Commencement News

Graduation isn’t the finish line. It’s the moment thousands of Knights step into the industries and communities shaping our state’s future and beyond.

More than 30 years after finishing high school, StaceyAnn Castro will graduate from UCF with her son, followed soon by another son, capping a story filled with doubt, obstacles, and service.

Graduates will hear from distinguished speakers who’ve made significant contributions in space, higher education, healthcare, technology and business.

Meet two students who say UCF inspired them to pursue scientific discovery and innovation to solve problems in medicine and Florida’s coastal habitats.

Ketty Dones ’23, who is graduating with dual master’s degrees in public administration and nonprofit management, works with the Applied AI Innovation Initiative at UCF to provide local nonprofit organizations with technical assistance for AI-integrated solutions that help drive their missions.

Fall graduates will hear from four distinguished speakers who’ve made significant contributions in business, education and community impact.

U.S. Army Reservist Tristan Koopman’s mechanical engineering degree and experience with Northrop Grumman is helping him pursue his dreams of building advanced robotics.

This year, 119 Knights have earned medical degrees before going on to complete competitive residencies across Florida and the nation.

The College of Sciences alumna and JC2 Ventures partner works to solve global challenges through investment in digital technologies.