UCF Grad Surprises Mother with Doctoral Degree Inspired to fulfill her mother’s dream, Loida Guillén Strong ’20DNP pursued a doctorate in nursing without telling her until she earned her diploma this summer.
Ways to Celebrate the Class of 2020 Virtually From virtual commencement ceremonies to special social graphics, here’s everything you need to celebrate this semester’s graduating Knights.
Knight Line Student-Run Calling Center Focuses on Caring Since the pandemic hit, UCF students who typically fundraise for the university through alumni outreach are now connecting with grads through “care calls.”
New Scholarship Created for UCF ‘Dreamers’ “This endowment was created with the belief that ‘Dreamers’ are invaluable assets to the UCF community,” says the anonymous donor who started the support fund.
Disney Executive to Address Summer 2020 Graduates Approximately 3,900 degrees will be conferred during the university’s virtual summer commencement ceremonies on August 1.
Armor Up with New Knights Face Coverings Proceeds from the sales of the coverings, made by a former student’s apparel company, will also help Knights in financial need.
UCF Experts Partner for Virtual Black Lives Teach-In July 2 The online event will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. and cover aspects of systemic racism against Black people in America, as well as include international perspectives on these issues.
UCF Names Director of Emergency Management Joe Thalheimer ’08 will take on the role permanently after serving as the interim director for the last year.
What it’s Like to be a Journalist Covering Stories of Heightened Racial Strife UCF graduate says that despite hearing frequent criticisms of “the media,” this experience has shown her more about the importance of journalism, telling stories and recording history as it unfolds.
UCF Grad Helps Produce YouTube’s ‘Dear Class of 2020’ A theatre alum shares his journey to landing a gig at the June 6 celebration that features some of the world’s biggest icons.
As Hurricane Season Collides with Pandemic, Officials Say They Have Plans to Tackle Both WFTV Channel 9
