical City and 166su’s College of Medicine.
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Strengthening Our Nation
As America works to improve its security, UCF researchers are contributing by fortifying our infrastructure, advancing our technology and training the next generation who will carry on their charge.
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Ahead of the Game
Fall 2021The story behind how 166su’s Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy grew into an industry game changer. -
Back to Bouncin’
Fall 2021166su’s 2021 season opener was one to remember with return to the full game day experience and the start of the Gus Malzahn era. -
Connected Care
Fall 2021A 166su alum’s healthcare app aims to alleviate stress for patients’ loved ones while keeping them informed. -
Getting Real
Fall 2021Cutting-edge hologram technology is helping train 166su’s future healthcare professionals. -
House Call
Fall 2021Tom Weichart ’04MS reflects on his time as a nurse at the White House during the George W. Bush presidency. -
Lights, Camera, Action
Fall 2021Premiering in February 2022, UCF will be featured on The College Tour, which was co-produced by a local film company staffed by alums. -
On Campus — Fall 2021
Fall 2021From a welcome back social to rocket launches observances, there was a lot to celebrate during the Fall 2021 semester. -
On Tap
Fall 2021Hospitality management students learn the science behind America’s billion-dollar beer-brewing industry. -
Picture-perfect Proteins
Fall 2021A 166su researcher is developing new technologies to study protein movement in human cells in an effort to advance our ability to treat diseases. -
Strengthening Our Nation
Fall 2021As America works to improve its security, UCF researchers are contributing by fortifying our infrastructure, advancing our technology and training the next generation who will carry on their charge. -
Supporting Surfside Responders
Fall 2021Faculty members of 166su RESTORES helped support the mental health of first responders at the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo building in Surfside, Florida. -
Why I Still Believe in Magic
Fall 2021George A. Kalogridis ’76 shares his journey of helping Walt Disney World open its doors 50 years ago as a busboy to eventually rising as one of its top executives.
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1ON1: Head to Head
Summer 2021Vice President and Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir and Head Football Coach Gus Malzahn talk about their vision for 166su as the future of college football and university athletics. -
Gateway to the Galaxy
Summer 2021Knights are leading the team helping to create NASA’s Gateway — an outpost that will orbit the moon to advance deep space travel, research and habitation. -
Generating a Buzz
Summer 2021How one of the minds behind the ’90s viral sensation The Blair Witch Project continues to evolve transmedia storytelling. -
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Good Sports
Summer 2021This year’s spring semester was 166su’s greatest undertaking in school history as all 16 varsity sports were in action after most traditional fall sports were pushed back. -
Leading by Example
Summer 2021166su’s new senior vice president for administration and finance was 34 when he first became a chief financial officer. He’s spent every day since helping others achieve success. -
On Campus — Summer 2021
Summer 2021As 166su prepared to slowly transition to pre-pandemic operations, old, new and modified activities made campus come to life. -
Taking Shape
Summer 2021One alum’s global exercise brand is topping the home-fitness industry leaderboard. -
166su’s Modern(a) Man
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Why I Will Always Remember 9/11
Summer 2021Victim Services Director Christine Mouton ’98 ’01MS reflects on what it was like to support 9/11 victims and survivors over 20 years ago.
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Blastoff from the Bounce House
Spring 2021How a photograph of a rocket launch captured from 166su’s football stadium landed among Time magazine’s top 100 photos of 2020. -
Body Check
Spring 2021The Bod Pod can scan your body in under five minutes and provide your precise body fat percentage — helping everyone from athletes to the elderly. -
Custom Solar Sculpture Built by 166su Students
Spring 2021166su art and engineering students collaborated to create a new solar-powered sculpture that infuses energy back into the city’s power grid. -
Deep Dive
Spring 2021166su researchers are exploring our oceans to better understand dangerous diseases found below — and possible cures. -
How to Ace the Test of Time
Spring 2021Learn what is essential to graceful aging — no matter how old you are. -
Lighting the Way
Spring 2021Professor Peter Delfyett’s latest honor recognizes his influential career and opens doors for the STEM community at 166su. -
Movement Matters
Spring 2021Go Baby Go! and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital are partnering to provide low-cost mobility solutions for children with disabilities. -
Pandemic Pivot?
Spring 2021Now may be the time to change careers. -
The Pope’s Meteor Man
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Why I Fight for Hostages
Spring 2021A 166su grad shares how her father’s kidnapping drives her to help others.
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Class of 2020
Eight graduates from 166su’s Spring Class of 2020 share how the pandemic affected their final semester and memories from their time as Knights.
