The Division of Student Success and Well-Being says farewell to Deputy Chief of Staff Mark Gumble on Nov. 6 after two decades of service. Gumble’s 20 years at UCF were defined by an unwavering commitment to students, leaving behind a powerful legacy of student-focused programs and collaboration. Gumble’s journey to UCF began by coincidence. “I […]
UCF’s annual Eternal Knights Memorial Service is our opportunity to honor the life and legacy of 10 students who passed away during this recent year. We invite the campus community to join their loved ones for a solemn tribute as we recognize each student as an “Eternal Knight.” This event, while somber, is an incredibly […]
The Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC) is proud to share that UCF alumnus Tom Eaton ’07 BSBA, ’08 MBA served as the Line Judge for the NFL AFC Championship between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots on January 25. Eaton, now in his sixth season as an NFL official, has demonstrated excellence throughout […]
We’re excited to share that UCF has been selected to join the inaugural National Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Accelerator, a new initiative out of Arizona State University to reimagine how higher education connects learning with career skill development in the field. Our UCF team—Tyler Walsh (Center for Higher Education Innovation), Chanda Torres (Dixon Career Center), Kurt […]
Welcoming new and returning Knights is more than a logistical task. It is a defining moment in the UCF experience that shapes first impressions, builds community, and sets the tone for the year ahead. Move-In is a large-scale, collaborative effort. Thanks to the dedication of teams across campus, this year’s experience was smooth, welcoming, and […]
The Work Where You Learn Fair was a high-energy on-campus employment job fair highlighting student job opportunities across UCF. During the two-hour event, 640+ students attended, with over 200 checking in within the first 30 minutes, demonstrating strong interest in campus-based roles. Nearly 40 UCF departments participated, connecting students with positions that support both professional […]
Earlier this month the Office of Undergraduate Admissions had the opportunity to send six of our student Ambassadors to Portland, OR to attend the Student Development Institute, an annual three-day conference hosted by The Collegiate Information and Visitor Services Association (CIVSA)! Our Ambassadors serve as our campus tour guides and UCF representatives for prospective students […]
The second year of Early Action decisions by Undergraduate Admissions marked a 16% increase, with 37,639 Early Action applications. Of those students, 22,090 students were offered admission Friday, Dec. 5, a 22.5% increase over last year’s inaugural launch cycle. This class of applicants represents more than 800 Florida high schools, all 50 states, 44 countries […]
Almost 1,000 students ran this year’s annual MidKnight 5K, hosted by the Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC). “Last year we had 642 runners, so that was a big bump for us,” says Leah Freeman, RWC marketing and communications manager. Freeman notes that major sponsors like Orlando Health, Lululemon, and Coke helped boost the event’s success […]