- Proud to Be: UCF Alumna, Miss Universe Jamaica’s Caribbean Heritage is Her Driving ForceBeing Jamaican is a major part of Toshami Calvin ’19’s identity and something she says she will always claim proudly as she represents the island on a global front.
- My Roots Run Deep: UCF Alumna Pays Homage to Her Caribbean HeritageJune is National Caribbean Heritage Month which celebrates the rich history, culture and contributions of Caribbean American people in the U.S. UCF alumna Timanni Walker ’16 shares her admiration for her Jamaican heritage.
- The Historical Significance of JuneteenthThe Independence Day for Black Americans is grounded in the Emancipation Proclamation’s decree that freedom shall not be repressed.
- Creating a Path to Success for Black Male ScholarsEducational leadership and higher education faculty member Larry Walker explains the importance of creating supportive communities for Black male researchers as part of our celebration of Black History Month.
- Brief Thoughts on my Experiences as a ResearcherUCF Department of Counselor Education and School Psychology Chair and Professor Oliver Edwards shares his experiences as a researcher and his advice to students as part of our celebration of Black History Month.
- 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting CollegeUCF alum Melissa Mitchum ’18 provides advice to help new students make the most of their college experience.
- New Habits for the New YearProgram Coordinator and Professor Michele Gregorie Gill shares a few of her favorite things that have helped her with cueing and rewarding new behaviors.
- Learning to Ask for HelpAs a new mom struggling with anxiety, depression, and working from home with a toddler, I turned to UCF’s Employee Assistant Program to help me learn how to cope and feel like myself again.
- UCF Journalism Student on the Impact of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas ShootingAlexandra Sullivan was a first-year student on the school’s yearbook staff at the time of the 2018 shooting. She shares how media coverage of the event changed her view on the field and how she helped pay tribute to the 17 people tragically killed.
- My Name Is RenAs Ren Joseph approaches graduation on Friday, he reflects on how his time at UCF helped him find even more of himself.