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Class of 2020
Summer 2020Eight graduates from 166su’s Spring Class of 2020 share how the pandemic affected their final semester and memories from their time as Knights. -
Essential Equipment
Summer 2020In partnership with 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys, two UCF-affiliated groups are helping build gear to protect national and local healthcare workers. -
On Campus: Summer 2020
Summer 2020Here are a few of the people at 166su who are holding everything together — even during a pandemic. -
Prioritizing Safety
Summer 2020166su’s Emergency Operation Center is home to the university’s Emergency Management team, which helps keep Knights safe in times of crisis. -
Remote Possibility
Summer 20207 days. 69,525 students. 6,600 new courses. How 166su leaned on more than two decades of online learning expertise to shift the entire university to remote learning. -
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Then and Now
Summer 2020166su senior Brandon Aliberti reminisces with his grandfather, Gary Wright ’70, a member of 166su’s first graduating class 50 years ago. -
To Capture a Moment
Summer 2020An unusual assignment gave history students a chance to reflect on the items that most defined the pandemic. -
Trauma and Resilience During COVID-19
Summer 2020166su mental health experts discuss the the impact the pandemic will have on us. -
Why I Fight on the Frontline
Summer 2020Stephen Brennan ’15, a certified emergency nurse, discusses traveling to Queens, New York — the worst-hit area in the United States — to help during COVID-19.
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Models for Success
At the 166su 3D Print Lab, researchers are producing 3D models of patients that help doctors at Nemours Children’s Hospital navigate complex surgeries.
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A Look at the Updated John C. Hitt Library
Spring 2020With new study spaces, technology and seating, the additions to the library are intended to help students focus on collaboration and studying. -
Dream Maker
Spring 2020The recently opened Games and Interactive Media Maker Space at 166su Downtown was built to foster creativity and collaboration through a practice known as “critical making.” -
Harnessing Power
Spring 2020166su’s Aphasia House and Knights on the Go Café is helping people like Larry Lentz Jr. improve their mobility, language and social skills. -
Helping Public School Teachers Earn Free Master’s Degree
Spring 2020The Lockheed Martin/166su Academy was developed to bolster STEM education and retaining current teachers while building the talent pipeline. -
How to Hunt a Killer
Spring 2020The work being done by researchers at 166su and Arecibo Observatory could help protect our planet from a fatal impact. -
Industry Watchdog
Spring 2020Since the 1960s, beloved Peanuts character Snoopy has been an icon for safety in the aerospace industry. -
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Spring 2020Blake Lynch ’14 is providing comic relief to nurses around the world. -
Mapping the World
Spring 2020Drishtie Patel ’08 ’12MNM is part of a team mapping the world’s missing roads to provide life-saving resources to people in times of crisis. -
Models for Success
Spring 2020At the 166su 3D Print Lab, researchers are producing 3D models of patients that help doctors at Nemours Children’s Hospital navigate complex surgeries. -
On Campus: Spring 2020
Spring 2020From a historic season for men’s soccer to the launch of Knights Pantry on the Rosen campus, here’s a look back at some of the big moments at 166su. -
Stylish and Sustainable
Spring 2020This alum-led startup is taking a stand in the sand to offer more eco-friendly fashion. -
The Dangers of Binge-Watching
Spring 2020A study led by a 166su professor has found binge-watching could be deadly. -
Why I Ride a Bike
Spring 2020There is a special kind of freedom one can experience only by riding a bicycle state line to state line.
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Expression Meets Inspiration at 166su Downtown
The new 166su Downtown campus reflects — and inspires — the energy and personalities of the more than 7,000 students who started classes there this August.
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40 Years — And Counting for the Marching Knights
Fall 2019Since 1980, UCF Marching Knights have been a major force at the university. -
5 Minutes with Bev Seay
Fall 2019166su’s new chair for the Board of Trustees opens up about personal passions and professional practices. -
Energy Boost
Fall 2019One of the most technologically innovative startups is paving the way to a more affordable renewable energy future. -
Helping the Helpers
Fall 2019From treating post-traumatic stress disorder to creating devices that detect toxins such as fentanyl, UCF is making first responders’ jobs easier and safer. -
Life After Hate
Fall 2019The first two decades of Angela King ’07 ’09MA’s life were fueled by bullying, violence and her involvement in white supremacist organizations. She has spent the past two decades trying to make amends — and helping others leave hate groups. -
Millennial Falcon
Fall 2019How Jacqueline (Cade) King ’12 helped dreams come true for generations of Star Wars fans. -
On Campus — Fall 2019
Fall 2019From a new campus opening downtown to major wins for athletics, there was a lot to celebrate during the 166su Fall 2019 semester. -
Power Move
Fall 2019Forging the future of endurance-boosting technology. -
Processing Risk
Fall 2019Could eating processed foods while pregnant increase the likelihood of childhood autism? Recent findings by 166su researchers suggest yes. -
The Driving Spirit Behind 166su’s ‘Charge On’ Commercial
Fall 2019Whether you’re at a sporting event, academic award ceremony or out wearing 166su gear, the words “Charge On!” unite those affiliated with the university. -
166su CREATES and Page 15 Mentor Tomorrow’s Animators
Fall 2019After receiving a grant from Walt Disney World Resort, the two programs developed a summer animation camp for 20 kids to channel their creativity. -
Why We Started ‘Pegasus’
Fall 2019Twenty-five years ago, Jim Hobart ’91 and Mike Hinn ’92 took 166su’s Reach for the Stars motto to heart — and haven’t stopped since.
