Matthew Marino defied odds when doctors told him he’d never walk again. Now he’s advancing research to help others overcome their own obstacles at UCF’s Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute.

After leading UCF’s top-ranked cybersecurity competition team for more than a decade, alumnus and lecturer Thomas Nedorost ’02 is making a planned gift to ensure future Knights have the resources, mentorship and opportunities to thrive.

Gabby Murison ’26 came to UCF to study film, but then she transformed her world and her future by getting involved outside the classroom.

Build lifelong friendships through UCF’s many avenues for social connection, including sporting events, student organizations, research opportunities and Orlando’s best attractions.

The winner of the inaugural Dean Deborah C. German, M.D. FIRE Impact Award came to UCF because of the College of Medicine’s focus on research.

UCF Professor of Accounting Jake Rose is one of a handful of researchers using artificial intelligence and neuroscience to transform business decision-making, benefiting companies worldwide.

After 34 years with the FAA, Melchor Antuñano joins UCF to create a new aerospace medicine master’s degree and residency program, as well enhance safety for astronauts, pilots and flight passengers.

Backed by investments from Orange County and longtime supporters, the newly enhanced tower strengthens Orange County as a premier destination for sports tourism and community engagement.

The custom artwork on the concourse-level of Roth Tower pays homage to the UCF story and the university’s relationship to Orlando and Orange County.

This graduate-level course offers a behind-the-scenes look at the policy, management and administrative mechanisms that help power the space exploration industry.

Doug Akers ’07 turned a lifelong fascination with theme parks into a career leading operations at Universal Destinations & Experiences, where behind-the-scenes work helps preserve the wonder guests feel in the moment.

Through her third consecutive NIH grant renewal, Mollie Jewett aims to “starve” Borrelia burgdorferi, preventing the tick-borne bacteria from spreading in humans and causing Lyme disease.