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Brad Berman ’79: Here Be Dragons

Eccentric, eclectic septuagenarian recounts his adventurous life: Berman has been to all 50 states, over 100 countries, and all…

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Melissa Rabell ’13: Her Journey to a New Hope for Herself – and Others

Melissa (Buchanan) Rabell ’13 already had a pocketful of admissions from various universities when she chose UCF. “It was close…

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Cheers to Jason Howick ’18, Head Sommelier at Orlando Michelin-Starred Restaurant

Head Sommelier Jason Howick knows what kind of wine you'd like to drink. And he learned it all at UCF…

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Alumni Spotlights

Brad Berman ’79: Here Be Dragons

Eccentric, eclectic septuagenarian recounts his adventurous life: Berman has been to all 50 states, over 100 countries, and all…

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The Sound of Her Music: D’Andrea Pelletier ’14

When D’Andrea Pelletier ’14 was growing up, her parents recognized her creativity, and especially, her gift for music. “I think…

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The Singer Family: Three Generations (and counting!) of UCF Knights

When UCF (then Florida Technological University) opened its doors on October 7, 1968, Linda Singer was there. Linda had recently…

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Elizabeth Aretis ’22 Shares Her UCF Journey

My journey at UCF began during the challenging era of COVID-19. It was a time that tested our resolve as…

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Katie Drescher ’23, Graphic Designer Alum, Tapped for UCF Day of Giving Art

Above, the initial concept that Katie Drescher ’23 proposed for this year's Day of Giving art. Want to download a…

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Recapping 2025 National Networking Knight

If you would like to be part of the excitement, contact knights@ucfalumni.com. On Thursday, March 6, 2025, hundreds of Knights…

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What Anchors Jonnie Morgan ’10? People and His Music

*photo above courtesy Herb Maximo If you listen closely to the music of Jonnie Morgan ’10, you may hear the…

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Roel and Sabrina Yambao: Their Never-Ending Love Story

Click here for more UCF Love Stories Roel Yambao ’02, ’04MS, and Sabrina Yambao ’04 have been inseparable since they…

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