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UCF Projects Win 5 Emmys, Breaking Last Year’s Record

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.

UCF Knights, Alums Represented in College Football 25

From being a Marching Knight to a 3D environment/lighting artist, Victoria Torres ’24 has a unique perspective on the development of EA SPORTS’ latest video game.

UCF Knights to Represent at 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, Paralympics

Five Knights will be present at the Olympics, which take place July 26-Aug. 1, and two will compete in the Paralympics, which happen Aug. 28-Sept. 8.

5 Questions with UCF Alum Richard Bilbao: New Editor-in-Chief of Orlando Business Journal

Bilbao, a journalism alum, has worked for the publication since 2008, previously serving as a reporter, digital producer and an associate managing editor.

UCF Alum Establishes New Fund for Testicular Cancer Research, Awareness

After first being diagnosed with the disease in 2003, Mason Moore ’97 has become active in the cancer community, working to encourage men to take ownership of their health.

UCF’s Limbitless Solutions’ Named Finalist for Game Developers Conference Alternative Control Showcase

The new training video game, Limbitless Redline, is a finalist for alt.ctrl.GDC, a showcase featuring alternative controllers and games.

Limbitless Solutions’ Gamified Training Student Team Shines at I/ITSEC Conference

The UCF-based research program was awarded top honors for the training game Limbitless Journey at 2023 I/ITSEC.

UCF’s Limbitless Solutions Featured at Adobe MAX Global Conference

The generative AI technologies highlighted at the conference allow for enhanced concept art generation and digital storytelling in a powerful way and is something Limbitless hopes to continue to implement as it serves more patients.

Through the Roof

Garnering recent attention due to his viral “roof cam” highlights for the Atlanta Falcons, the career of Austin Hittel ’13 has been one of consistency, versatility and evolution.

Achievement Through Adaptation: UCF International Student Finds Success Abroad

Valerie Mauricio Ruiz, an advertising/public relations major, is achieving her academic and career goals with the Benjamin A. Gilman scholarship and an internship overseas.

UCF in the News

Brine it, Bag it, Fry it, Smoke it: A Century of Thanksgiving Turkeys

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UCF Women's Basketball vs. TCU 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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