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Alumni Spotlights

Jim Malcolm ’81 ’00MS: Standing Guard for Florida’s Seniors

After a decades-long career in financial crime investigation, two-time UCF graduate and retired Air Force Captain Jim Malcolm ’81 ’00MS…

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Employed Here, Gives Here: Debra Farish — Lifelong Learner, Creative Force and Champion for UCF

Debra Farish did not attend the University of Central Florida, but few embody its values more fully. A lifelong learner,…

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Employed Here, Gives Here: How Morgan Bauer is Investing in UCF’s Future, One Student at a Time

For Morgan Bauer, investing in the University of Central Florida is not simply an act of generosity. It is an…

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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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