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UCF Assistant Professor Named Among Nation’s Top Nurse Leaders

Joy Parchment ’15PhD is one of only two nursing experts in Florida named to the 2026 class of fellows of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, recognizing her impact through research and mentoring future leaders.

Lifelong Knight Fred Kittinger ’80 Retires, Leaving Legacy of Collaboration and Growth

One of UCF’s biggest champions retires at the end of April after more than two decades of bridging partnerships for his alma mater.

First-Gen Alumnus Behind Transformational Gift Believes in Power of Philanthropy to Change Lives

With a $50 million gift, entrepreneur Barry Miller ’95 is investing in the next generation of Knights — helping them build the skills and connections that have fueled his success.

UCF Receives $50 Million Gift to Establish the Barry S. Miller College of Business

The largest gift in university history positions UCF to lead the future of technology-driven business education.

Honoring Family Legacies by Opening Doors for First-Generation Students

Business alum Raymond Smithberger ’02MBA created the Katherine Crock Memorial Scholarship to remove financial barriers and help others define their own paths to success.

UCF Alum Develops Analytics Tool to Improve Hiring for Companies, Applicants

Justin Press ’24 is preparing to launch Hire Match AI, an analytics tool designed to improve hiring insights and help job seekers get past AI resume filters.

UCF Celebrates Order of Pegasus, Student Awardees During Founders Day 2026

The Order of Pegasus inducts its 25th class of exemplary Knights among more than 50 students who will be recognized at the annual celebration.

Orlando Magic Inducts UCF Alum Into Hall of Fame

UCF Board of Trustees chair Alex Martins ’01MBA earns the honor after 30 years of leadership and service with the Orlando Magic.

UCF’s Video Game Design Programs Rank Among World’s Best for 2026

UCF’s stellar graduate and undergraduate programs are setting the standard globally and top ranked in the South.

UCF Chemistry Instructor’s Creative Approach Earns Excellence in Online Teaching Award

Nicole Lapeyrouse ’16MS ’18PhD is the latest winner of UCF’s Chuck D. Dziuban Excellence for Online Teaching Award, which she’ll receive during Founders’ Day on April 1.

UCF in the News

All Systems Go: Record $50M Gift Ignites UCF’s $3.5B Capital Campaign

Orlando Business Journal

UCF Students Dig Up Native Artifacts at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Florida Today

Study Suggests Some Alzheimer’s Symptoms May Begin Outside the Brain

Medical Xpress

Photos: Theatre UCF’s ‘Legally Blonde’ Brought Robot Dogs to the Stage

Broadway World

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