Navigating the Newsroom How the editor-in-chief of Orlando’s major newspaper has led local journalism and shaped the city’s narrative.
Back in the Game After 11 years, EA SPORTS released College Football 25, a critically and commercially acclaimed game that is the work of many UCF alums.
5 Years Forward UCF Downtown celebrates five years since it first opened its doors to 7,000 UCF and Valencia College students.
An Epic Adventure UCF alums play roles in creating the latest attractions for the theme park capital of the world.
How a UCF Grad’s Art Helps Make Local Businesses Iconic Take 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 UCF alum Steve Alexander ’06 has taken advertising studio MVRK from The City Beautiful to the world.
Why I Love Orlando Is Why I Love UCF Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer reflects on how UCF and Orlando have grown alongside and in partnership with one another.
Holding on to History Earlier this year, Eatonville — one of the nation’s oldest all-Black municipalities — was included among America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. As urban development closes in, UCF students and faculty rally together with community activists to preserve the town’s legacy.
Noon at Knight Nation During the Sept. 28 football game, Knight Nation welcomed FOX’s “Big Noon Kickoff” to campus.
Community Care UCF-HCA Florida Healthcare residency programs are playing a crucial role in bringing more in-demand physicians to the state.
On Campus: Fall 2024 From debuting a new UCF commercial to Homecoming Week activities that brought Knight Nation together, this fall was full of exciting events.
Photonic Fun This summer, UCF’s College of Optics and Photonics hosted its second annual Laser and Photonics Summer Camp.
Finding a Way Home With homelessness on the rise in Orlando, how can people help others in their time of greatest need?
A Safer City Through community-oriented policing and data-driven initiatives, UCF alum and Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith ’93 is working to reduce crime.
Halloween on Campus From creepy zombies to glittering beauties, Knights get into the spooky holiday spirit. Words and photos by Deanna FerranteFrom creepy zombies to glittering beauties, Knights get into the spooky holiday spirit by dressing up around the UCF campus.Photo: Amy Pearson (left), a senior forensic science major, and Jasmine Strahan, a junior forensic science, terrify students as gruesome zombies outside the Student Union. Hoping to scare up some laughs, Maryanee Madeira, a senior marketing major, poses as Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn outside the Student Union. Terra Fine, an English writing senior, dazzles her friend with a twirling hula hoop act as a “carnie” at the end of Memory Mall. Patrick Reezes, a senior psychology major, pauses outside the Student Union to flash a grin as hotshot pilot Maverick from the movie Top Gun. Atticus Palmer, a freshman theatre major, takes a break between classes on Memory Mall dressed as Wirt, a character from the television show Over the Garden Wall. Jeremy Curry, a senior psychology major, poses on Memory Mall as Goku, a character from the television show Dragon Ball Z. Arielle Lerner, a freshman biology major, poses as Mother Nature near Memory Mall. Jennifer Belvin, a computer science junior, shows off her spell work as a witch on Memory Mall. Dylan Florenez, a sophomore electrical engineering major, poses as Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. Dequan Roberson (left), a film production sophomore, and Tommy Kelly, a sophomore theatre major, pause for a photo outside the Student Union dressed as characters of their own creation, Coyote and the Scarecrow. With microphone in hand, Grayson Lanza, a senior political science major, repeats quotes from the movie Anchorman as Ron Burgundy. During a picnic lunch by the Reflecting Pond, family members Christine Rivera, an academic services program assistant, Susanna Bryan, a health center senior registered nurse specialist, Kyle Borden, a senior health sciences major, and Leah Barroso, a senior event management major, spring into character as galactic warriors from the Star Wars films. UCF anthropology professors Sandra Wheeler (left) and Lana Williams pose for a photo as an iconic breakfast duo near the Apollo dorms. Jump to top