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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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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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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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Keeron Henderson ’24 Finds Purpose Beyond the Field

When Keeron Henderson ’24 walked onto the football field at UCF, he knew the odds were stacked against him. As…

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