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UCF聽Alumnus聽Makes Epic Mark聽in聽the聽World聽of聽Themed Entertainment聽

As a performance coordinator at Universal Orlando Resort,聽Christian Spencer聽鈥�23聽鈥�26MS聽is applying the unique insight聽he鈥檚聽developed through UCF鈥檚聽hospitality management and themed experience programs聽to elevate guest experiences.

Universal Destinations & Experiences, UCF Introduce New School to Develop聽the聽Future Leaders聽of聽Themed Entertainment, Immersive Experiences

The first-of-its-kind Universal School of Experience Leadership & Innovation is housed within UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management.

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.

UCF Recognizes Faculty Excellence With 2026 Promotion and Tenure Awards

One hundred faculty members are recognized for excellence in teaching, research and service.

Founders’ Day 2026: Faculty Recognized for Excellence

The annual event spotlights approximately 280 faculty for excellence, years of service, and other contributions that drive what鈥檚 next at UCF.

UCF Celebrates Order of Pegasus, Student Awardees During Founders Day 2026

The Order of Pegasus inducts its 25th class of exemplary Knights among more than 50 students who will be recognized at the annual celebration.

UCF Earns 2026-27 Gold Award for Support of Military, Veteran Students

The honor illustrates UCF’s commitment to our military-connect students’ academic progress, graduation rates, career placement and support services.

84 Faculty Scholars Honored at the 5th Biennial Faculty Authors鈥� Celebration

This year鈥檚 celebration recognized faculty from across nine colleges, the Center for Distributed Learning, the Institute for Simulation and Training, the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy and UCF Libraries.

UCF Alum’s Influence on Rise of Florida鈥檚 Space Coast

Peter Cranis 鈥�84 鈥�88MA has helped re-ignite tourism along Florida鈥檚 Space Coast, a region that鈥檚 renewed, fresh, and for the communications alum, personal.

U.S. News Online 2026 Rankings: UCF鈥檚 People-First, Tech Enhanced Approach Earns Highest Honors Yet

As UCF celebrates decades of leading digital learning, we鈥檙e recognized for a sustainable model that increases access to education and raises standards at the same time.

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