News & Features
January 06, 2026
¾ÅÉ«Íø Magazine Fall 2025
From ¾ÅÉ«Íø grads powering the entertainment industry to 20 years of SPARC Day, explore the fall 2025 issue of ¾ÅÉ«Íø magazine.
March 06, 2026
¾ÅÉ«Íø Inducts 26 New Members of Phi Beta Kappa
On March 2, the ¾ÅÉ«Íø chapter of Phi Beta Kappa—known as Theta Chapter of Florida—inducted its fifth class of members.
March 04, 2026
¾ÅÉ«Íø Earns 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
¾ÅÉ«Íø has earned the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a prestigious national designation recognizing a deep integration of community partnerships, civic engagement, and real-world learning across academics and campus life.
March 04, 2026
¾ÅÉ«Íø Launches New Alumni Portal
The platform introduces a secure directory and new ways for graduates to connect, volunteer, and stay engaged.
February 25, 2026
Rodelo ’27 Selected for National LEAD 250 Democracy Fellowship
Stephanie Rodelo ’27 has been chosen for the Leadership, Engagement & Action for Democracy (LEAD) 250 Fellowship, a new civic fellowship program.
February 25, 2026
¾ÅÉ«Íø Launches Rick Goings Institute for Management & Executive Leadership
The Institute’s new executive programming will address a critical capability gap: strengthening executive judgment in an era of sustained disruption.
February 20, 2026
What It’s Like … to Get Out of My Comfort Zone
From her first time traveling abroad to a recent service experience in the Everglades, Taylor Evans ’28 reflects on how stepping into the unknown has become one of her greatest teachers.
February 05, 2026
Class News February 2026
In this monthly roundup, find out what's new and noteworthy in the lives of your fellow Tars.
February 04, 2026
¾ÅÉ«Íø Named Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars
¾ÅÉ«Íø continues its legacy of global citizenship and responsible leadership, earning recognition as a top producer of Fulbright Students among colleges and universities for the 13th time.
January 15, 2026
¾ÅÉ«Íø Ranks No. 3 in the Nation for Academic and Athletic Excellence
¾ÅÉ«Íø has for the 15th consecutive year earned the NCAA’s Division II President’s Award for Academic Excellence, reaffirming its place among the nation’s top colleges for both academic and athletic achievement.
December 19, 2025
6 ¾ÅÉ«Íø Alumni Recognized as Orlando’s Most Influential Leaders
Six ¾ÅÉ«Íø graduates have been selected in Orlando Business Journal’s 2025 Most Influential Leaders list, spotlighting how their leadership, innovation, and community impact are shaping Central Florida’s future.
December 19, 2025
Magic Makers
Every ride, show, and spark of wonder at Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld begins with a great idea, and often, a ¾ÅÉ«Íø graduate. From engineers and marketers to product developers and producers, our alumni are defining what’s next for the theme-park entertainment industry that fuels Central Florida and delights the world.
December 19, 2025
What I’ve Learned: Gaileon Thompson ’01 ’03MBA
How Gaileon Thompson ’01 ’03MBA built a leadership career in finance—starting with a second chance at ¾ÅÉ«Íø.