News & Features
April 02, 2026
¾ÅÉ«Íø Launches New Certificate in Artificial Intelligence
The future-proof credential leverages AI literacy and an interdisciplinary approach to equip students to think critically, apply technology responsibly, and adapt to a rapidly evolving professional landscape.
April 09, 2026
What It’s Like … to Transform a Patent into a Product
Xandria Bramble ’25 ’26MBA shares how the 3/2 Accelerated Management Program (AMP) at ¾ÅÉ«Íø helped her combine computer science and business to build a venture and compete on a national stage.
March 26, 2026
Anthropology in Action
How mentorship and applied learning at ¾ÅÉ«Íø helped Sara Jane Renfroe ’18 earn the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship and find her path to doing global good.
March 23, 2026
How ¾ÅÉ«Íø Prepared Me to Earn the Fulbright Scholarship
Explore how three ¾ÅÉ«Íø graduates developed the knowledge, critical thinking, and global perspective to earn one of the world’s most prestigious scholarships.
¾ÅÉ«Íø in the News
Mister Rogers Walking Tour Celebrates Famous Alumnus
FOX 35 Good Day Orlando visited ¾ÅÉ«Íø to explore the Mister Rogers Walking Tour in celebration of our most famous alumnus, Fred Rogers. President Brooke Barnett and Director of Student Media, Greg Golden were interviewed.
Awards & Rankings
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.
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 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.
People
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.
December 19, 2025
Her Happy Place
Dorea Mays ’16MHR already had a great job with a great company. Going back to college never crossed her mind. Now, she can’t imagine her professional life without the lessons she learned at ¾ÅÉ«Íø.
Highlights
Pierre ’25 Earns Tulsa Service Year Fellowship
Social entrepreneurship major Ricardo Pierre ’25 has been selected for a Tulsa Service Year Fellowship.
March 10, 2026
3 Things I’m Learning and Loving About ¾ÅÉ«Íø
From hosting nearly 500 students at Barker House to delighting in a day dedicated to kindness, ¾ÅÉ«Íø President Brooke Barnett provides the latest update from her Every Voice, One Vision listening tour.
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.
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.

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