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THE MISSION TO
ADVANCE FUTURE FRONTIERS

Founded in 1963, UCF was built on the promise of discovery, with our
sights set on advancing the future of spaceflight. We were designed to challenge paradigms in human knowledge. We were made to ignite revolutions in conventional thought.

And with your support, we can continue doing what we’re meant to. Just like so many shuttles launched at Kennedy Space Center have been fueled by UCF talent, your generosity is launching us toward humanity’s newest and most significant frontiers.

MISSION REPORTS

Traveling from New York to Los Angeles in half an hour? This is hypersonics at work.
Substantial new funding from the U.S. Department of Defense is helping further establish the University of Central Florida as a leader in hypersonics and space propulsion research — not only in the nation, but in the world. The support is a testament to the progress UCF has made in the field, including developing the first…
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At UCF, space exploration isn’t just about reaching the stars — it’s also about reaching patients in need, right here on Earth.
“There couldn’t be a better location to study the health effects of human space flight,” says Emmanuel Urquieta, M.D., M.S., FAsMA, vice chair of aerospace medicine and associate professor of medicine at UCF. And with the university’s proximity to Kennedy Space Center and the opportunity to collaborate in research and education across 12 colleges, it’s…
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With digital twin technology, a new era of simulation is on the horizon.
In a time already dominated by screens, the idea of a virtual persistent world, like the metaverse, may seem like too much tech for humanity to handle. But rather than seeing digital worlds as replacements for reality, UCF researchers see them as replications that can be integrated naturally, with a technology called digital twin. The…
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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Our partnership is a powerful launchpad. It’s how we’ve become America’s Space University, the top school nationally in hospitality, and a global leader in AI. Here are our next frontiers — and how we’ll forge them with your support.

DEEPEN

technology and systems for space travel.

Support our founding mission: to explore the outer limits of our universe. With your help, we can continue to lead emerging fields like space medicine.

REIMAGINE

entertainment and immersive experiences.

Help fund our groundbreaking immersive experience programs right here in Orlando — a national leader in tourism and a global leader in modeling, simulation and training.

PROMOTE

health and human performance.

Fund a future of positive health outcomes for our communities, supported by paradigm-shifting research in health and wellness.

LEVEL UP

energy technologies.

Sponsor advancements that strengthen our national energy grid. Support the programs and faculty that are cultivating the next generation of UCF graduates, dedicating their careers to bolstering our energy resilience.

STRENGTHEN

defense and national security.

Provide support shoulder to shoulder with the Department of Defense as we define the fields of cybersecurity, simulation and training, artificial intelligence, optics, photonics, and more.

GIVE NOW

MORE AREAS OF IMPACT

01

Elevating Student Success

From funding scholarships to enhancing career support services, your generosity can provide the critical support our students need. Every gift is instrumental in allowing our students to shape their future — and ours.

02

Fueling Discovery & Innovation

UCF is uniquely poised to drive trailblazing research, groundbreaking discovery and life-changing innovation. Help recruit and retain the leading experts who make continued breakthroughs.

04

Driving Competitive Excellence

As a newly preeminent Florida institution, we’re on the competitive edge and the forefront of new frontiers. Help grow our athletic programs and enhance how technology plays a role in every student’s education.