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This resolution designates January 27, 2026, as "UCF Day" in Florida to acknowledge the University of Central Florida's (UCF) significant contributions to higher education, research, innovation, workforce development, and economic growth within the state. The resolution highlights UCF's history, starting as Florida Technological University in 1963 to meet technical and engineering needs, and its evolution into one of the largest universities in the U.S. with a broad academic mission. It emphasizes UCF's extensive degree programs, its growth in high-demand fields like engineering and technology, its recognition as a Carnegie Research 1 institution for high research activity, and its strong ties to the Central Florida Research Park, fostering collaboration with industry and government. The resolution also points to UCF's leadership in modeling, simulation, and training technologies, its partnerships with federal agencies, and its highly-ranked graduate programs in areas like game design, emergency management, and computer science, all of which contribute to Florida's economy and innovation. Finally, it notes UCF's commitment to expanding access to higher education, promoting economic mobility for its graduates, and its extensive alumni network that benefits the state.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1776