UCF College of Nursing students, faculty and staff are among those being honored for service and excellence during ceremonies on April 2, 2025.
Every year on the first Wednesday of April, UCF honors the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of its people on Founders’ Day, the annual celebration of the employees, faculty, and students who keep reaching for the stars.
College of Nursing students, faculty and staff were among those honored for excellence and service at the 2025 ceremonies held on April 2.
During the evening Student Honors Celebration, senior undergraduate nursing students Jenna Koo and Victoria Trautwein were recognized for excellence in academics, research and community. Meet those top achievers here.
At the faculty and staff celebrations, the following College of Nursing members were honored for outstanding contributions and years of service.
2025 Faculty Honorees
Awards
Excellence in Graduate Teaching, University and College Winner
Excellence in Research, College Winner
Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, College Winner
Service
- Leslee Damato-Kubiet, 20-years Service
- Jacqueline LaManna ’13PhD , 20-years Service
- Mary Lou Sole, Dean and Professor Emerita
Retirements
- Kelly Allred, Retired
- Carol Burgunder, Retired
- Angeline Bushy, Retired
- Maureen Covelli, Retired
- Frances Iacobellis, Retired
2025 Employee Honorees
Awards
Staff Excellence Award Nominee
Staff Excellence Award Nominee
Staff Excellence Award Nominee
Service
- Donna Mercado, 15-years Service
- Valeria Aponte, 10-years Service
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