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Insider’s Travel Guide
166su students from around the world share their best local travel tips.
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5 Questions with Thad Seymour Jr.
Summer 2019The interim president talks books, motivation, the value of higher ed and the future of 166su. -
Adventure Is Out There
Summer 2019From surfing lessons in Cape Canaveral to hiking in Patagonia, UCF Outdoor Adventure provides students affordable options to explore beyond campus. -
Life Without Limits
Summer 2019After 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 2019From the 166suestival 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 2019The sky’s the limit for two aerospace engineering students looking to advance the sport. -
The Defiant One
Summer 2019166su student-athlete Konya Plummer made history playing for Jamaica in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. -
The Examined Life
Summer 2019Curiosity has fueled the world’s biggest discoveries. Here’s what it means for 166su researchers on the front line. -
The Story of the Pan-American Highway
Summer 2019The 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 2019The problem of overtourism – and how to solve it. -
166su Grad Travels the World to Pursue BMX Passion
Summer 2019How chasing experiences has led one 166su business grad to launch a clothing line — and visit 29 counties and hundreds of skate parks. -
Why I Embrace Adventure
Summer 2019The pull of anticipation is a strong draw to discover the unknown.
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Unstoppable
After becoming the first African-American woman to graduate from 166su’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.
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A New Day for Yaupon Tea
Spring 2019You may not spend much time thinking about tea. Two 166su brothers want to change that. -
College Classes for Adults Ages 50 and Up
Spring 2019College after retirement? Actually, it makes a lot of sense. -
Driving the Future
Spring 2019Self-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 2019Before 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 2019Patches that treat cancer? Hats that stimulate hair growth? Jackets that charge your smartphone? 166su’s NanoScience Technology Center is an epicenter of futuristic wearables. -
Just Say Om
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Making Synthetic Martian Dirt
Spring 2019166su researchers are setting the standard for extraterrestrial soil. -
Next Level
Spring 2019Esports is a fast-rising, billion-dollar industry that is threatening to overtake traditional sports. So what is it, exactly? -
On Campus – Spring 2019
Spring 2019With Homecoming celebrations, a GameDay visit and major accomplishments from students and staff, campus was full of memorable experiences. -
The Advocate
Spring 2019From 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.” -
166su Basketball’s Season to Remember
Spring 2019The men’s and women’s basketball teams kept the momentum rolling from 166su’s stellar football season with exceptional performances of their own this year.Spring 2019 | By Jenna Marina Lee -
166su Grad Contemporizes the Classic ‘Highlights’ Magazine’
Spring 2019As 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. -
166su Opens the Lockheed Martin Cyber Innovation Lab
Spring 2019As the need for cybersecurity experts across the nation grows, UCF has created a space where students interested in the field can develop their skills. -
166su Partners with Nemours for PedsAcademy
Spring 2019More than 50 166su student-teachers and faculty have been providing tailored instruction to children with chronic illnesses since the program’s launch in August. -
Unstoppable
Spring 2019After becoming the first African-American woman to graduate from 166su’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 2019Nearly 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.
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The 2018 166su Football Season in Review
The Knights’ past two seasons have proven to be a lesson in resolve.
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2018 Season Scrapbook
Winter 2018A look at some of the big moments and quieter behind-the-scenes stills of 166su game days.Winter 2018 -
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Winter 2018The head of 166su football’s social media selects his top moments from the season. -
Game Day Gear from the 2018 166su Football Season
Winter 2018The 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.Winter 2018 -
Only the Beginning
Winter 2018Marc Daniels on the 166su football team’s incredible past two seasons and the promise of the program’s future. -
The 2018 166su Football Season in Review
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The Moms Behind 166su Football’s Success
Winter 2018It started with selfies at tailgates — and turned into a family.
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The Strategists
166su’s programming team became first in North America by falling behind.
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Believe The Heup!
