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David Cravey ’72 Reflects on How UCF Changed His Family’s Trajectory

David Cravey ’72, at right, recently visited UCF with his wife, Linda Cravey, and their grandson, Elijah Atwood. Eli was…

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Welcome to #UCFLoveStory2026!

Love doesn’t wait for the “right” moment — and at UCF, it rarely follows a script. It might start over…

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Adler Dehner ’12 and Monica Cortez ’17 Launch Into Marriage

For Adler Dehner ’12 and Monica Cortez ’17, UCF has always been more than a place where classes were taken…

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Alumni Spotlights

UCF Love Story 2026: Almost Everywhere, Almost Always

Kelly Shea ’23 and Brandon Burgess’s ’25 love story nearly happened a dozen times before it ever began. They grew…

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Alumni Spotlights

Mentorship Powers the Future of Health Informatics

How UCF alumnus Vincent Evans ’21MS-HCI is helping shape the next generation — one student at a time, starting with…

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Alumni Spotlights

Brandon Nightingale ’16 ’19MA: Archivist, Historian, Truth-Seeker

When Brandon Nightingale arrived at UCF from Jacksonville, he expected to become an engineer. It seemed practical, familiar and aligned…

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Alumni Spotlights

From First-Generation Student to First-Time Donor, Anna Dziamalek ’25 Completes the Cycle at UCF

Standing in line to pick up her graduation tickets, Anna Dziamalek ’25 wasn’t planning to become a UCF donor. She…

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Spotlight: Jane Stump — Employed Here, Gives Here

From magic shows to major gifts, Jane Stump brings a lifetime of storytelling, service and generosity to UCF. If you…

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Alumni Spotlights

Meyonka Gray ’13: Shining Knights Alumna 2018

By Meyonka Gray ’13 Receiving the UCF 30 Under 30 Award in 2018 and the prestigious Shining Knights Alumni Award…

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Alumni Spotlights

How Kirby Lavallee ’09 Baked Business Success from a Dream and a Food Truck

Born and raised in Tampa, Kirby Lavallee ’09 grew up surrounded by the values of hard work, education and family.…

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Alumni Spotlights

Meet one of our Knight Authors: Drew Mims ’08

Tell us a little about yourself! I’m a UCF graduate with a lifelong passion for storytelling, travel, and meaningful connections.…

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