UCF Alumni News

Ketty Dones ’23, who is graduating with dual master’s degrees in public administration and nonprofit management, works with the Applied AI Innovation Initiative at UCF to provide local nonprofit organizations with technical assistance for AI-integrated solutions that help drive their missions.

Alejandro Lopez Zelaya ’25 is one of many UCF College of Optics and Photonics alums who power industry across Florida.

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

With credits at Disney and Universal on his resume, Jason Surrell ’95 is helping educate the next generation of theme experience leaders.

Paul Ryan ’83 turned an accounting degree from UCF and a knack for being a team player into a game-changing career in real estate tax at PwC. Now he has his sights set on helping UCF students win big with the Big Four company.

Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA) graduates are contributing significantly to the “serious gaming” industry, helping train military personnel, healthcare providers, engineers and more.

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

Family, friends and colleagues gathered to celebrate Carl Metzger ’03MS’s 37-year career in law enforcement and wish him well on his next professional endeavor.

The business alums and captains share a legacy of resilience, compassion and courage that defines the UCF community.