- George O'Leary
George O'Leary (born August 17, 1946 in Central Islip, New York) is the head football coach for the University of Central Florida. Before that, he served as the head coach at Georgia Tech and was briefly an assistant coach for the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL.
- John Hitt
Dr. John C. Hitt has been the president of the University of Central Florida (UCF) since 1992.. Hitt is the highest paid public university president in Florida, earning over $907,929 annually. The UCF Board of Trustees (BOT) credits Hitt for the rapid growth and huge strides the university has made since his arrival.
- Daunte Culpepper
Daunte Culpepper (born January 28, 1977 in Ocala, Florida) is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round (11th overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Central Florida.
- Howard Phillips
Howard Phillips (March 27, 1902 - 1979) was a prominent businessman and philantropist that was particularly active in the Central Florida area. He worked in the citrus operations of his father, Dr. Philip Phillips, and took over his philantropic organization after his father's death in 1959. Like his father, Howard has several items named after him in Orlando, Florida, including Howard Phillips Hall, one of the central buildings at the University of Central Florida, …
- Al Weiss
Allen R. "Al" Weiss is president of worldwide operations for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, the division of The Walt Disney Company that operates nine theme parks and multiple resort hotels at four sites around the world (two theme parks in California, four in Florida, two in France, and one in Hong Kong). Before he was appointed to his current role in November 2005, Weiss served as president of Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida since 1996.
- Jennifer Kesse
Jennifer Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is a woman from Orlando, Florida who has been missing since January 24, 2006. A graduate of Vivian Gaither High School, Kesse attended the University of Central Florida in Orlando, graduating in 2003 with a degree in finance. She was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority; her former sorority sisters have led many searches to find Kesse. When she disappeared, Kesse had relocated permanently to Orlando.
- Erol Gelenbe
Erol Gelenbe 's research interests cover packet network design, computer performance analysis, artificial neural networks and simulation with enhanced reality. He is the University Chair Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Central Florida, where he serves as Director of the School of EECS and Associate Dean of Engineering. Previously, he was Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University.
- Richard Crotty
Richard Crotty grew up in Orlando, attending Orange County public schools, Valencia Community College and the University of Central Florida (then known as Florida Technological University) where he majored in Public Administration and Communications.
- Alex Rudloff
Alexander Charles "Alex" Rudloff (Born February 17, 1981 in Melbourne, Florida) is an American internet entrepreneur, blogger, and web developer. A graduate of the University of Central Florida, Rudloff was the lead developer of Netscape.com and a developer for Blogsmith, the blogging software used by Weblogs, Inc. He is also the CEO of postGorilla, Inc., the company behind Emurse.com.
- Mike Walker
Mike Walker is a wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was selected from the University of Central Florida in the third round with the 15th pick, 79th overall, in the 2007 NFL Draft.
- Lee Constantine
Lee Constantine is the state senator representing Florida's Fighting 22<sup>nd</sup> district, serving the Central Florida region in areas of Seminole and Orange counties.
- Kevin Beary
Kevin Beary, is currently serving his fourth term as Sheriff of Orange County, Florida, where he is responsible for leading one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the Southeastern United States. His educational background includes a bachelor's degree from Liberty University, and a master's degree in criminal justice from the University of Central Florida. He is the son of former Winter Park, Florida Police Chief Ray Beary, and the brother of Lake Mary, …
- Kirk Speraw
Kirk Speraw is the head basketball coach at the University of Central Florida, in Orlando, Florida. Speraw arrived at UCF in 1993 and during his tenure, he has taken the Knights to four NCAA tournament appearances. The Sioux City, Iowa native played collegiately for Lute Olson at the University of Iowa. He also has an M.B.A. from the University of Denver. He was a member of the 1978-79 team that won the Big Ten title.
- Mike Kruczek
Michael Kruczek (born March 15, in 1953 in Washington, DC) was the Offensive Coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League, and a former college football coach of the University of Central Florida. He was an all-America American football quarterback at Boston College and won two Super Bowl rings while a back-up quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Michelle Akers
Michelle Akers (born February 1, 1966 in Santa Clara, California) was a leading American soccer player and played on the historic 1999 Women's World Cup victory by the U.S.. She is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Akers was a three-time All-American from Shorecrest High School in Seattle. Akers then attended the University of Central Florida where she was a four-time All-American, was Central Florida's Athlete of the Year in 1988-89, …
- Asante Samuel
Asante Samuel (born January 6, 1981 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is an American football cornerback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. Samuel was drafted from the University of Central Florida by the Patriots in 2003.
