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Over $22,000 Available in College of Sciences Scholarships
This year the College of Sciences has over $22,000 in scholarship money we’d love to give to students. Since the deadlines for scholarship applications are approaching fast, February 1st unless otherwise stated, we thought it would be a good idea to give a list of all current scholarships being offered. Browse by College of Sciences […]
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College of Sciences Starts New Tradition for its Graduates
The College of Sciences has 10 departments and is the largest college on campus in terms of student enrollment. To celebrate its students’ accomplishments and promote a sense of camaraderie between the departments, the college hosted a Graduation Reception on Dec. 13, 2013 in the atrium of the psychology building after commencement. Previously, some of […]
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He was Hers From the Moment They Met: Alex & Sierra – A Look at UCF Knights’ X Factor Journey
When Sierra Deaton, ‘13 and Alex Kinsey met on a beach in 2009, with Alex singing Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours” on the back of a truck, the pair couldn’t have imagined a $1 million dollar record deal was in their future. Still, a bond formed at the beach and the two became best friends. Two […]
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Knights Earn Their Place in a Fairytale Fiesta
Last Wednesday, January 1st, the Knights kicked off the new year by beating Baylor 52-42 to become the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl champions! In honor of this victory, Knights fans are invited to attend a huge pep rally dubbed the #UCFiesta. The #UCFiesta will take place on Wednesday, January 8th at 7pm in the CFE Arena. Admission […]
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UCF Student Finds Voice With Chatty Bee Creative Agency
Unique Michael seems to live up to his name when it comes to his approach to public relations. The UCFstudent is a self-described introvert, however he pushes past this trait to ensure the quality of his PR agency. “I’m going to prove that introverts can go out there and, you know, be outgoing and do great […]
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Real Food, Real Kitchens, Real UCF
My favorite thing about UCF is admiring the beauty of campus and thinking, “Anything is possible here,” said Craig Chapman, ’97. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, he commenced his journey full force in the entertainment industry. He began his career working in marketing for Nickelodeon Studios, which led him to work for […]
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College of Sciences Fall 2013 Graduation Reception
All faculty, staff and graduating students are cordially invited to attend our inaugural UCF College of Sciences Graduation Reception on December 13th in the atrium of the Psychology Building, immediately following graduation commencement. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP online at sciences.ucf.edu/reception The reception will be hosted by the Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Communication, Mathematics, Physics, Political […]
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UCF’s Journalism Guru
Rick Brunson joined the Nicholson School of Communication’s journalism program in 2003 to help develop future print journalists in the place he learned his craft. He teaches reporting, editing and ethics and advises the student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. He earned his bachelor’s at the University of Central Florida, where he majored […]
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Alumna Leads Digital Direction on Florida’s Tribune Newspapers
The next time you check out the Orlando Sentinel or the South Florida Sun Sentinel, you are guaranteed that it has the visual touch of a Knight. On June 5, 2013, Julie Anderson, ’84, ’89, was appointed as the vice president of digital publishing for Tribune’s two Florida newspapers. She credits her experience at UCF […]
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Fifteen Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Africa
NSC is hosting an event during International Education Week entitled “Fifteen Things We Bet You Didn’t Know About Africa: Pictures and Anecdotes that Might Surprise You.” Four members of the Nicholson School of Communications’ Institute for African Communication Studies who have lived and worked in Africa will share photos, stories and insights about a continent […]
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UCF Couple Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton on ‘The X Factor’ Top 12
We’ve been readily tracking the progress of UCF students, Alex and Sierra as they sing their way to the top of the “X Factor.” They are now officially part of the show’s Top 12 performances! Be sure to watch the X Factor and show support for our song singing knights! From singing in a stairwell […]
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November Alumni Class Notes
Congratulations to the following UCF College of Sciences alumni on their recent career changes and accomplishments: Amanda Castro, ’12, was promoted at 41NBC/WMGT in Macon, Ga. She is the new co-anchor of the morning newscast, Daybreak. She graduated from UCF with a bachelor’s degree in radio-TV. Kyle A. Diamantas, ’10, has joined […]
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Human Communication Professor Wins Award
Human communication faculty member Shari Hodgson was awarded the Florida Communication Association Teacher of the Year Award at its annual convention on Oct. 19. The award honors FCA members and fellow NSC faculty member, Dr. Christine Hanlon presented the award to Hodgson at the event. “Shari knows how to deliver excellence and inspire it in […]
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A Passion for Fashion
UCF alumna launches entrepreneurial jewelry company Jessica Almanla, ’10, launched her very own online jewelry boutique this summer called Total Betty Society. Prompted by a life-long love for anything fashion related, Almanla quit the corporate routine and fully embraced her passion. Now she is the go-to girl for finding and styling statement accessories that won’t […]
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Social Networking Helps the Parents of the Internet Generation
UCF Faculty Parents Network – forum on Facebook for UCF staff and faculty Social networks are utilized for a number of reasons. Sometimes useful, sometimes not. Many people use the Internet for personal social media purposes and these sites can prove to be valuable practical resources for busy UCF professors and other faculty members. Beatriz […]
