MovieMaker Magazine named Full Sail University to its "30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada in 2025” list, joining top institutions like USC, NYU, and Toronto Film School: https://www.fullsail.edu/about/full-sail-stories/full-sail-named-2025-top-film-school-by-moviemaker-magazine/?
Garrett Gajweski and Sari Kitelyn, members of the Full Sail University Armada esports program, received national recognition at the 2025 NACE convention, the largest collegiate esports association in the U.S.: https://www.fullsail.edu/about/full-sail-stories/esports-staff-at-full-sail-wins-nace-awards?
In Project & Portfolio IV, Computer Animation students refine their digital character modeling skills while learning to create industry-ready assets, led by Jovanny Zapata, Associate Course Director: https://www.fullsail.edu/about/full-sail-stories/faculty-spotlight-jovanny-zapata-computer-animation/?
The Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress hosted the XP League North American Finals return for a fourth year, bringing 250 youth esports players together to compete in video games such as Fortnite and Apex Legends: https://www.fullsail.edu/about/full-sail-stories/full-sail-hosts-xp-league-north-american-finals-2025/?
Dr. Ahmed Al Zaidy, Course Director for the Computer Science master's program, guides students through advanced courses in artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and software deployment: https://www.fullsail.edu/about/full-sail-stories/faculty-spotlight-dr-ahmed-al-zaidy-computer-science-masters/?
Abby Ginsburg, Full Sail University Course Director, brings warmth and wisdom to the Media Communications program, drawing from her 35-year career in TV production: https://www.fullsail.edu/about/full-sail-stories/abby-ginsburg-associate-course-director-in-media-communications/?
Full Sail University students and grads teamed up with peers from across Florida on campus for Unreal Fest Game Jam Orlando, a three-day challenge to create original games using Unreal Editor for Fortnite: https://www.fullsail.edu/about/full-sail-stories/full-sail-hosts-unreal-fest-game-jam-in-collaboration-with-epic-games/?
Dr. Reo McBride, Course Director, brings together technical expertise and human connection in Full Sail University's Instructional Design & Technology master's program: https://www.fullsail.edu/about/full-sail-stories/faculty-spotlight-dr-reo-mcbride-instructional-design-and-technology-masters/?
Full Sail University's Summer Nights Creative Experience features food, music, and creative energy, giving prospective students and families a vibrant preview of campus life before the Behind the Scenes tour: https://www.fullsail.edu/about/full-sail-stories/summer-nights-at-full-sail-kicks-off/?
As an audio nerd with 15 years of experience working in the sound engineering space, Susan Kost, Full Sail University Audio Arts Course Director, brings a breadth of knowledge to her classes: https://www.fullsail.edu/about/full-sail-stories/susan-kost-course-director-for-audio-arts/?
