84 Faculty Scholars Honored at the 5th Biennial Faculty Authors’ Celebration This year’s celebration recognized faculty from across nine colleges, the Center for Distributed Learning, the Institute for Simulation and Training, the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy and UCF Libraries.
Forbes 2026 30 Under 30 Winner: Capacitech Joe Sleppy ’18 is enabling power hungry industrial facilities and AI data centers with Capacitech’s rapid-response, modular and space-conscious power resilience products.
Forbes Honors UCF Entrepreneurs on 30 Under 30 List The engineering alumni behind Orlando-based startup companies Soarce and Capacitech are capturing attention with their innovative technologies in the green energy and manufacturing industries.
Forbes 2026 30 Under 30 Winner: Soarce Four Knights are making structures 8x stronger than steel with an environmentally friendly substance crafted from seaweed.
UCF Launches School of Technology, Leadership and Innovation to Help Organizations Turn Technology into Performance The new university-wide initiative connects faculty expertise in engineering, computing, business, and the human sciences with organizations seeking to better leverage technology for performance and growth.
UCF Alumni Announces 2026 Class of 30 Under 30 Honorees The honor recognizes our outstanding highly skilled graduates who fuel innovation, service and economic impact in Florida and beyond.
UCF’s Fall 2025 Commencement Set for Dec. 12-13 Fall graduates will hear from four distinguished speakers who’ve made significant contributions in business, education and community impact.
A League of His Own Paul Ryan ’83 turned an accounting degree from UCF and a knack for being a team player into a game-changing career in real estate tax at PwC. Now he has his sights set on helping UCF students win big with the Big Four company.
Inspiring Impact: UCF’s Crossroads Speaker Series Celebrates Leadership and Service When corporate leadership and philanthropy align strategic priorities, it leads to positive change for those who live and work in their communities.
Brothers in Service: UCF Alums, U.S. Navy Reservists Honor the Heroes Who Serve Quietly The business alums and captains share a legacy of resilience, compassion and courage that defines the UCF community.