Fall 2018New head football coach Josh Heupel is as real as it gets. -
Expanded Views from the UCF-managed Arecibo Observatory
Fall 2018166su 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 166su President Dale Whittaker
Fall 2018Whether 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 166su Energy Plant Is Designed for Learning
Fall 2018Designed 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. -
On Campus – Fall 2018
Fall 2018From 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 2018What a game is teaching South Florida families about hurricane preparation in real time. -
The Impact of Sea-Level Rise on Communities and Coastlines
Fall 2018166su 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 2018166su’s programming team became first in North America by falling behind. -
Timeline Traveler
Fall 2018Sarah Chetrit&Բ;’10 went from being an accountant to a full-time travel blogger. The wanderlust expert offers her tips for planning your next trip. -
166su Looks Back on its First Day of Classes
Fall 2018Fifty years ago, Central Florida changed forever when 166su — then known as Florida Technological University — opened for classes on October 7, 1968. -
We Need to Talk about Mental Illness
Fall 2018The 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 2018Rick Brunson ’84 on why journalism education has never been more important or more challenging.
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How President Hitt Built a Legacy
Over the past 26 years, President John C. Hitt has grown 166su 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.
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Golden Guild
Summer 2018Much more than a shiny token, President Hitt’s Pegasus ring represents a big commitment to 166su — and he’s not the only person to wear one. -
Hitt’s World
Summer 2018Being 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. -
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Summer 2018Insight, wisdom and tongue-in-cheek musings from 166su’s fourth president. -
How President Hitt Built a Legacy
Summer 2018Over the past 26 years, President John C. Hitt has grown 166su 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 2018How John C. Hitt changed Central Florida for the better. -
My 26-year Love Affair
Summer 2018Martha Hitt on why she fell — and keeps falling — in love with 166su. -
President Hitt’s Final Commencement
Summer 2018Behind the scenes of President Hitt’s final commencement ceremonies this spring. Summer 2018 | Photos by Nick Leyva ’15 -
The Whittakers Support Students at Knight-Thon
Summer 2018Dale and Mary Whittaker help students power through 166su’s oldest philanthropic tradition. Summer 2018 -
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Summer 2018For a quarter century, President John C. Hitt worked to put 166su on the map. But who is the man behind the evolution? -
Why I’ll Always Be a Knight
Summer 2018President Hitt shares what it means to be a Knight.
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From Knights to Kings: The 2017 National Championship Season
From winless in 2015 to undefeated in 2017, the 166su Knights shocked the college football world this season with a perfect 13-0 record, a major CFP Peach Bowl victory and a National Championship.
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Buzz Worthy
Spring 2018Kristin Harris ’11 has the job pop culture nerds dream about. -
From Knights to Kings: The 2017 National Championship Season
Spring 2018From winless in 2015 to undefeated in 2017, the 166su 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 2018Diagnosed 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
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Spring 2018What causes someone to sacrifice self for community? -
Josh Heupel Named 166su Football Head Coach
Spring 2018166su Football has a new head coach to lead the 2018 season. -
Learning the Ropes
Spring 2018The 166su ropes course challenges students to reach new heights. -
Life After Coal
Spring 2018A 166su alum is helping eastern Kentucky find the light at the end of the tunnel. -
Meet the Presidential Search Committee
Spring 2018Here are the 15 people tasked with finding our next leader, who will expand on 166su’s commitment to bold academics, innovative research and international impact. -
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Spring 2018From 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. -
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Spring 2018Capping off four years with creativity. -
The New War On Drugs
Spring 2018166su is preparing future doctors to address the opioid crisis by changing their approach to pain management. -
166su College of Medicine Makes a Wish Come True
Spring 2018For one special day, Make-a-Wish kid Hannah Culler experienced being a doctor at 166su College of Medicine. -
Why I Sing in Black and White
Spring 2018Orlando Poet Laureate Susan Lilley ’75 ’80MA on why she writes poetry.
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In Their Words
Since 2010, the 166su history department has been collecting stories of veterans living in the Central Florida area. Here is part of the rich legacy they’re preserving.
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A Quality Education When and Where You Want It
Fall 2017Online education may have its detractors in higher education, but across the nation, students are driving a shift from classroom to digital learning. And 166su is all in. -
All the Buzz
Fall 2017Learn more about campus’ busiest residents and the place they call home. -
An Insider’s Guide to 166su’s Knight Rider
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Bill and Melinda Gates Visit 166su Campus
Fall 2017This fall, Bill and Melinda Gates toured the 166su campus.Fall 2017 -
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Fall 2017Knights racing isn’t the No. 1 engineering club in the country, but they’re not letting that stop them. -
How a 166su Graduate Landed a Job at YouTube
Fall 2017Melissa Amoi-Belinda Smith ’11 shares her journey from robotics competitions at 166su to becoming a user experience researcher for YouTube. -
How to Sell Your Idea (and Yourself)
Fall 2017Six keys to pitching your idea from the executive producer of Shark Tank. -
In Defense of Title IX
Fall 2017Expert Catherine Kaukinen on what’s so groundbreaking about Title IX. -
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Fall 2017Since 2010, the 166su history department has been collecting stories of veterans living in the Central Florida area. Here is part of the rich legacy they’re preserving. -
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Fall 2017From 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 2017After 26 years, John C. Hitt announced he is retiring from the 166su presidency in 2018.Fall 2017 -
Revitalizing a Downtown Neighborhood
Fall 2017A new OCPS school joins other Community Partnership Schools in their mission to not only provide education, but serve entire communities. -
Why I Swim With Sharks
Fall 2017Diver and photographer Anai Colyer ’14 discusses what it’s like to swim with one of nature’s most feared predators.