- Mark Jones
Mark Jones (born May 25 1975 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is a professional basketball player, formerly in the NBA. He was undrafted after a career at the University of Central Florida, and at the age of 30 entered the NBA with the Orlando Magic, during the 2004-05 NBA season, averaging 2.3 points per game in ten total games.
- John A. List
John August List is a Professor in Economics and the College at the University of Chicago. He received his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and his Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming in 1996. List had his first teaching position at the University of Central Florida, and he then moved to the University of Arizona and the University of Maryland, College Park, where he still holds an adjunct position, before moving to Chicago.
- Daniel Myrick
Daniel Myrick is an American director most famous for co-directing and writing the movie "The Blair Witch Project" with Eduardo Sánchez in 1999. Myrick graduated from University of Central Florida School of Film in 1994.
- Ericka Dunlap
Ericka Dunlap (born February 17, 1981) was Miss America 2004, and was the first African American woman to be crowned Miss Florida. A native of Orlando, Dunlap attended the University of Central Florida and was a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority when she was crowned Miss America 2004. Dunlap succeeded Miss America 2003, Erika Harold, and was followed by Miss America 2005, Deidre Downs. She is currently pursuing a career in country music.
- Glenn Hubbard
R. Glenn Hubbard is an American economist. He is Dean of the Columbia University Graduate School of Business, where he is also Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics. He is also a professor of economics in Columbia's Faculty of Arts and Sciences Hubbard is a Visiting Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, where he studies tax policy and health care.
- Cheryl Hines
Cheryl Hines (born September 21, 1965 in Miami Beach, Florida) is an American actress most famous for her role as Larry David's wife on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm". She grew up in Tallahassee, Florida, where she attended Young Actors Theatre throughout high school. Hines attended West Virginia University and Florida State University, before graduating from the University of Central Florida. She moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue an acting career, …
- Matt Prater
Matt Prater (born August 10, 1984 in Mayfield Heights, Ohio) is an American football placekicker who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played collegiately at Central Florida.
- Atari Bigby
Atari David Bigby (born September 19, 1981 in Kingston, Jamaica) is an American football strong safety for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL. He was signed as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Central Florida. He played one season for the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe.
- Gene Chizik
Gene Chizik (born December 28, 1961 in Clearwater, Florida) is the current head football coach at Iowa State University. Chizik played linebacker for the University of Florida during the 1981 season, competing in the Peach Bowl. He graduated from Florida in 1985. He began his coaching career at Seminole High School in Saint Petersburg, FL, serving as their defensive coordinator and inside linebacker coach from 1986-1988.
- Mike Maroth
Michael Warren Maroth (born August 17, 1977 in Orlando, Florida) is a professional baseball player. His career started with the the Detroit Tigers. After attending the University of Central Florida, the left-handed starting pitcher made his Major League debut in the 2002 season. Originally drafted by the Boston Red Sox, Maroth was acquired by Detroit in 1999 in exchange for pitcher Bryce Florie. On June 22, 2007, he was traded to the St.
- Steve Edwards
Steve Edwards (born February 20, 1979 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American football offensive tackle for the New York Giants of the NFL. Formerly a player for the Baltimore Ravens, he was an undrafted free agent out of the University of Central Florida. Edwards attended Mount Carmel High School on Chicago's south side. Mount Carmel has produced such athletes as current Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Simeon Rice, …
- Michael Gaines
Michael J. Gaines (born March 3, 1980 in Tallahassee, Florida) is an American football player who currently plays tight end for the Carolina Panthers of the NFL. He attended the University of Central Florida.
