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Alumni Spotlights

An Engineer’s Life: How Mariana Sorroza’s Journey Began with Her Father’s Robotic Arm

Mariana Sorroza, a senior in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, is a 2023 recipient of the Walker STEM…

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Knight Parent and Staff Member Celebrates All Students

Beth Ganz, above right, has worked at UCF since 1995, helping students chart their educational course. Recently, she became a…

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Loretta Thermenos Establishes Legacy Gift to Honor Her Husband, Paris Thermenos ’73

Loretta Thermenos, who lost her beloved husband, Paris ’73, in 2018, understands the difficulties facing individuals who have health conditions…

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Dr. Charles “Jack” Weitzel ’71, Six-Time Author

Dr. Charles “Jack” Weitzel, a general surgeon, is the author of six books in which he talks about his faith journey, and his…

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The History of Army Combat Veteran Walt Napier ’15 ’16 ’20MA

Walt Napier explores Roman ruins. Napier has studied history much of his life, and had the opportunity to study various…

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Morgan’s Mask: New Movie by Trevor Rigby ’08 Now Streaming Everywhere

Trevor Rigby ’08, shown above while directing the UCF Marching Knights, recently released his first movie, “Morgan’s Mask.”  By Camille…

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Vietnam Veteran John V. Craig ’72 Recalls Early Life on Alcatraz and the Space Coast

John ’72 and Margaret Craig, pictured above, live in Snellville, GA, but their hearts are never far from their beloved…

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Not at Face Value: Karli Plunkett ’14, DMSc, Opens Two Thriving Clinical Practices

Pictured above, Karli Plunkett ’14 works on a patient at Nectar Aesthetics, one of her two clinical practices in Central…

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like UCF Knight Market!

The first-ever UCF Alumni-owned small business fair and market kicks off Saturday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni…

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Made with Love: Alumni Duo Share Recipe for Baking Success

Above, Kristina Lavallee, “The Cake Girl,” shares her story with Manny Martinez from Fox 35. Lavallee is from Puerto Rico, and…

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