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From Second Chances to Systems with Tech Leadership: AJ Ansari ’07’s Ever-Upward Knight Story

On fall Saturdays, AJ Ansari ’07 knows better than to make plans that do not revolve around the University…

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Finding Her Voice: Amber Farish ’13 and the Power of Making Music Together

For Amber Farish ’13, music has never been about the spotlight. It has always been about belonging — the quiet…

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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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Quinoa ’26: Raised With Purpose, Released With Love

By Rachel Schaefer ’18MNM Quinoa ’26, a happy, wiggly yellow Labrador-golden retriever cross, came into our lives through my long-standing…

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Christian Stanley ’11: Making Street Art With Purpose

By Trina Gray Through vibrant, large-scale murals, UCF alum Christian Stanley ’11 is harnessing the power of art to revitalize…

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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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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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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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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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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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