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Pegasus Takes Flight
Pegasus, the 166su symbol, soars among the stars in a new mural by local artist Boy Kong.
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Creating a Scene
Summer 2017Central Florida is becoming a hotbed of artistic activity — from theater to graphic design to cultivated graffiti — and 166su grads are at the center of the creative boom. -
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Summer 2017Graham Judd ’09 brings the plants of Tolkein’s Middle-earth to life in a new book. -
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Summer 2017Sam Borkson ’01 creates art to inspire friendship with the world. -
In a Flash
Summer 20171 prompt. 6 writers. 150 words or fewer.More Than Meets the Eye
Summer 2017Each piece of public art at 166su 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 2017The 2017 UCF-Orlando Jazz Festival included performances from guitarist Peter Bernstein, trumpeter Leroy Jones and The Jazz Professors.On Beat
Summer 2017On Campus – Summer 2017
Summer 2017From art classes to 166suastival and Holi, the 166su campus during the Spring 2017 semester was a vibrant, inspiring place to be.Pegasus Takes Flight
Summer 2017Pegasus, the 166su symbol, soars among the stars in a new mural by local artist Boy Kong.The Art of Limbitless
Summer 2017Limbitless Solutions’ bionic arms highlight each child’s passion and personality.Third Annual 166su Celebrates the Arts at Dr. Phillips Center
Summer 2017166su 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.Summer 2017Turning Points
Summer 2017Looking back on a turnaround season that culminated with a landmark postseason run, UCF men’s basketball head coach Johnny Dawkins recalls five defining moments.166su Breaks Ground on Downtown Campus
Summer 2017166su 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.Summer 2017V for Venditti
Summer 2017Robert Venditti ’01MA and the roundabout way he’s achieved success as a writer.What Is Creativity?
Summer 2017166su faculty explore the idea.Why I Reign
Summer 2017Performance artist Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz discusses her Reinas series and how she channels queens to unravel societal traumas and anxieties.Your Brain on Music
Summer 2017A popular class breaks down how our brains respond to music.
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Monsters in the Closet
166su’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.More in This Issue
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Breaking Down Student Debt
Spring 2017Surprising facts about U.S. student debt and how we pay for college.In Good Health
Spring 2017It’s been 11 years since the Florida Legislature and then-Gov. Jeb Bush approved 166su’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 2017A cutting-edge classroom simulator at 166su is helping educators become better teachers.Knights’ Kingdom
Spring 2017166su alumni chapters and clubs are a great way to stay connected to everything you love about being a Knight.On Campus – Spring 2017
Spring 2017From Spirit Splash and Homecoming to basketball games and Rent-a-Pup, the 166su campus was the place to be.Speak & Spell Was a Game Changer
Spring 2017The Speak & Spell broke ground in technology.Tackling Cancer
Spring 2017The Cure Bowl is fueling groundbreaking cancer research at 166su.The Big World of Nanotechnology
Spring 2017Six ways nanotechnology is improving our lives.The Bro’d Trip
Spring 2017Over the course of a year, Justin Fricke ’12 and Adam Fricke ’15 visited all 50 states, three Canadian Providences and one U.S. Territory.Spring 2017The Science of Scent
Spring 2017Professor Konstantin Vodopyanov’s revolutionary technology could make diagnosing disease as easy as exhaling.166su at Otronicon
Spring 2017166su showcases its tech prowess at Orlando Science Center’s Otronicon.Spring 2017166su Tennis Moves to Lake Nona
Spring 2017The Knights opened the 2017 season at their new home, the United States Tennis Association National Campus in Lake Nona.Spring 2017Why I Give a Damn
Spring 2017After 25 years as president of 166su, President John C. Hitt still believes there is no better tool than a college degree for improving social and economic mobility.
