UCF Â鶹¾«Æ· S™s 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 Â鶹¾«Æ· S™s 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 Â鶹¾«Æ· S™s Workforce Graduation isn Â鶹¾«Æ· S™t the finish line. It Â鶹¾«Æ· S™s the moment thousands of Knights step into the industries and communities shaping our state Â鶹¾«Æ· S™s future and beyond.
A Family Â鶹¾«Æ· S™s 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 Â鶹¾«Æ· S™s Spring 2026 Commencement Set for May 8 Â鶹¾«Æ· S“9 Graduates will hear from distinguished speakers who Â鶹¾«Æ· S™ve made significant contributions in space, higher education, healthcare, technology and business.
UCF Graduates Prove to Be STEM Talent Real-World Needs Meet two students who say UCF inspired them to pursue scientific discovery and innovation to solve problems in medicine and Florida Â鶹¾«Æ· S™s coastal habitats.
First-Generation UCF Grad Leverages AI to Boost Nonprofits Â鶹¾«Æ· S™ Impact Ketty Dones Â鶹¾«Æ· S™23, who is graduating with dual master Â鶹¾«Æ· S™s degrees in public administration and nonprofit management, works with the Applied AI Innovation Initiative at UCF to provide local nonprofit organizations with technical assistance for AI-integrated solutions that help drive their missions.
UCF Â鶹¾«Æ· S™s Fall 2025 Commencement Set for Dec. 12-13 Fall graduates will hear from four distinguished speakers who Â鶹¾«Æ· S™ve made significant contributions in business, education and community impact.
Military Student Â鶹¾«Æ· S™s Internships, Robotics Research Secures Career Path Before Graduation U.S. Army Reservist Tristan Koopman Â鶹¾«Æ· S™s mechanical engineering degree and experience with Northrop Grumman is helping him pursue his dreams of building advanced robotics.
