An Investment in Potential: The Enduring Impact of Buell Duncan Jr. A visionary gift continues to open doors for generations of UCF business students.
20 Years of DirectConnect to UCF: Making College Possible for More Students 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.
Tackling a Bigger Purpose UCF Hall of Famer Shaquem Griffin ’16 made the “impossible” possible as a football player. He’s now working with smartARM to make AI-driven prosthetics more accessible and affordable for people around the world.
UCF Alum, Physician Gives Undergraduates Unprecedented Experience in Medicine The Dr. Gideon J. Lewis’ Surgical Internship Program offers select pre-med students an opportunity to experience patient care, research and surgical procedures firsthand.
Your Go-to Guide for UCF Homecoming 2025 From Comedy Knight to Spirit Splash to plenty of alumni events, here’s what you can expect during Homecoming Week, Oct. 13-19.
UCF Triple Knight Steps Into Role of Orange County Fire Rescue Chief As chief for Central Florida’s largest fire and rescue department, alum Anthony Rios ’12 ’15MPA ’22PhD is ensuring Orange County’s residents and visitors are in good hands.
Homecoming Highlights: Honoring UCF’s 2025 Shining Knights The 2025 Shining Knights Alumni Awards celebration will take place during Homecoming Week on Thursday, Oct. 16, in the Pegasus Grand Ballroom at the UCF Student Union.
UCF Staff, Alum Is Knightro’s Head Coach After performing as Knightro while he was undergraduate student, College of Medicine staff member Michael Callahan ’05 ’09MBA ’17EdD keeps the beloved mascot’s legacy alive by training current students for the iconic role.
Making a Will in 2025: Why It’s Important, What You Should Know Before Starting Your last will and testament is one of the most important legal documents you’ll ever make. Here’s what UCF alumna Mary Merrell Bailey ’85 ’89 ’01 ’07 says are the most important factors to consider when creating one.
2 Knights Honored With Forbes’ 50 Over 50 Award The honorees include a modeling and simulation faculty member who is a VR pioneer, as well as an alumna who has made impacts in tech, TV, and startup funding.
