Tag Archives: UCF Alumni

My journey at UCF began during the challenging era of COVID-19. It was a time that tested our resolve as students and future healthcare professionals. That experience taught me the true meaning of perseverance—the ability to push forward even when circumstances were uncertain. It reinforced the importance of dedication—not just to my studies but to […]

The 2024 Shining Knights Award celebration will take place during Homecoming Week on Thursday, Oct. 24, in the Pegasus Grand Ballroom at the UCF Student Union. This year, 11 exceptional community members representing the best and brightest of Knight Nation will highlight UCF’s Homecoming Week at the 2024 Shining Knights Alumni Awards. Through demonstrable actions […]

Two UCF College of Nursing alumni share their experience in the Knight nurse mentorship program, and its benefits to both mentors and mentees. “I’m the first nurse in my family, so to have specific nursing questions answered by someone who has experienced what I’m experiencing was really helpful,” says Erin Lutz ’24BSN of her recent […]

For Hispanic Heritage Month, new Knight nurse Aliyah Gonzalez ’21 ’23BSN shares how she found her path at UCF and a passion for helping others. When Aliyah Gonzalez ’21 ’23BSN began her freshman year at UCF, it was a big change. “I literally remember getting lost every day my first week,” says the two-time alumna. […]

In recognition of National Nurse Practitioner Week, which seeks to increase awareness of the role of nurse practitioners and remove barriers that impede access to care, three UCF alumni share their nursing journey and lessons learned in establishing their own practice. There are more than 355,000 licensed nurse practitioners in the U.S. who provide more […]

On May 21, UCF celebrated exemplary young alumni who were honored in the 30 Under 30 Class of 2022. Among the honorees is College of Nursing alumna Annabeth Huff ’15BSN, a pediatric nurse practitioner and nurse mentor who is passionate about her patients, the profession and the community. This is not the first time Huff […]

The nurse executive developed collective mindfulness skills training for nurse leaders to influence a culture of safety “My initial career interests were in nursing, physical therapy, or osteopathic medicine,” says Holly L. Muller, DNP, MHA, RN, CRRN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center. “I chose nursing and have never regretted […]

UCF Alumni has announced its annual 30 Under 30 Award winners. “This year’s recipients are shining examples of what it means to keep charging on and never stop reaching for the stars,” says Heather Junod ’98, associate vice president of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving. Among this year’s honorees, who are scheduled to be recognized […]

In the Fall 2021 issue of Pegasus, the magazine of the University of Central Florida, nursing alumnus Tom Weichart ’04MS reflects on his time as a nurse at the White House during the George W. Bush presidency.  Read More

UCF Alumni announced its Shining Knights Award recipients for 2021 — 12 winners celebrated for their commitment to the university in the categories of Distinguished Alumni, Honorary Alumni, Young Alumni, Distinguished Student and the Champion’s Award. They will be honored in an invitation-only reception at the Celeste Hotel on Friday, Nov. 5 during UCF Homecoming […]