Rosen College Receives $1M Gift from Darden Foundation to Expand Student Scholarships and Support Future Hospitality Leaders 

A $1 million gift from the Darden Foundation is expanding scholarship opportunities at UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, strengthening access to hospitality education while building on a year of record student support and donor engagement.

UCF’s Fall 2025 Commencement Set for Dec. 12-13

Fall graduates will hear from four distinguished speakers who’ve made significant contributions in business, education and community impact.

UCF Rosen College Ranks No. 1 in Nation for 2025

Rosen College has once again been recognized as America’s premier hospitality and tourism program for the sixth year in a row, reaffirming its leadership in education, research and industry impact.

Rosen College Announces Dr. Mehmet Altin as HFTP Professor of Hospitality Financial Management and Technology

Associate Professor Mehmet Altin has been named the new HFTP Professor of Hospitality Financial Management and Technology, advancing Rosen College’s focus on analytics, innovation, and industry leadership.

MPI Knights Gain Hands-On Experience with Visit Orlando at IMEX America 2025 

MPI Knights partnered with Visit Orlando at IMEX America 2025, gaining real-world experience and industry insight at the largest meetings and events trade show in the U.S.

Rosen College Students Help Shape the Future of Space Hospitality and Tourism 

Rosen College students are exploring how hospitality and food preparation can evolve beyond Earth through hands-on research in the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program, helping shape the future of space living and tourism.

Rosen College of Hospitality Management: Driving UCF’s Preeminence 

From top national and international rankings to hands on learning in the heart of Orlando, UCF Rosen College prepares students to lead a growing global industry while shaping the future of hospitality and tourism.

From Intern to Emmy Winner: UCF Rosen College Student Brooke Taylor Graduates With a Global Story to Tell 

Entertainment management student Brooke Taylor graduates from UCF after earning a Sports Emmy as an intern with NBC Sports during the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Rosen College Grad Leads Global Tourism Conference Days After Earning Event Leadership Degree

When Seiji Teramachi chose Rosen College for its one-of-a-kind Event Leadership master’s program, he had a clear goal to turn experience into impact. Just days after graduating, he helped lead a global tourism and events conference in Japan, showing how a Rosen College degree can open doors on the world stage.

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Putting Humanity First in Service Robotics

In this exclusive interview with Juan Higueros, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Bear Robotics, we learned that the future of hospitality isn’t about replacing people, it’s about freeing them to do what machines never can. When machines handle the heavy lifting, people get back to what matters: dignity, design, and what great service really looks like. A future where service is more human than ever.