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As the third UCF alum to earn the Orlando poet laureate honor, Camara Gaither ’23MSW sees poetry as a practice that enhances social work and service to others.

The clinic also serves as real-world classroom for medical, nursing, speech-language pathology and physical therapy students.

When corporate leadership and philanthropy align strategic priorities, it leads to positive change for those who live and work in their communities.

The Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) Center has aided thousands in need of assistive devices; trained caregivers and future clinicians; and served as a key partner in research initiatives over the last 20 years.

UCF alum Robin Winder ’92 has been a driving force behind the virtual (and literal) transformation of education in Florida.

Through dedicated resources, forward-thinking programs and robust partnerships, the university supports the nation’s military community.

The City Beautiful is continuously recognized as the top place to live and learn across Florida — and among the top three nationally.

As Knight Nation celebrates Transfer Student Success Week, the university also reaches a milestone with DirectConnect to UCF — a program that has empowered more than 79,000 students to earn high-quality degrees at a fraction of the cost.

As the recipient of the 2025 Exemplary Research Practices Award, Sejal Barden continues to advance innovative work in the field of counseling.