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Emmy-Nominated Alumnus Inducted Into Hall of Fame
The UCF Nicholson School of Communication Alumni Chapter inducted Clay Newbill, ’82, into the UCF Nicholson School of Communication Hall of Fame on Monday, Sept. 30. Newbill, the executive producer of the Emmy-nominated TV show “Shark Tank,” reminisced about his time as a UCF student and discussed what it has been like to work on […]
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Maj. Steve Katsaris: Former DJ trades air waves for Air Force
ARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFNS) — When he was 8 years old, he would sit in his bedroom and act like Casey Kasem, radio personality and host of the American Top 40, using a tape recorder with a condenser microphone as an 8-track cassette tape or record played in the background. His aforementioned disc […]
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UCF to Host Panel Discussion on the Zimmerman Trial
UCF will be hosting a panel discussion on the George Zimmerman trial with the journalists who covered it; Orlando Sentinel reporters, Rene Stutzman and Jeff Weiner; New York Times correspondent Lance Speere; WFTV Channel 9 reporter Kathi Belich, and WFTV legal analyst Bill Sheaffer. The discussion will take place on Monday, September 16th at […]
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Alumni Climb The Career Ladder
Congratulations to the following UCF College of Sciences alumni on their recent career changes and accomplishments: Melissa Arocha, ’06, is the managing partner and co-founder of Silhouette Group, an award winning event planning, design and lifestyle marketing company based in New York City. At the 2013 International Special Events Society (ISES) Big Apple Awards, the […]
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UCF Alumna Serves the Central Florida Arts Community
If the family dog’s name is Knightro, you know its owners are passionate Knights. A strong advocate for UCF and the Central Florida arts community, Rae Ward, ’93, has been appointed as the new executive director for the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Central Florida, after previously serving as the organization’s marketing director. Ward graduated […]
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Alumni Publish New Literature
Congratulations to Brian Lackovic, ’94, who recently published his book, The Celestial Connection, a part historical fiction, part cyber espionage thriller. The premise of the book is a mysterious phone cable and an old set of train tracks long forgotten in Jupiter, Fla. connect the lives of two individuals who are separated by 120 years. […]
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UCF Alumni Tie the Knot – Summer 2013
Jimmy Skiles, ’06, and Kim Merkur ’08, were married June 15, 2013 in Key Largo, Fla. UCF alumni in the wedding party included: Abby Martin-Winblad, ’08; Alexina Binnie-Alonso, ’08; maid of honor Melissa Merkur-Ventre, ’07; Derek Warden, ’08; Tom Kunnen, ’06; Adam Pallesen, ’06; Matt DeSalvo, ’06; and best man Brandon Purington, ’06. The groomsmen […]
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UCF Alumna Inspires The Next Generation of Filmmakers
UCF Alumna and Nicholson School of Communications graduate, Stefanie Esquijarosa, ’09, is bringing film and media to Orlando area youth through the Florida Film Academy. As Production Manager for Steel Spyda, Stefanie is at the sharp end of film and TV – assisting with the production of documentaries both on, and off, location. She also has […]
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UCF Graduate Nominated for Emmy for ABC’s “Shark Tank”
This story is reposted from Knight News. A University of Central Florida graduate and Hollywood producer has just been nominated for an Emmy award. Clay Newbill is a producer on ABC’s hit TV show “Shark Tank”. The show was one of five nominated for an Emmy for best reality series. “I’m really good,” Newbill told […]
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UCF RT-V Student Interns for NBC’s Today Show
There were over 10,000 applicants who applied for the east coast NBC internships, yet only 300 applicants were chosen. Of that, only 10 selected for the TODAY show and NSC’s Kaitlyn Chana was one of the chosen few. This story is reposted from NBC Universal Intern Insider. Kaitlyn Chana-philanthropist, multimedia journalist, and student at the […]
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UCF Alumna Named President of Red Lobster
Congratulations to Salli Setta, ’87, who was named president of Red Lobster, the world’s largest casual-dining seafood chain, last week. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Setta replaced Dave Pickens, another longtime Darden employee promoted earlier this month to chief restaurant operations officer. She started working with Darden in 1990 as a sales-promotion assistant at Olive […]
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UCF Alumna Returns to Vantage Communications
Public relations industry veteran and UCF alumna, Brianna Swales, ’03, has returned to Vantage Communications as account director. In her new role, Swales will be responsible for driving internal employee development initiatives, developing comprehensive strategy and messaging for clients, and tapping into new emerging markets while serving as a liaison with international agency partners in […]
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Joey Conicella, ’05, Will Brake for Cupcakes
By Angie Lewis, ’03 Alumnus’ sweet treats are Yum Yum in the tum tum He may have dreamed of being a Disney animator when he grew up, but little did Joey Conicella, ’05, realize then that he would, indeed, be bringing smiles to the faces of children and big kids alike — just, in a […]
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UCF Alumna Took the Bull by the Horns
Elizabeth Bertrand, ’09, came to UCF exploring several different majors but eventually found the perfect combination and graduated with two bachelor’s degrees — one in advertising-public relations and one in political science. She wasted no time taking the bull by the horns once she figured out her educational path at UCF, and started paving the […]
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UCF Alumna Wins Spring 2013 I.F. Stone Award
The I.F. Stone Award was launched in October 2011 to support the work of emerging investigative reporters, including journalism graduate students, recent graduates, journalism interns, and entry-level reporters. Twice a year, in the fall and spring, The Investigative Fund accepts investigative proposals from young and emerging reporters, or reporting teams, and selects one or two […]