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The annual event spotlights approximately 280 faculty for excellence, years of service, and other contributions that drive what’s next at UCF.

The Order of Pegasus inducts its 25th class of exemplary Knights among more than 50 students who will be recognized at the annual celebration.

The honor illustrates UCF’s commitment to our military-connect students’ academic progress, graduation rates, career placement and support services.

This year’s celebration recognized faculty from across nine colleges, the Center for Distributed Learning, the Institute for Simulation and Training, the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy and UCF Libraries.

Peter Cranis ’84 ’88MA has helped re-ignite tourism along Florida’s Space Coast, a region that’s renewed, fresh, and for the communications alum, personal.

As UCF celebrates decades of leading digital learning, we’re recognized for a sustainable model that increases access to education and raises standards at the same time.

The generosity of the Darden Foundation will aid UCF with attracting talented individuals from all backgrounds with a passion for hospitality and the ambition to succeed.

From preeminence to powerhouse partnerships, sports victories to record-setting philanthropy — 2025 was a year of remarkable progress.

Fall graduates will hear from four distinguished speakers who’ve made significant contributions in business, education and community impact.