Fri Apr 8
Today, we express overwhelming appreciation and gratitude to all of Knight Nation who bounced, stomped, splashed and cheered to celebrate UCF. For UCF Day of Giving 2022, Knights raised over $3.7 million — the most in university history. More than 4,400 donors joined the community driven effort with Knights across the globe supporting the university…
Mon Feb 28
A $5 million gift from the Ginsburg Family Foundation will help UCF pioneer a new kind of inclusive excellence where “every student can earn success, guided by a world-class faculty in a culture rooted in innovation, entrepreneurship and compassion.” The Ginsburg Center for Inclusion and Community Engagement will serve UCF students, faculty and staff, and…
Fri Feb 4
The new associate provost for UCF Downtown is a seasoned academic leader and distinguished criminal justice scholar who helped launch the campus in Fall 2019. The appointment of Ross Wolf ’88 ’91MPA ’98EdD by Michael D. Johnson, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs, elevates his role from assistant provost for UCF Downtown that…
Wed Nov 17
Created in 2012, Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It puts a philanthropic spin on the retail rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Each year, Giving Tuesday highlights the power of people coming together to make a positive difference in our communities and the world. We encourage…
Tue Aug 31
It’s a given that most students will be affected by what they choose to study in college. But when it comes to Chris Hixon â15 â21M.A., that impact went both ways. Ask around in the Department of Writing and Rhetoric, and you’ll find that he made just as much of an impact onthe program as it made on him. Hixon knew he wanted to study rhetoric ever since…
Wed Jun 30
Idon’t know if you noticed, but we are back outside! The world is opening back up, and after over a year of being in the house, working from home, and attending Zoom celebrations and parties, I may not be the same person I used to be. During the last few months I have gathered with…
Fri Apr 9
Michael Morsberger, who has led the UCF’s fundraising efforts for the past six years, announced his resignation as vice president for advancement and CEO of the UCF Foundation on Thursday. Morsberger’s resignation comes as he prepares for open heart surgery later this month, followed by a lengthy period of recovery and cardiac rehabilitation. “I remain…
Thu Mar 25
embers of the UCF community raised more than $835,000 in 24 hours to support UCF during this year’s Greatest Day of Giving, a 24-hour philanthropic challenge that took place March 25 to raise funds for everything from scholarships and academic programs to athletics and student support funds. UCF surpassed its goal of 2,021 donors for…
Mon Feb 22
UCF Alumni has announced its annual 30 Under 30 Award winners. These accomplished graduates were chosen for their great professional success, commitment to helping others and track record of giving back to UCF and their local community. “Every year, UCF Alumni’s 30 Under 30 classes are made up of extraordinary young alumni. This year’s class is…
Mon Feb 24
Bold. Innovative. Excellent. Each year, UCF Alumni honors the best of what the university has to offer with its 30 Under 30 awards. These Knights are beacons of the UCF creed in their professional workplaces and local communities, helping make the world a better place. The 2020 class of 30 Under 30 honorees includes leaders…