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Knights stepped into the spotlight to show how art and tech can evolve together during UCF Celebrates the Arts.

Heather Pigman ’94 celebrates the boundless spirit that makes a Knight a Knight, with a nearly $1 million commitment on UCF Day of Giving.

The three-year project, supported by a $750K grant, is part of Sandia’s Photonic Enable Tera-scale InfraRed Imager (PETRI) Grand Challenge Laboratory Directed Research and Development program.

Faith Kidwell knew that college promised a bright future, but she wasn’t sure if she could afford it. Then came a scholarship that would change her life.

Did you know that giving to the area you’re most passionate about on UCF Day of Giving — or simply posting about it on social media — can unlock nearly $60,000 additional funds for departments, programs and scholarships?

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.

The recipients of UCF’s most prestigious faculty honor use their inspiring backgrounds to make impacts in the fields of psychology, hospitality and cybersecurity.

As part of the UCF College of Medicine’s commitment to improve healthcare for all, the college is launching a first-of-its-kind program to prepare medical students to better communicate health information with patients whose primary language is Spanish.

This award recognizes his global impact on transportation systems and safety, and will be awarded during the Founders’ Day on April 2.

The 2025 Reach for the Stars award recipients are recognized for conducting highly successful research and fostering creative activity that has a national or international impact.

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.

Employees were recognized for reaching their five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 45 years of service milestones, and recent retirees were also honored. The university also presented Employee Excellence awards.

Biomedical sciences student Nicholas Rose’s research focuses on identifying plant-based polymers with energy-converting capabilities, which could be groundbreaking for medical devices.

College of Medicine Professor Michal Masternak and two graduate students are processing health samples last Saturday from Fram2, the latest commercial spaceflight and the first crewed flight to orbit Earth over its polar regions.

This year’s festival explores the powerful relationship between artist Marc Chagall, Fiddler on the Roof and composer George Gershwin.