News & Publications
The University of Central Florida produces several print and electronic pieces to inform and educate donors, alumni, friends and corporate partners about the good work being done at UCF every day.
Pegasus Magazine
Founded in 1994 by Tom Messina ’84 and Mike Hinn ’92, Pegasus magazine is the official publication of the University of Central Florida. It is published two times a year by UCF Marketing in partnership with the UCF Foundation and the UCF Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving. Read the latest issue here.
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Nemours Children’s Health, UCF Partner to Elevate the Quality of Healthcare for Florida’s Children
Nemours Children’s Health, one of the nation’s largest multistate pediatric health systems, and UCF today announced a formalized, expanded partnership aimed at improving the health of children in Central Florida and beyond. Together, they will establish the UCF...
UCF Foundation Welcomes 5 New Committee Members
The UCF Foundation Board recently appointed five committee advisors to various committees that support the foundation’s mission, values and strategic goals. These distinguished individuals will lend their time, passion and expertise to assist the foundation’s board in...
UCF Alum Establishes New Fund for Testicular Cancer Research, Awareness
Health services administration alum Mason Moore ’97 has created a new fund to expand research and awareness programs on testicular cancer at the College of Health Professions and Sciences. Himself a three-time testicular cancer survivor, Moore has become an avid...
Thank You Knight Nation for a Record-breaking Day of Giving 2024
Thank you, Knight Nation! As we express our gratitude and appreciation, we applaud all of you who supported our mission to unleash potential and celebrated all things Black & Gold during UCF Day of Giving 2024, April 11. In a 24-hour show of generosity, you helped...
New Orlando Police Department Foundation Endowed Scholarships to Strengthen UCF Talent Pipeline
Chief Eric Smith ’93 wants to do his part to help ensure the Orlando Police Department (OPD) and other Central Florida law enforcement agencies employ the best talent to help keep their communities safe. On Thursday, Smith and the Orlando Police Foundation (501c3)...
Emergency Management Master’s Student Funds Endowment to Grow the Program
Entering a classroom dynamic that invites people from all backgrounds, ages and differing opinions to share their thoughts and collaborate without judgment is exactly what inspired emergency management master’s student Travis Leslie ’16MS to give back to UCF. As he...
UCF’s Inaugural Associate VP for Partnerships a ‘Highly Successful Leader’ in Economic Development, Higher Ed
Michael Harding, UCF’s inaugural associate vice president for partnerships, brings a strong track record of success with building and strengthening academic-industry partnerships for the benefit of regions and states. Harding will lead the continued development and...
UCF Alumnus Taylor Gerring Pledges $5.5 Million for New Football Building
Taylor Gerring ’05, a UCF College of Business graduate who is a blockchain pioneer and expert and co-founder of EthereumFoundation, has pledged $5.5 million to UCF Athletics. This is the largest single cash pledge commitment ever by an individual for UCF Athletics. In...
Florida Blue Foundation Gives More Than $1 Million to Help UCF Address Barriers to Health
The University of Central Florida is strengthening its commitment to help people live life to the fullest, thanks to two gifts from Florida Blue Foundation totaling more than $1 million. The funds will leverage the power of nursing to support healthcare, expand...