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.
Yvette Kanouff Awarded Honorary Doctorate Degree The College of Sciences alumna and JC2 Ventures partner works to solve global challenges through investment in digital technologies.
Building a Better Future Through Ethical Entrepreneurship Two College of Business grads are transforming the import industry with conscious consumerism.
UCF Rosen College Ranks No. 1 in the World for Hospitality Education for 2025 Located in the heart of Orlando’s tourism corridor, Rosen College offers everything a student could want to thrive academically and graduate with a strong competitive edge to start or advance in their career.
Together, We Unleashed Impact: Thank You, Knight Nation, for a Transformational Day of Giving 2025 Knights made a collective impact for another record-breaking celebration of all things Black & Gold.
How Cosplaying Power Rangers Won $1,000 for the Kinesiology Department Did you know that giving to the area you’re most passionate about on UCF Day of Giving — or simply posting about it on social media — can unlock nearly $60,000 additional funds for departments, programs and scholarships?
