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Doug Akers ’07 turned a lifelong fascination with theme parks into a career leading operations at Universal Destinations & Experiences, where behind-the-scenes work helps preserve the wonder guests feel in the moment.

Alex Williams ’09 discovered a path for his creative interests at UCF — and now he’s helping design the future of human spaceflight at Virgin Galactic.

Natalie Otero ’26 shifted from reluctant pre-med student to accounting enthusiast on the way to claiming UCF’s highest student honor before graduating.

Graduates will hear from distinguished alumni who’ve made significant contributions in the Orlando community.

Faculty members Reza Abdolvand and Ni-bin Chang and triple Knight Clara Rivero Baleine ’01 ’03MS ’05PhD are recognized for impacts to their fields and society.

Rosen College graduate Bella Cortier ’22 has leaned into opportunities as she marches forward in her dream career with Universal Destinations & Experiences.

The U.S. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship program is among the most distinguished honors for graduate students conducting research with potential impacts across engineering, science and sustainability.

UCF landed three spots — more than any other university — in a 25-member cohort selected from nearly 800 candidates representing 44 states and nine countries.

A former dancer for the UCF Knights and the Orlando Magic, aerospace engineering alum Olivia White ’16 took a chance to break into the sports business industry. She just helped the New York Knicks win an NBA championship for the first time in 53 years.