ORLANDO – UCF Athletics proudly celebrates the achievements of two standout student-athletes. Hannah Lovejoy of UCF rowing and Drew Hansen of UCF men’s soccer have been inducted into the Order of Pegasus, the university’s highest student honor. The award was presented at UCF’s annual Founder’s Day Student Honors Celebration, recognizing students who exemplify the values of academic excellence, leadership and community impact.
For undergraduate students, this esteemed honor recognizes exceptional academic excellence, leadership, active university involvement, and meaningful community service. For master’s, doctoral, professional, and M.D. students, the Order of Pegasus highlights remarkable academic accomplishments, professional leadership, impactful community service, and innovative research or publications.
The 2026 Order of Pegasus class—37 students in total—embodies the highest ideals of what it means to be a UCF Knight. Through their dedication, passion, and contributions to both local and global communities, they are enriching the human experience and meeting the challenges of our world. Many are also engaged in hands-on research, uncovering new knowledge and contributing to broad-based prosperity.
Hannah Lovejoy, a member of the college of business and earning a degree in accounting. She also earned a nod to the CRCA Scholar-Athlete list as well as the Academic All-Big 12 Team. On the water, she was named Big 12 Rower of the Year and an All-American Honorable Mention, helping UCF earn its first title in the Big 12 and earn a program best finish of 15th at the NCAA Championships.
Drew Hansen is a member of the college of medicine and is majoring in biomedical sciences. The rising redshirt junior was a major contributor in UCF’s run to the 2025 Sun Belt Conference tournament championship, netting back-to-back game-winning goals, including a 104th-minute game-winner in double overtime in the quarterfinals. He scored the lone goal in UCF’s 1-0 win over No. 19 Kentucky to lift the Knights to the championship match. He tallied three goals in 2025 and has scored six in his career.
UCF’s Founders’ Day, held annually on the first Wednesday of April, is a celebration of excellence across the university. The Student Honors Celebration not only recognizes Order of Pegasus inductees but also highlights recipients of outstanding theses, dissertations, and individual college awards.
About UCF Athletics
UCF is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference. Our mission is to positively transform the lives of our students academically, athletically, and personally through a nationally competitive intercollegiate athletics program that enhances the reputation and visibility of the University. We strive to be Florida's preeminent athletic program representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as "Orlando's Hometown Team". To learn more about UCF and Athletics, please visit our websites at www.ucf.edu and www.ucfknights.com.