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Go For Launch is a campaign made for us. For our ambitious students, striving for a bright future. For our expert faculty, doing the research that guides our tomorrow. For our communities, our partners and our world. It’s a campaign built to move us all forward — together, toward a future only UCF can build. Discover their stories. Immerse yourself in our mission. Explore the momentum we’ve achieved, together.

Advancement & Partnerships Event Photos

Explore highlights from UCF’s Go for Launch campaign through a collection of photo galleries capturing the energy, pride, and impact of our signature events. From the excitement of the Pep Rally to the inspiring moments of Liftoff, these galleries showcase the people, partnerships, and shared vision driving UCF forward. Experience how our community comes together to celebrate progress, champion innovation, and support the future of our students and university.

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A chance encounter with a NASA mission set Ossyris Bury on a trajectory toward the stars.

Growing up, Ossyris Bury had many interests: dance, cheerleading, art, softball, ice skating. “I was never one to say no to trying something new,” she says. “But for the longest time, I couldn’t find my passion.” That changed on the morning of Sept. 8, 2016. Sitting in her eighth-grade engineering class, Bury learned that NASA…

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UCF Charles Millican Legacy Society

This video honors the enduring impact of UCF’s first president, Dr. Charles Millican, a visionary leader whose quiet humility and thoughtful stewardship helped shape UCF into what it is today. Planned giving is more than a financial decision. It’s a statement of belief in education, in opportunity and in what comes next.

UCF’s Future Begins: Go For Launch

At UCF, we are building the futures we are just starting to imagine, because the world needs visionaries and problem-solvers who can tackle what’s next. We invite you to imagine what’s possible as we launch together. Join us on our mission from the campus to the stars!

Meet the Go For Launch Mission Commanders

Are you ready to fuel UCF’s future? Meet the Go For Launch mission commanders who are poised and ready for liftoff. On a mission to build what’s next, this group will lead Knight Nation to reach for the stars with limitless possibilities.

UCF Fintech Leading the Nation in Emerging IT Developments and Finance

UCF College of Business is charging ahead with its innovative Fintech (financial technology) program – first in Florida and one of the first in the nation. An AI lab is leveraging data and leading the way in the field, building a culture of smart, passionate students to tackle problems like fraud before they ever become problems.

How UCF is Designing Dining for Deep Space

As space tourism accelerates from concept to commercial reality, one essential question remains: What will travelers eat — and how will it elevate their experience?

At UCF, Possibility Begins with You

At UCF, breakthroughs do not happen by accident. They begin with curiosity, courage and the commitment to invest in what comes next. In this video, students, faculty and alumni share the discoveries they are making today and the bold questions they are pursuing for tomorrow.

UCF: Scaling the Future of Space Exploration

Space exploration is entering a new era. The question is no longer whether we can reach orbit — but how we prepare for Mars. In this video, our experts explore what it takes to move from moonshots to Mars — and why the groundwork must be laid now.

UCF: Elevating Student Success

What does it mean to be at the epicenter of opportunity?

At UCF, it means freedom — the freedom to explore, to strive, and to imagine yourself doing what once felt out of reach.

UCF: Fueling Discovery and Innovation

At UCF, anything is possible.

From photonics and nuclear chemistry to AI, theater technology and hearing science, our students and faculty move bold ideas from concept to real-world impact.