From groundbreaking research to commencement and game day excitement, revisit the year’s standout moments in this photo collection.

The Scott Frost era begins again at UCF.

By combining personal inspiration with technology, the health sciences major has created a startup business that expedites the Social Security Disability benefits application and approval process.

Sean Snaith’s latest quarterly U.S. economic forecast is available for download.

Nathan Kurelo Wilk ’22, a native of Brazil, developed the technical training, hands-on experience and entrepreneurial insight at UCF that’s needed to succeed in the tech industry.

The Department of Energy funded project supports the global transition to clean energy by 2050.

From free clinic patient to now provider, Monique Prince seeks to ensure a healthier future for vulnerable populations as a family nurse practitioner, researcher and educator.

From major accolades to campus updates, innovative research and expert insight on current events, here are the most-read stories of the year.

The new specialized tunable detection and imaging technique for infrared photons surpasses present technology and may be a cost-effective method of capturing thermal imaging or night vision, medical imaging, spectroscopy and space exploration.

Driven by a passion to preserve the environment, electrical engineering student Nicole Parker will work to create sustainable power systems with global powerhouse Siemens.

Desnoes will oversee the annual five-year budgeting process for the university as well as working with the Office of the Provost.

The tour included visits with the Institute for Simulation and Training, the College of Optics and Photonics and the Center of Excellence in Hypersonic and Space Propulsion.

Don Harrell, an Africana studies adjunct professor, shares the significance of the week-long cultural celebration and its customs.

Submitting your FAFSA by UCF’s priority date — Feb. 15 — ensures you are considered for the widest range of financial aid, helping to make your education at UCF affordable and accessible.

UCF Associate Professor of Judaic Studies Ken Hanson shares the significance of the eight-day celebration and its customs.

As Krampus gains popularity, discover the history behind the folkloric figure and other dark legends connected to the holiday season.

The Center for Distributed Learning, Department of Legal Studies, and Nicholson School of Communication and Media collaborations capture conditions at the U.S.-Mexico border, which has earned critical acclaim via the Suncoast Emmys.

Thanks to a partnership with Orlando Health, students in UCF’s health management and informatics programs are now learning how to use the leading electronic health record software before they graduate.