UCF Alumni News

Years after their own campus coffee runs, founders David Benjamin ’21 and Ricky Bravo ’17 are behind the counter, bringing Orlando’s specialty coffee culture to UCF’s Memory Mall.

Robin Marquez ’26 didn’t let dropping out of college define him. Inspired by his interest in entomology, he got his second chance at UCF and now has his sights set on a doctoral degree.

Joseph Hoayun ’22 ’26MSEM helps test the spacecraft systems that’ll carry astronauts farther in space and bring them home safely.

Annie Swift ’26 turned a theatre education from UCF into a career building the immersive haunted houses behind Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights, where every detail helps tell a story.

From headlining performances to Spirit Splash to plenty of alumni activities, learn more about all of the events for Homecoming Week, Oct. 18-25.

In celebration of the Space Game’s 10th anniversary, journey through six decades of UCF’s space story — from the origin of America’s Space University to the people and discoveries pushing exploration forward today.

As transportation office program lead engineer in NASA’s Moon Base Program, Teresa Kinney ’11MS is helping shape the systems that will move cargo and critical capabilities to and across the lunar surface.

By embracing both his creative instincts and analytical mindset, Alex Bair ’16 has carved out an unexpected career helping move the entertainment industry forward.

After decades of supporting student success at UCF, College of Engineering and Computer Science special instructor and alum Michael Ferrante ’15MSEM is recognized as Florida Engineering Society’s 2026 Engineering Faculty Member of the Year.