2 Graduating Student-Veterans Share Their Courage to Begin Again U.S. Army veterans Alexandria Marcellus and Mason Miles found more than a fulfilling academic journey at UCF. Through community, leadership and industry experience, they launched careers, discovered purpose and redefined what service looks like.
UCF Grads Selected for Veterans Affairs Nurse Practitioner Residency This fall three UCF nursing graduates 鈥� including two who are receiving doctoral degrees Saturday 鈥� will begin the highly competitive postgraduate training program at the Orlando VA Medical Center to provide primary care to our nation鈥檚 veterans.
UCF鈥檚 Summer 2026 Commencement Set for July 31-Aug. 1 Graduates will hear from聽distinguished聽alumni聽who鈥檝e聽made significant contributions聽in聽the Orlando community.
UCF Graduates 109 New Physician Knights New doctors go onto residency training at leading programs across Orlando, state and nation.
UCF鈥檚 Criminal Justice Professional Track Launches Inaugural Graduate Directly into Law Enforcement Latrell Sam-German is set to graduate from both the Orlando Police Department academy and UCF this week, stepping from campus directly into sworn service.
Inclusive Education Services Student Leverages College Experience in Forging Path Toward Independence From landing a part-time job on campus to earning her driver鈥檚 license and planning her upcoming wedding, Nina Johnston has used her IES experience to gain independence, develop career skills and prepare for life beyond UCF.
How One Student Turned Tragedy and Self-Doubt into Success at UCF Two years ago, Preston Strenth bet on himself and enrolled in UCF’s computer science program. Now he’s graduating with a lucrative job offer from one of the world’s leading financial services companies.
One Stage, Thousands of Beginnings: How UCF Graduates Power Florida鈥檚 Workforce Graduation isn鈥檛 the finish line. It鈥檚 the moment thousands of Knights step into the industries and communities shaping our state鈥檚 future and beyond.
A Family鈥檚 Unlikely Journey to Become Knights More than 30 years after finishing high school, StaceyAnn Castro will graduate from UCF with her son, followed soon by another son, capping a story filled with doubt, obstacles, and service.
UCF鈥檚 Spring 2026 Commencement Set for May 8鈥�9 Graduates will hear from distinguished speakers who鈥檝e made significant contributions in space, higher education, healthcare, technology and business.