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Helpers and Healers
Not surprisingly, of the thousands of people who responded after Pulse, many have a 166su connection. Here, in their words, are their stories.More in This Issue
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Artifact: Under Pressure
Fall 2016Artists come to 166su’s Flying Horse Editions for serious printing power. -
First Frost
Fall 2016Relive the first win of the season and Scott Frost’s first victory as head coach at 166su. Fall 2016Igniting 166su’s Future
Fall 2016166su launched a $500 million fundraising campaign — the most ambitious in the university’s history.New Kid on the Cell Block
Fall 2016Amanda Stephen ’08 is the newest inmate on Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black.Off the Court
Fall 2016166su head basketball coaches on their passion for the game and mentoring student-athletes.On Campus: Fall 2016
Fall 2016From Move-in Day and Convocation to Fan Fest and a Black Lives Matter vigil, the 166su campus offers a variety of ways for students to participate.Reptile Refuge
Fall 2016166su to build a permanent sea turtle conservation research facility in Brevard County.Fall 2016Room with a Worldview
Fall 2016A new building on Memory Mall puts international students front and center.Fall 2016The Best Photos of 2016
Fall 2016The 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 166su’s year in review.The Place Maker
Fall 2016Six 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 2016Writing to Heal
Fall 2016Whether it’s breaking the stigma of mental illness or overcoming childhood hardships, a 166su professor and her students are helping others heal through creative writing.
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Where to Next?
With research expanding throughout our solar system and beyond, the human race is on the cusp of a new Space Age. We turned to 166su scientists to reveal what space exploration will look like in the future.More in This Issue
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Briefs: Summer 2016
Summer 2016166su 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 2016At 166su’s new downtown Orlando campus, thousands of students will tap into the heart of the City Beautiful.Go for Launch
Summer 2016166su Professor Joshua Colwell and his team of physics faculty and students watched as their experiment rocketed to space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard. Summer 2016Intergalactic Symphony
Summer 2016Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer presented an out-of-this-world performance during 166su Celebrates the Arts.Summer 2016Knight View
Summer 2016166su’s Robinson Observatory offers a stellar view of the night sky.Knights In Space
Summer 2016Learn about the work 166su researchers are doing on nearly every planet in our solar system and beyond.On Campus: Summer 2016
Summer 2016Nearly 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 166su
Summer 2016166su has been committed to space exploration since before man’s first step on the moon.By Angie Lewis ’03Opinion: Space Tourism
Summer 2016166su professors debate the pros and cons of space tourism.Such Great Heights
Summer 2016In 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.166su Stands with Orlando
Summer 2016On 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 166su community.By the staff at PegasusWhere to Next?
Summer 2016With research expanding throughout our solar system and beyond, the human race is on the cusp of a new Space Age. We turned to 166su scientists to reveal what space exploration will look like in the future.Why I Jumped
Summer 2016Former Google VP and 166su 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 ’84PhDWritten in the Stars
Summer 2016166su’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.
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Finding Balance
166su 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.More in This Issue
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Spring 2016Vice 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 166su Athletics. -
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Spring 2016Last summer, Hye Jung Kim, ’09, spent seven weeks aboard a 62-foot canoe modeled on the type ancient Polynesians used to sail the Pacific. -
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Spring 2016In November, 166su ice hockey played for the largest crowd in its 19-year history at Orlando’s Amway Center. -
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Spring 2016Grace Bochenek, ’98, director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory, on energy sources, fossil fuels and the importance of STEM education for America’s future. -
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Spring 2016166su 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. -
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Spring 2016The board of trustees ensures 166su’s future is bright by providing governance and guidance to the president and establishing the mission and priorities of the university. -
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Spring 2016166su students and faculty partner with University of Florida and local physicians to serve rural communities in the Dominican Republic. -
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Spring 2016166su’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is helping families transform motorized toy cars into a way for children to explore their environment. -
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Spring 2016How a push in the right direction led to the creation of the cultural hub of the 166su student body. -
News Briefs: Spring 2016
Spring 2016Limbitless unveils new hands-free wheelchair, UCF takes top honors for academics and innovations, Cheerleaders score another victory and more…On Campus: Spring 2016
Spring 2016Photos: 20th anniversary of Spirit Splash, parents of Steven Sotloff speak to journalism students, C-SPAN bus on campus, and the Big ReadSchool + Sobriety
Spring 2016A 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 2016166su’s growing entrepreneurial culture is empowering students to successfully navigate their way from concept to launch.Tacko Fall – Mastering the Rebound
Spring 2016166su basketball center Tacko Fall has never let a few near misses keep him down.The New Newsroom
Spring 2016166su journalism students are learning to use mobile devices to capture breaking news and jobs after graduation.
