UCF Military and Veterans Success Center - Formerly VARC

🎓 SUMMER STOLE CEREMONY 2026

Congratulations to all of our military-connected students on your graduation from University of Central Florida , and welcome to the UCF Alumni family! 💛🖤

Thank you for allowing the MVSC to be a part of your journey at UCF. It has been an honor to celebrate this milestone with you, and we wish you nothing but success in all of your future endeavors.

📸 Photos from the Summer 2026 Stole Ceremony are now available—find the link in our bio!

Welcome to the CASTLE!!! Our first orientation session in the new Military and Veteran Success Center and it feels fantastic!!!

We will continue with position improvement, but man…this is a great new space.

Come visit!!!

Today we celebrate Nathan Hammond.
Since joining as a VA Work-Study student, Nathan has been a dedicated source of support for our military-connected students, leading with professionalism, compassion, and a genuine commitment to serving others. Congratulations on your graduation, Nathan! Thank you for the lasting difference you’ve made in our community, and we wish you continued success in all your future endeavors. 🌟

Today we celebrate Alexandria Marcellus and the incredible impact she’s made at MVSS! 🇺🇸💛 From serving as a Peer Success Coach to founding the Women Veterans Association, Alexandria has helped build a stronger community for military-connected students.

Congratulations on your graduation, Alexandria! Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and support of WVA. We can’t wait to see all you’ll accomplish! 🌟

Yesterday we closed the doors at our Addition Arena location for the final time. So many great memories and stories over the years.

Now we are putting the final touches on the new Military and Veteran Success Center at Ferrell Commons. The team is so excited for this new location and the opportunities it presents for our military-connected students. Doors are schedule to open Monday morning. We look forward to serving you at this new location.

Charge ON!!!

Today we celebrate Daniel Gomez and the impact he’s made at MVSS! 🇺🇸💛 As one of our founding Peer Success Coaches, Daniel has been a dedicated mentor and advocate for military-connected students, leaving a lasting mark on our community.

Congratulations on your graduation, Daniel! Thank you for your leadership and service, and best of luck as you begin your Master’s program. We can’t wait to see all you’ll accomplish! 🌟

Today we celebrate Lydia Pandorf! 🎓✨
Through her leadership as the inaugural Secretary of the Women Veterans Association at UCF, Lydia helped create a stronger, more welcoming community for student veterans.
Thank you, Lydia, for your service and dedication. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter—we can’t wait to see all you’ll accomplish! 🌟

Join us in celebrating Nathan Rickett and the lasting impact he’s made at MVSS! As Chair of the Military and Veteran Success Caucus, Nathan has been a dedicated advocate for military-connected students at UCF.

Thank you for your leadership and service Nathan!
Wishing you all the best in your next chapter—we can’t wait to see all you’ll accomplish! 🌟