Pushing Past Your Limits Heather Pigman ’94 celebrates the boundless spirit that makes a Knight a Knight, with a nearly $1 million commitment on UCF Day of Giving.
UCF Named as One of Four National Finalists in Competitive Coca-Cola Refreshing Films Program The film program receives its first national recognition for branded spot while Knights on the project gained firsthand experience using film technology and collaborating with industry professionals.
UCF Honors Faculty with 2025 Founders’ Day Awards More than 240 faculty, including Pegasus Professors and Reach for the Stars honorees, were recognized for their commitment to excellence during the annual Founders’ Day celebration.
2025 Order of Pegasus, Student Awards Celebrates UCF’s Best and Brightest During the April 2 Founders’ Day event, 37 students will receive UCF’s highest student honor, which recognizes those who exemplify excellence in academic achievement, leadership and service.
High-Tech Talent: UCF’s Video Game Design Programs Rank Among World’s Best for 2025 UCF is recognized for its excellence across these programs, which have prepared hundreds of graduates who help craft some of the best-selling video games in the world — fueling a $400-billion industry.
Astrophysics Observatory SPHEREx Launches on its Way to Study the Origins of the Universe The infrared space telescope will spend about two years orbiting Earth from over 400 miles overhead, collecting data on more than 450 million galaxies.
It Takes a Swarm: Help Rebuild a Bear-ravaged Beehive After a hive was ransacked by bears, the staff at the UCF Arboretum are looking to help bees thrive again on campus.
UCF Announces 2025’s 30 Under 30 Alumni Award Recipients The honor recognizes outstanding young alumni who continue to reach for the stars in their professional and personal lives.
Recipients of the 2024-25 Seed Funding Program Announced The program awarded a total of $500,000 to 21 new projects. This is the fourth year the program has been available to UCF faculty and researchers.
UCF Researchers Receive $600K Grant to Develop Intelligent Assistive Robotics The robots can help adults with upper extremity disabilities to perform essential tasks like eating and grooming.
