News: Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight: Luis Torres Portillo

Written By: Gail Kauwell | August 13, 2025
Health Sciences major, Luis Torres Portillo and his family moved to the US from Caracas, Venezuela when he was 15. As a high school student, Luis knew he wanted to...

Student Spotlight: Gabriela Facio

Written By: Gail Kauwell | August 4, 2025
Since high school, Health Sciences major Gabriela Facio has followed her passion for medicine and people. She began her UCF journey as a Biology major but quickly pivoted to Health...

Student Spotlight: Jason Gagnier

Written By: Gail Kauwell | May 14, 2025
For Jason Gagnier, UCF provided some of the greatest experiences of his life. Among them was an opportunity to complete an internship in a clinical setting through the Health Sciences...

Student Spotlight: Priscilla Torres-Theobald

Written By: Gail Kauwell | May 2, 2025
For Priscilla Torres-Theobald, UCF was the ideal place to pursue a career in health. Initially interested in becoming a physician, Priscilla also considered nursing and physical therapy before finding her...

UCF Announces 2025’s 30 Under 30 Alumni Award Recipients

Written By: Camille Dolan | February 28, 2025
UCF Alumni is proud to unveil the extraordinary honorees of the 2025 Class of 30 Under 30. These visionary alumni, driven by unwavering dedication and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence,...

Student Spotlight: Ian and Chelsie Lucas

Written By: Gail Kauwell | February 26, 2025
For twins Ian and Chelsie Lucas, attending UCF was a dream come true. “UCF was our number one choice. We loved the location, the diversity, and all the opportunities if...

Student Spotlight: Mia and Rhea Griffin

Written By: Gail Kauwell | January 31, 2025
For Orlando twins, Mia and Rhea Griffin, attending UCF was an easy decision. “We chose to attend UCF because it was close to home, but also because of the many...

Graduation Spotlight: Ashlei McGhee, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Written By: Paul Kelly | December 12, 2024
Meet Ashlei McGhee. Despite doctors bestowing grim expectations on her chances of communicating or attending college due to medical complications at birth, Ashlei stands as a testament that we are...

Graduating UCF Student Founded Business to Help Others Obtain Disability Benefits

Written By: Grayson Keglovic | December 12, 2024
By combining personal inspiration with technology, the health sciences major has created a startup business that expedites the Social Security Disability benefits application and approval process.

Graduation Spotlight: Hannalee Frahm, Kinesiology

Written By: Paul Kelly | December 12, 2024
Meet Hannalee Frahm. Growing up as an avid gymnast and starting her coaching career at age 14, Hannalee learned early on that movement can be the best medicine. However, due...

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