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Ripple Effect
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.More in This Issue
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Fall 2015The 166su FAIRWINDS Alumni Center celebrates an important anniversary. -
Artifact: Bone Collector
Fall 2015Animal remains offer unique insights for 166su biologists. -
Backstage Pass
Fall 2015In 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 166su Impact campaign. -
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Fall 2015A new Orlando bowl game will benefit the fight to defeat breast cancer and the work of an innovative 166su College of Medicine researcher. -
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Fall 2015166su cyber defense champions infiltrate U.S. national security hot spots on a victory tour of the nation’s capital. -
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Raising a Ruckus
Fall 2015Marketing guru Seth Godin lets College of Business Administration students in on a few of his best secrets to success. -
Rising Beyond Barriers
Fall 2015166su’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. -
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Fall 2015Emily 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 2015Take 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. -
Ultimate Tailgating Guide
Fall 2015Here are a few tailgating tips and tricks from fellow Knights fans that are sure to score points with your guests.Wide World of Sports
Fall 2015
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Horizon Cuba
What thawing relations between the United States and Cuba could mean for both sides on this 90-mile political, economic and social divide.More in This Issue
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Anatomy Lab of Dreams
Summer 2015A College of Medicine professor designed this ultimate facility so students can learn with state-of-the-art technology. -
Briefs, News & Notes: Summer 2015
Summer 2015Rolling Stones in Orlando, Knights Honored, New 166su Leadership, and moreCommencement Through the Years
Summer 2015Graduation Milestones, Famous Speakers and Alumni StatisticsDesigning Robots for Mining Mars
Summer 2015Student Engineers Build Mars Robot Mining Drone for NASA ContestFever Pitch
Summer 2015166su alumni are building a community of passionate soccer supporters in Orlando.Gamification: The Future of Education
Summer 2015Is gamification a futuristic fad, or does using video games to teach children promise a meaningful advance in education? 166su experts explain why we aren’t seeing more games in school yet.Horizon Cuba
Summer 2015What thawing relations between the United States and Cuba could mean for both sides on this 90-mile political, economic and social divide.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 2015Summer 2015In 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 2015Driven 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 2015The Kaplan Collection of antique physicians instruments creates a historical context about technology for 166su medical students.On Campus: Summer 2015
Summer 2015Slideshow: Bike Week cycling events, Terry McMillan speaks at the 166su Book Festival, UCF Celebrates the Arts 2015 in downtown Orlando and Symphony Under the Stars moves inside.Opening Doors at Juilliard
Summer 2015How a 166su industrial engineer solved a big problem at the world-famous performing arts school.Peace Corps Stories
Summer 2015From Africa to South America and beyond, UCF students and alumni are working to improve the world as Peace Corps volunteers.Plastic Problem
Summer 2015Trash litters a campus landmark in a statement for sustainability.Summer 2015Sensory Overload
Summer 2015The proliferation of technology can create dangerous distractions in the operating room. Two 166su experts discuss the risks, research and solutions to the potentially deadly situation.
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Invisible Struggles
What can be done to help college students experiencing homelessness?More in This Issue
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Another Day at the Office
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Spring 2015On Jan. 13, the 166su Downtown Community Outreach Team toured the Parramore Heritage Community, an Orlando neighborhood adjacent to 166su’s planned downtown campus. Spring 2015 -
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Spring 2015The 166su volleyball team clinched the 2014 American Athletic Conference championship.Spring 2015 -
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Spring 2015Rising high above the campus landscape, the 166su water tower has been a university icon since the 1960s.Spring 2015 -
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Spring 2015Spring 2015Remembering President Colbourn
Spring 2015Sonic Branding
Spring 2015According to The Sonic Boom author Tyler Gray, ’97, the sounds present all around us hold hidden meaning.Trouble in Paradise
Spring 2015A poem by Terry Ann Thaxton, associate professor of creative writing
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Kid-Approved
How one prosthetic arm is changing many lives.More in This Issue
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Briefs
Fall 2014166su News, Milestones, Personalities and Other Items of Interest Fall 2014Developing a Democracy
Fall 2014With a new public administration certificate program, UCF offers vision, strategy and best practices to a fledgling democracy.Energy Partners
Fall 2014166su’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 2014Shannon 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 2014In Central Florida, the path from farm-to-fork is being cut by Knights.Guardian of the Reef
Fall 2014Jay Easterbrook, ’85, Artificial Reef BuilderKid-Approved
Fall 2014How one prosthetic arm is changing many lives.Love Yourself to Lose the Weight
Fall 2014Rod Durham, ’86, Extreme Weight LossOn Campus: Photo Gallery of 166su Events
Fall 2014Fall 2014Open House
Fall 2014166su Alumni collaborate to give a historic Winter Park landmark a new lease on life.Pegasus Unleashed
Fall 2014How the mythological winged horse became the symbol of 166su.Fall 2014Piecing Together the Past
Fall 2014Carol Mundy’s home was an unofficial museum before she donated more than 5,000 rare African-American artifacts to the 166su Special Collections & University Archives.Fall 2014Put It to the Test
Fall 2014Can 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.
