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In addition to celebrating the achievements of graduating seniors, the UCF College of Undergraduate Studies (CUGS) commencement on May 2nd will mark an impressive milestone for the college itself. Among the students being honored at the ceremony will be the 2,800th recipient of the college’s Bachelor of Integrative General Studies (BIGS) degree. Launched in 2019, […]

The decision to attend UCF wasn’t just about academics for Adam Dobbrunz—it was a thoughtful choice shaped by family, proximity, and personal growth. A native of Hollywood, Florida, Dobbrunz found UCF to be the perfect middle ground: far enough from home to experience independence, yet close enough to return when needed.   Dobbrunz’s academic path, however, […]

On May 2, Katia Destine will graduate with an Interdisciplinary Studies degree. Getting to this point is a testament to resilience, passion and the transformative power of education. Born and raised in Pine Hills, Florida, by parents from Haiti, Katia’s life was shaped by the richness of her heritage and her drive to follow her […]