How One Student Turned Tragedy and Self-Doubt into Success at UCF Two years ago, Preston Strenth bet on himself and enrolled in UCF’s computer science program. Now he’s graduating with a lucrative job offer from one of the world’s leading financial services companies.
One Stage, Thousands of Beginnings: How UCF Graduates Power Florida’s Workforce 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.
A Legacy Built for What Comes Next Founded in 2001, The Charles Millican Legacy Society recognizes donors whose generosity transforms students’ lives today and ensures UCF’s promise reaches generations to come.
A Family’s Unlikely Journey to Become Knights 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.
UCF’s Spring 2026 Commencement Set for May 8–9 Graduates will hear from distinguished speakers who’ve made significant contributions in space, higher education, healthcare, technology and business.
UCFPD Welcomes 2 New Officers, Announces Promotions With two new officers sworn in and key promotions recognized, UCF Public Safety continues to strengthen its commitment to protecting and supporting the campus community.
UCF, Orlando Health Co-Locate to Accelerate Healthcare Innovation A ribbon-cutting ceremony formally welcomed Orlando Health as a tenant in SPRK and highlighted a shared commitment to accelerating healthcare solutions through proximity, collaboration and real-world application.
4 Knights Named Goldwater Scholars, Elevating UCF to a Historic National Milestone The four recipients are bridging the gap between cutting-edge lab research and real-world impact in engineering, medicine and science to solve global challenges.
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.
Taking Apart the Mystery of Vocal Fatigue For Assistant Professor Hamzeh Ghasemzadeh, finding solutions to unsolved communication problems was what he was always destined to do.