Students Explore Program Evaluation through Podcasting
Students in Dr. Maritza Concha's program evaluation courses are diving into the podcast trend with the ElevateEvaluate podcast.
Meet the 2020 Outstanding Alumni from the School of Public Administration
Five alumni from the School of Public Administration are honored for their commitment to changing communities for the better.
From Food Insecurity to Food Manager: Graduating Senior Works to Combat Hunger
Naseeka Dixon, who will graduate May 2, has spent much of her time at UCF helping food-insecure students because she was once in their shoes.
Mapping the World
Drishtie Patel ’08 ’12MNM is part of a team mapping the world’s missing roads to provide life-saving resources to people in times of crisis.
UCF Master’s Programs in Emergency Management, Nonprofit Management Rank Among Top 5 in the Nation
In their recent 2021 Best Graduate Schools, U.S. News & World Reports ranked 27 UCF graduate programs among the top 100.
Rebuilding Orlando One Homeowner at a Time
Abby Lemay ’15MNM awakens each day at 7 a.m. in order to arrive to the Rebuilding Together Central Florida office by 8:45 a.m.
UCF Soccer Stars Headed for Pro Leagues
Cal Jennings ’19 and Jonathan Dean ’18 have new places to call home after the 2020 MLS SuperDraft while the Orlando Pride picked up Konya Plummer and Carrie Lawrence ’19.
Nonprofit Conference Encourages Community Engagement and Innovation
If you want to go far, go together.
It is that sentiment etched in the wall of the Dr. Phillips Academic Commons at UCF Downtown, and it is the same sentiment that brought together over 100 nonprofit professionals, community members and representatives from UCF for the Community Partners Nonprofit Conference. Centered around a theme of dreaming big, attendees were challenged to imagine the future of Central Florida and discuss ideas on how partnerships could further support citizens. Walter Hawkins, director of urban development for the City of Orlando, provided insight into the city’s future, particularly in the downtown area.
Students Help Others Work to Overcome Addictions
At 23, Richard Paul ’16MNM didn’t expect to see his next birthday. His addiction to alcohol and drugs was killing him and he didn’t see a way out.
Kojelis Family, US Baltic Foundation Scholarship Helps Dual-Degree Program Students With International Travel, Living Expenses
Through the generosity of the Kojelis Family, the U.S. Baltic Foundation’s $250,000 donation to the UCF Foundation will support students in the new dual undergraduate program in public administration and nonprofit management. The Kojelis Family Program and Student Support Fund provides financial assistance to program students, particularly for travel between Lithuania and Florida and accommodations when students arrive in Florida.