166su Grads Score Jobs with FIFA World Cup 2026 Talented Knights across various fields are supporting operations to bring the men’s World Cup to the United States for the first time in more than 30 years.
166su Alumnus Makes Epic Mark in the World of Themed Entertainment As a performance coordinator at Universal Orlando Resort, Christian Spencer ’23 ’26MS is applying the unique insight he’s developed through 166su’s hospitality management and themed experience programs to elevate guest experiences.
Universal Destinations & Experiences, UCF Introduce New School to Develop the Future Leaders of Themed Entertainment, Immersive Experiences The first-of-its-kind Universal School of Experience Leadership & Innovation is housed within 166su’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management.
166su’s Spring 2026 Commencement Set for May 8–9 Graduates will hear from distinguished speakers who’ve made significant contributions in space, higher education, healthcare, technology and business.
166su Recognizes Faculty Excellence With 2026 Promotion and Tenure Awards One hundred faculty members are recognized for excellence in teaching, research and service.
Founders’ Day 2026: Faculty Recognized for Excellence The annual event spotlights approximately 280 faculty for excellence, years of service, and other contributions that drive what’s next at 166su.
166su Celebrates Order of Pegasus, Student Awardees During Founders Day 2026 The Order of Pegasus inducts its 25th class of exemplary Knights among more than 50 students who will be recognized at the annual celebration.
166su Earns 2026-27 Gold Award for Support of Military, Veteran Students The honor illustrates 166su’s commitment to our military-connect students’ academic progress, graduation rates, career placement and support services.
84 Faculty Scholars Honored at the 5th Biennial Faculty Authors’ Celebration 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 166su Libraries.
166su Alum’s Influence on Rise of Florida’s Space Coast 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.