University of Central Florida News | Alumni Archives

UCF News | Stories of Impact + Innovation | Orlando, FL

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 84ºF Clear

First-Gen Alumnus Behind Transformational Gift Believes in Power of Philanthropy to Change Lives

With a $50 million gift, entrepreneur Barry Miller ’95 is investing in the next generation of Knights — helping them build the skills and connections that have fueled his success.

UCF Receives $50 Million Gift to Establish the Barry S. Miller College of Business

The largest gift in university history positions UCF to lead the future of technology-driven business education.

Honoring Family Legacies by Opening Doors for First-Generation Students

Business alum Raymond Smithberger ’02MBA created the Katherine Crock Memorial Scholarship to remove financial barriers and help others define their own paths to success.

5 Unique Funds to Support on UCF Day of Giving

On Thursday, April 9, UCF Day of Giving will support students, research and programs shaping the future — including these five unique areas across the university.

UCF Alum Develops Analytics Tool to Improve Hiring for Companies, Applicants

Justin Press ’24 is preparing to launch Hire Match AI, an analytics tool designed to improve hiring insights and help job seekers get past AI resume filters.

Orlando Magic Inducts UCF Alum Into Hall of Fame

UCF Board of Trustees chair Alex Martins ’01MBA earns the honor after 30 years of leadership and service with the Orlando Magic.

UCF’s Video Game Design Programs Rank Among World’s Best for 2026

UCF’s stellar graduate and undergraduate programs are setting the standard globally and top ranked in the South.

UCF Chemistry Instructor’s Creative Approach Earns Excellence in Online Teaching Award

Nicole Lapeyrouse ’16MS ’18PhD is the latest winner of UCF’s Chuck D. Dziuban Excellence for Online Teaching Award, which she’ll receive during Founders’ Day on April 1.

UCF College of Medicine Exceeds Nation’s Match Placement Rate

The UCF medical school’s newest graduates will be addressing physician needs in Florida and beyond at some of the country’s top residency programs.

UCF Grad Turns Love for Orlando Into Career

Andrea (Rodrigues) Sage ’12 helps shape Orlando’s booming tourism industry as a marketing manager for Visit Orlando.

UCF in the News

Artemis II Images Prepare UCF Researchers for Their Own Lunar Mission

Central Florida Public Media

How Do You Cook in Space?

Sky News

A Common Job Search Tool ‘Brings Some Order to the Chaos’ for Candidates Staring Down a Tough Market

CNBC

SPOTLIGHT: ‘Spaceman of Bohemia’ Comes Home to Orlando with Author Jaroslav Kalfař

Central Florida Public Media

Events at UCF

Apr 15

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - Blended Learning 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Apr 15

Impact Awards 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Apr 15

Narcotics Anonymous 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

View All Events

Resources