“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 »
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 »
Public Administration Alumni Chapter Research Conference March 25, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. FAIRWINDS Alumni Center www.ucfalumni.com/publicadministration Youth Sports Festival April 16, 9 a.m. - noon UCF campus UCF Book Festival April 16, 9 a.m. - noon UCF Arena bookfestival.ucf.edu ... More »
Sarah Lieving, ’03, is quickly becoming queen “B" of the Syfy cable network’s low-budget, science-fiction movies. She has starred in The Beast of Bray Road, King of the Lost World, a remake of The Dunwich Horror and Mega Shark vs. ... More »
On Jan. 24, 2006, Jennifer Kesse, ’03, disappeared. Her family and friends have never stopped searching for her. To honor their daughter, Drew and Joyce Kesse, along with others connected to Jennifer, established the Jennifer Kesse Criminal Justice Endowed Scholarship at UCF. The ... More »
The Perfect Assassin, by Ward Larsen, ’83, will be made into a major international motion picture. In the tradition of Tom Clancy and Daniel Silva, The Perfect Assassin is a tale of espionage and intrigue about a female American doctor sailing ... More »
Teacher Hannah Ehrli’s, ’08, commitment to exceptional student education started at home when she learned her newborn son required ESE services. As a result of her experience with her son, she realized her goal was to teach exceptional children in ... More »
By early 2012, a giant Mitsubishi engine measuring 30 feet long by 10 feet wide will supply UCF’s main campus with one-third of its energy from a natural gas line. Just like a car, power is generated when the engine burns the ... More »
When asked what key factors contribute to a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle, most people say eating right, exercising and having good friends. Most often overlooked is the critical need for restful sleep. It has been shown to aid in the ... More »
The Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute at Lake Nona has announced two partnerships with pharmaceutical companies that will not only move high-impact science into new therapies more quickly, but also provide a second funding mechanism to join traditional grants. Sanford-Burnham, Florida ... More »