Team Orlando News • 6 July 2026

NAWCTSD celebrates 85 years of naval training, simulation innovation - Team Orlando News

This year marks the 85th anniversary of the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), the U.S. Navy’s principal center for research, development and acquisition of advanced modeling, simulation and training (MS&T) systems.

Based in Orlando, the command develops innovative training technologies that prepare service members for real-world operations while improving readiness, reducing costs and minimizing risk.

KnightNews.com • 26 June 2026

Former Knights Riley Kugel and Themus Fulks Join LA Clippers for NBA Summer League

June has been a special month for the University of Central Florida’s starting basketball players, Themus Fulks and Riley Kugel, who have recently signed with the Los Angeles Clippers on a Summer League contract.

Sons of UCF • 18 May 2026

UCF Running Back Taevion Swint comes full circle

“I coached him ever since he was 6 years old, and we started right here out on that field.”

Those are the words of Randy Swint, father of UCF Football star running back Taevion Swint. And the field he is talking about? That field is located in Kissimmee, Florida, and it served as the backdrop of Taevion’s childhood football memories.

The Charge • 7 April 2026

Turning Point chapter hosts Seminole County sheriff to talk safety, immigration

A law enforcement officer shared information about drug prevention and immigration policies in the Charge on Chamber Wednesday, as part of an event hosted by UCF's chapter of Turning Point USA.Dennis Lemma, sheriff of Seminole County, informed students about his official role and the responsibilities of law enforcement in the Orlando community. The presentation, which was held at 7:30 p.m., was open to both students and the general public.
Jonah Scott, senior accounting major and UCF's T...

The Charge • 12 March 2026

Always be your authentic self': Burlesque pioneer promotes LGBTQ+ inclusivity, body positivity

The UCF Planned Parenthood Generation Action organization hosted a guest speaker, a local burlesque pioneer, to promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity, confidence and wellness on Friday.

The Charge • 9 March 2026

GALLERY: Opposing political organizations tackle global issues at student-led debate

Students exercised their First Amendment rights Thursday evening as they voiced their opinions and assembled with peers during a political debate hosted at the University of Central Florida. This event featured two student-led organizations representing opposing political perspectives: Young Americans for Freedom, a conservative organization, and the American Communist Party.

Peace and Justice Institute • 18 October 2024

Peace & Justice Institute

Thirty-one-year-old business major Indah Ayu from Lombok, Indonesia was granted the opportunity to study at Valencia College through the U.S. Department of State’s Community College Initiative (CCI) with a scholarship to spend one academic year in Orlando. “I am very grateful for this once in a lifetime experience,” Ayu shared.

Valencia Voice • 28 March 2024

Dinner and Dialogue: Intercultural Communication

On February 29, the East Campus Muslim Ambassadors for Peace held “Dinner and Dialogue”, an event for intercultural communication at Valencia College. Public speaker Rachel Allen, a co-founder of the Peace and Justice Institute, was accompanied by Professor Yasmeen Qadri.
Professor Qadri is a Muslim woman who has been teaching for 25 years in the field of inter-group teaching in early childhood and diversity at Valencia College East Campus for those interested in becoming successful educators an...

Valencia Voice • 13 February 2024

Refusing To Be Broken: George-Kanentiio Shares His Story

George-Kanentiio’s story is one of perseverance through prejudice and how he refused to be broken.
On January 26, Akwesasne Mohawk Doug George-Kanentiio spoke to multiple Valencia College campuses with the intent of raising awareness to the injustices suffered to those Native Americans taken from their homes and forced to live in residential schools in the late 1960’s, early 1970’s.
The journey of Doug George-Kanentiio has not been a simple one. At a young age, George-Kanentiio underwent severe...

Valencia Voice • 3 December 2023

Reporter Notebook: An Electrifying Experience at EDC 2023

This music festival is not like any other festival. The first day of EDC rave-goers are pumped up and excited of what is to come; there are people at water stations filling up their hydro–backpacks, those who are taking photos with the extravagant decorations, and the music enthusiasts who are dancing their way to the front of their favorite set so they can jam out listening to talented DJs with their friends.
People can be seen wearing unique colorful costumes, DIY custom outfits, while wearin...

Valencia Voice • 8 November 2023

Nursing Students Provide Helpful Tips For Hearing Loss, Cyberbullying

It is dangerous for one’s well–being to listen to music at full blast due to hearing loss that can lead to a difficult future, preventing them from comprehending what people are saying or having the need to have things repeated. Many older people have hearing loss due to loud volumes or sounds that they were exposed to over time. When asking ways to prevent hearing loss, Cochran said, “Individuals can distinguish how loud their music is by accessing their settings on their phone and adding the d...

Valencia Voice • 23 October 2023

Business Student Uses New Education To Sell Abstracts, Sharks Art

Every Sunday, Lake Eola hosts the Orlando Farmers Market where Valencia College student Jason Hoogvorst sells his abstract and shark art pieces. Jason is in his second year attending Valencia College, majoring in Business Management, and plans on graduating in Spring 2025. After graduating from Valencia and receiving his associate degree, Jason plans to attend UCF to complete his bachelor’s degree in Business Management.
Hoogvorst incorporates what he has learned in the small business course he...