Picture this: you’re a creative kid with a vibrant imagination who loves storytelling. Imagine if your stories are brought to life by the studio behind some of the greatest animated films of all time such as Shrek and Kung Fu Panda? For 52 kids that dream came true thanks to NBCUniversal’s partnership with Story Pirates Changemakers, the…
I’ll never forget the first time I stepped onto the wet, hallowed grounds of Universal Volcano Bay. It was a hot summer day in Orlando so, naturally, I was wearing jeans and two shirts (I don’t always make the best decisions). While I was not properly attired for waterslides that day,…
As social impact programs evolve and become a greater focus in business, employers understand that it is important to be good corporate citizens and also play a key role in helping their employees become more compassionate, inclusive leaders.
NBCUniversal is fulfilling this dual mission with a unique approach to employee volunteerism— one that is distinctive not only within the…
While the LGBTQIA+ community is wide and diverse, the experience of embracing one’s self connects many of its members.
For Pride Month, we are showcasing five movies that explore this experience. From falling in love for the first time to standing up to a society that refuses to let you be who you are, these films portray several moving queer stories.
Of an Age…
Imagine attending high school where every morning you are greeted with the roar of a roller coaster just steps away from your classroom. For the Universal Education Center’s graduating class of 2023, this was not only the reality, but also an integral part of their learning experience.
For the past 29 years, Universal Orlando Resort has partnered with Orange County Public Schools…