- Brian Vangorder
Brian VanGorder was born April 17, 1959 in Jackson, Michigan. He began his football coaching career as a high school coach in 1981 and joined the college ranks in 1989 at Grand Valley State University. He became head football coach at his alma mater, Wayne State University in 1992. After leaving Wayne State University in 1994, he coached at University of Central Florida, …
- Daniel Tosh
Daniel Tosh (born May 29, 1975) is an American stand-up comedian. Tosh's first big career break came in 2001 with his performance on "The Late Show with David Letterman"; he followed with appearances on programs such as "The Tonight Show", "The Jimmy Kimmel Show" and Comedy Central's "Premium Blend". In 2002, he performed in his own thirty-minute special on "Comedy Central Presents".
- Travis Fisher
Travis Lamar Fisher (born September 12, 1979 in Tallahassee, Florida) is an National Football League defensive back for the Detroit Lions. He played college football at the University of Central Florida, and was selected in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft by the Rams.
- Chad Mottola
Charles Edward Mottola (born October 15, 1971, in Augusta, Georgia) is a Major League Baseball outfielder. He is an alumnus of the University of Central Florida. Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 1st round of the 1992 MLB amateur draft, Mottola would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Cincinnati Reds on April 22, 1996.
- Phil Dalhausser
Phil Dalhausser (born January 26 1980) is an American beach volleyball player. At 6'9", Dalhausser led the 2005 AVP tour in blocks and was sixth in kill percentage. As of 2006, Dalhausser teams up with Todd Rogers. Dalhausser has previously teamed up with Nick Lucena. As of 2006, Dalhausser resides in Santa Barbara, California. Dalhausser was born in Switzerland from a German father and Swiss mother. He lived in Switzerland for one year.
- Ryan McIntosh
Ryan McIntosh (born March 19, 1983 in Hollywood, Florida) is an American soccer player, who currently plays goalkeeper for Atlanta Silverbacks in the USL First Division. McIntosh played at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, posting a .62 GAA and 17 shutouts during his senior year, winning several state and local honors. He went on to play college soccer for the University of Central Florida from 2002 to 2005, …
- Aric Almirola
Aric Almirola (born March 14, 1984 in Tampa, Florida) is a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver who most recently drove the #75 Spears Manufacturing Chevy for Spears Motorsports and is a part-time driver in the NEXTEL Cup Series for Ginn Racing. Almirola began racing when he was eight years old, racing go-karts. At 14, he began racing nationally. He won the pole position in his debut in the World Karting Association race and finished fourth in the standings that year.
- Eric Vasquez
Eric Vasquez (born November 18, 1982 in Miami, Florida) is an American soccer player, who last played midfielder for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer. Vasquez played college soccer at the University of Central Florida from 2001 to 2003. He was twice named to the All Atlantic Sun First Team and in 2003 a Second Team All American. He also played with the PDL League's Central Florida Kraze. He was drafted in the second round, 20th overall, …
- Barry Sandler
Barry Sandler is an American screenwriter and film producer. His career has spanned several decades, with the 1980s being his most prolific. The openly gay Sandler is perhaps best known for writing the 1982 film "Making Love", the first mainstream Hollywood film to deal seriously with issues of homosexuality and coming out. Sandler discussed "Making Love" in the 1995 documentary film "The Celluloid Closet".
- Robert Damron
Robert Douglas Damron (born October 27, 1972) is an American professional golfer and current player on the PGA Tour. Damron was born in Pikeville, Kentucky. He was raised there and later in Orlando, Florida after his father, a wealthy Kentucky coal magnate, moved the family to Orlando's exclusive Bay Hill community for warmer winter weather. Damron had the benefit of some early advice about golf from Bay Hill neighbor Arnold Palmer. He attended Orlando's Dr.
- Rashad Jeanty
Rashad Jeanty (born April 17, 1983) is an American football linebacker and former Canadian football defensive end. Jeanty attended Carol City High School, where he was rated the 14th best player in the nation and sixth best in Florida by The Miami Herald. After playing four seasons with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League, he signed a two year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League on February 13, 2006.
- Gavin Hall
Gavin William Hall (Born September 26, 1980 in West Palm Beach, Florida) is an American internet entrepreneur. A graduate of the University of Central Florida, Hall is the lead developer for Blogsmith, the blogging software used by Weblogs, Inc. He is also the CTO of postGorilla, Inc., the company behind Emurse.com.