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11 Lesser-known Facts about the Mayflower and Thanksgiving

With the Mayflower voyage having been completed over 400 years ago, a UCF historian tells us what the storybooks have right, what they might have wrong and why it’s all still important.

Re-examining Gratitude During a Difficult Year

While 2020 has been a difficult year, psychology and College of Medicine faculty members emphasize why and how you should still find things to be thankful for.

Solving the ‘Mystery’ of Cranberry Sauce at Thanksgiving, a Holiday for All Americans

The traditional dish was unfamiliar to my Hispanic family, so we took the opportunity to learn about it and prepare it as part of our meal.

Knights Helping Knights Pantry Offers Emergency Food Supplies During Thanksgiving Break

The Knights Helping Knights Pantry is preparing emergency-supply bags for students who find themselves in need of food while campus is closed for the Thanksgiving…

UCF Community Gives Thanks This Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s common to reflect on the reasons to be thankful. Many express their gratitude for time shared and getting through another year.…

UCFPD: Be Safe This Holiday Season

With Thanksgiving this week and the holiday season around the corner, the UCF Police Department reminds you to keep safety top of mind. If you…

Rosen College Gives Thanks

As the UCF community reflects on 2014, students, faculty and staff at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management share what they’re thankful for this year.…

Saying Thanks Isn’t Always Simple

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and people all over the country will gather around tables with loved ones to express thanks for time together, getting through another…

Winter is Coming – With its Pressures, Joys

My favorite time of year is autumn, when the weather is perfect and I am reunited with one of my loves: pumpkin spice latte. Everywhere…

Let’s Set Aside Differences – Not Just During This Season, But All Year

‘Tis the season, the season of giving—whether giving thanks, praises, spare change, an extra tip or bonus. You name it, and it’s officially “the season”…

UCF in the News

The ‘Internet of Animals’ Could Unlock the Secrets of Nature’s Greatest Superpowers

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NASA Partners with 3 Universities to Advance Space Research

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UCF Joins Elite Florida Colleges with Tighter Acceptance Rate

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Events at UCF

Jan 23

Out of Order | Let Down by Kristen Letts Kovak and Grace Mikell Ramsey 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Jan 23

Wesley at UCF Student Lounge 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Jan 23

Department of State Opportunities Information Session 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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