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Alumni Spotlights

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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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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Meet one of our Knight Authors: Roy Reid ’88

Tell us a little about yourself! I’m a proud graduate of the University of Central Florida, Class of 1988, where…

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From Classroom to Courtroom: How UCF Helped Navy Veteran Cody Vincitore ’20 Find His Voice as an Advocate

When Cody Vincitore ’20 graduated from Sarasota High School in 2010, he never imagined he’d one day stand before a…

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Alumni Spotlight: Jenna Vincitore ’14 — Striking the Right Chord

Alumni Spotlight: Jenna Vincitore ’14 — Striking the Right Chord For as long as she can remember, music has been…

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