Archive for the ‘Features’ Category

Good Knight: Alumni Share Memories of Dr. Charles Millican

Good Knight: Alumni Share Memories of Dr. Charles Millican

UCF’s founding president, Charles Millican, died Dec. 1, 2010. His spirit lives on at his university and through its graduates. A few of them who knew Dr. Millican personally share their thoughts on this understated man whose leadership, devotion and courage ... More »

When Black and White Isn’t: Can Business Ethics Be Taught?

When Black and White Isn’t: Can Business Ethics Be Taught?

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it,” claims billionaire investor Warren Buffett. “If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” Corporations such as Enron, Adelphia Communications and Arthur Andersen were permanently ruined ... More »

Historic Heights

Historic Heights

As the ball dropped to greet 2011, the fortunes of UCF football and men's basketball had never been higher. Even for the most ardent Knight fans — well, especially for the most ardent Knight fans — a double-take was necessary. In almost surrealistic ... More »

Healthy Horizons

Healthy Horizons

Glowing stem cells could someday help doctors treat coronary disease without surgery. That's just one of the medical advances turning science fiction into science fact in UCF laboratories, including those at the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences' new facilities in ... More »

To Boldy Go…

The Alumni Association puts everything UCF in your hands. Capt. James T. Kirk and his crew used “the communicator.” Dick Tracy used a two-way wrist radio. Maxwell Smart, Agent 86, used a shoe phone. When we watched these TV and film ... More »

Virtuous Volunteers

Virtuous Volunteers

Alumni and students come together for a day of philanthropic service. Many of us start to feel more generous this time of year. But, for some, giving to others is a year-round commitment. UCF students dedicate their time through Volunteer ... More »

Disney Magic

Disney Magic

Jayne Parker's, '03, incredible climb began with a mission to make people's lives better. She reached the top through dedication and a dash of pixie dust. Sunday nights were special at the Parker house. Jayne and her sister, Joy, could ... More »

Shining Knights

Shining Knights

Each year, the UCF Alumni Association recognizes some special people who have dedicated themselves to their university and to others. Meet three outstanding representatives of our UCF family. Community Service Andrea Lockhart Cardona, '03 [/caption] Listening to the traumatic experiences ... More »

Saluting America’s Veterans

Saluting America’s Veterans

The U.S. flag soars 80 feet above UCF’s new Veterans Commemorative Site, which was dedicated on Oct. 29. Built on the south end of Memory Mall near the Student Union, the site is the culmination of a wish expressed by ... More »

UCF at Your Fingertips

UCF at Your Fingertips

With the new UCF Alumni Mobile App, “app” is short for widely appealing. There was a promise of greater inclusion as well as greater access. Now, that promise is becoming reality. A new connection to the UCF Alumni Association — and ... More »