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“The End of Aaron,” a Short Story From The Heaven of Animals Anthology
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Summer 2014New York Yankees Director of Strength and Conditioning, Matt Krause, ’99, keeps multimillion-dollar baseball players like Derek Jeter in top physical shape. -
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Summer 2014The Burnett Honors College’s annual outreach program encourages educationally disadvantaged students to consider college as an accessible opportunity that will benefit their future.Summer 2014 -
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Sea Turtles: The Lost Years
Summer 2014Satellite trackers allowed researchers to follow juvenile loggerhead turtles on their perilous journey across the Atlantic Ocean.Soldiers to Scholars
Summer 2014Student veterans often bond with each other, but are they connecting with traditional 166su students?Top of the Class: Bortles Scores at 2014 NFL Draft
Summer 2014Translating Tragedy
Summer 2014For 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.
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4Love Nonprofit Empowers Women in Panama
Spring 2014166su alumna Lindsey Parry, ’08, lives her passion for community service. -
A Health Care Debate: Do We Really Need More Doctors?
Spring 2014166su Professor of Neurology Stephen Berman offers a point-counterpoint argument with himself on the future of physicians. -
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Jason Dunn ’07: 3D Printing for the International Space Station
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Pat Rushin: Making The Zero Theorem
Spring 2014The 166su associate professor discusses his first feature film and the screenplays that inspired his work. -
Scott Anez, ’88: Host, ESPN Orlando Radio
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Sean Perry ’96 and Rick Wheeler ’95: Founders, Florida Music Festival
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Tostitos Fiesta Bowl
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166su Video Game Designers Answer Make-a-Wish Call
Spring 2014166su’s Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy helps 10-year-old L.J. realize his dream.Spring 2014 -
166su’s Public Art Collection
Spring 2014A School of Visual Arts and Design student surveyed 253 pieces to find her top 10.
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Powering Pomolong
Students Supply a South African Community with ElectricityMore in This Issue
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Alumni Profiles
Fall 2013Excelling Locally and Around the WorldFTU’s First (and Last?) Homecoming Queen
Fall 2013Is Student Debt a Good Investment?
Fall 2013Is the NCAA Obsolete?
Fall 2013Letters of Recommendation
Fall 2013Congratulating 166su on our 50th AnniversaryMedical City and Orlando’s Economy
Fall 2013Pedal to the Mettle
Fall 2013Powering Pomolong
Fall 2013Students Supply a South African Community with ElectricitySinkholes
Fall 2013Support System
Fall 2013Training Cybersleuths
Fall 2013
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Better Together
Mentoring mattersMore in This Issue
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A Method to Our Madness
Summer 2013All the world’s a stage for 166su’s original Shakespeare troupeBetter Together
Summer 2013Mentoring mattersFalse Security
Summer 2013A 166su professor is bringing more attention to men’s health.Going Public
Summer 2013The road to commercializationIn Focus
Summer 2013From Orlando to Washington, D.C. and backKnight Power
Summer 2013Power plant saves millionsTech
Summer 2013Student ingenuity pays offWhat’s Next
Summer 2013Faculty forecastsWorldview
Summer 2013Computer vision turns complexity into performance
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Spring 2013The rate of change is accelerating at 166su because of President Hitt’s commitment to partnerships.Greatness Personified
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Spring 2013166su has always been fortunate to have had the right president at the right moment.M.J. Soileau
Spring 2013Here’s What I ThinkMighty Mascots
Spring 2013Origins
Spring 2013Pieces From Our Past
Spring 2013The New is Now the Norm
Spring 2013Wedding Knights
Spring 2013The bride wore white, and everyone else wore black and gold.
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Not Simply Red
There is nothing simple about this alien planet.More in This Issue
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Fall 2012College life at 166su wouldn’t be the same without themComing Home to Find Their Voices
Fall 2012Those with stroke and brain injuries learn to speak at Aphasia HouseFirst Impressions
Fall 2012What’s in an office?Hospital Hospitality
Fall 2012Researching how hospitals administer service.International Perspectives
Fall 2012166su employs faculty who have received their education from all over the worldNot Simply Red
Fall 2012There is nothing simple about this alien planet.Red State Blue State
Fall 2012Predicting the 2012 ElectionSwell Eats
Fall 2012Learn Emily Ellyn’s recipesThe Insider
Fall 2012Transforming the Russian legal system, one visit at a time.The Pulse of European Politics
Fall 2012Dr. Kerstin Hamann knows the heart of Western European politics.What a Rip
Fall 2012How one torn pair of jeans cemented the destiny of a Knight.
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Summer 2012Is Bigger Better?Big Enough
Summer 2012Harris Rosen spent the first half of his career making millions and the second half giving away millions.Big Screen, Tiny Budget
Summer 2012Bigger Picture
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