Through Perseverance, UCF Nursing Student Finds Success After leaving Uruguay for opportunities in the U.S., Sabrina Van Dusen overcame obstacles to follow a calling, inspired by motherhood, to care for future generations.
First-Generation UCF Student Finds Confidence to Pursue Her Dreams Studio art student Eileen Zelaya credits the chance to pursue her degree to her immigrant parents’ emphasis on higher education and generous donors who have funded scholarships at UCF.
From Foster Care Youth to Community Advocate First-generation psychology student Diamond Whitley is committed to building a better future for all — especially those in foster care.
‘A Victory for All of Us’: First-gen Grad Breaks Barriers Earning her bachelor’s in hospitality management and landing a job at Universal Orlando Resort means just as much Theresa Kieu ’21 as it does to her parents, who emigrated from Vietnam as teenagers.
Surviving Earthquake Motivates UCF Grad to Make the Most of Her Life Haitian native Bianka Paul refused to let losing everything stop her from pursuing the life she wanted.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Makes $40 Million Transformational Investment in UCF The largest gift in the university’s history will strengthen proven pathways to opportunity, fueling student success, academic excellence and faculty research for generations.
Forged in Fire After enduring childhood abuse, Anthony Daniels spent years in the court system and social services. That experience has inspired him to become a lawyer — like the ones who helped him.
First-Gen Student Perseveres Through Family Struggles, Hopes to Provide Financially When Oneisha Eugene completes her degree next summer, the accomplishment will be a dream achieved for her immigrant parents — including her father who has been recovering from a brain injury for nearly two decades.
From Myth to Reality Until George Walters-Marrah ’20 went into a UCF lab for the first time, he didn’t know if scientists existed. The first-generation college graduate will continue being one at Stanford this fall.
Computer Engineering Graduate Seeks to Help Close Educational Divide for Others Gustavo Camero says lowering production costs of computers is key to potentially making technology more affordable for underrepresented youths.
Seminole County debuts Economic Development Hub to help small businesses grow Orlando Business Journal
Father of slain UCF student: ‘He’s the most genuine and caring person I’ve ever been around’ Orlando Sentinel
