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First Generation Graduate Grateful for UCF Opportunity

Raquel Muñoz graduated from the College of Medicine’s Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences

Posted Monday, August 6, 2018 @ 3:47 PM

When Raquel Muñoz, a daughter of Colombian immigrants, crosses the stage to collect her bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences Saturday, she will honor her parent’s sacrifice as she becomes the first in her family to graduate from college. “I feel like that why my parents and grandparents emigrated to this country to give me this […]

Graduating Knights Pantry Manager Aims to Create Impact Through Policy

Before taking on the world, social work major Johnna Gracik is helping others on campus and in the community.

Posted Friday, August 3, 2018 @ 12:16 PM

If you’ve ever walked through Ferrell Commons on campus, you’ve likely passed the dark doors of Knights Pantry. It’s hard to tell but there is plenty of light inside, along with necessities like food, clothing and personal hygiene items, free for UCF students who need them. But behind the dark doors and rows of supplies […]

Pegasus Parent Post

August 2018

Posted Thursday, August 2, 2018 @ 7:55 PM

View the August 2018 Pegasus Parent Post email here.

UCF Grad Draws Inspiration from The Rock

First-generation student earns degree while balancing motherhood, two jobs and a chronic pain disorder

Posted Thursday, August 2, 2018 @ 6:50 PM

As soon as Heather Robison saw the inspiring words from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, she knew the quote was meant to adorn her UCF graduation cap: “Think back 5 yrs ago. Think of where you’re at today. Think ahead 5 yrs and what you want to accomplish. Be unstoppable.” Five years ago, Robison was a […]

AmeriDisability Magazine Features UCF’s Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation Program

A conversation with Sport Clubs and Adaptive Recreation Coordinator, Andrea Snead

Posted Wednesday, August 1, 2018 @ 2:08 PM

AmeriDisability’s Magazine featured a special conversation piece with Sport Clubs and Adaptive Recreation Coordinator, Andrea Snead. With more and more schools beginning to recognize the importance of providing adaptive sports for their students, AmeriDisability chose to sit down with one of UCF’s RWC Coordinator to discuss what the university is doing to be more inclusive […]