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A transformational $10 million commitment from esteemed alumnus Kenneth Dixon \u201975<\/strong> will significantly enhance UCF\u2019s Career Services and Athletics programs, underscoring Dixon\u2019s enduring dedication to student success and the university’s continued ascent.<\/p>\n

Dixon, an accounting<\/a> graduate of UCF (formerly Florida Technological University), and credits his alma mater with launching his successful career in real estate and accounting.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy UCF education prepared me for a successful career in business, and it is with great pride that I invest in President [Alexander N.] Cartwright\u2019s priority to help our students succeed by graduating, landing gainful employment and fueling our region\u2019s human capital needs,\u201d Dixon says.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdditionally, I am excited about the Knights’ future in the Big 12 and helping further enhance our athletics facilities and deliver championship-caliber resources to win big,\u201d he adds. \u201cIt is an honor and a pleasure to be able to help UCF and so many future Knights in this way. I truly hope this will inspire others to also help when they are able.\u201d<\/p>\n

In honor of Dixon\u2019s longstanding commitment to UCF, the UCF Board of Trustees today voted to rename North Orion Boulevard, one of the main roads within the Kenneth G. Dixon Athletics Village, as Kenneth G. Dixon Way.<\/p>\n

\u201cKen\u2019s friendship to UCF has had a transformative impact on our university that will be felt for decades to come,\u201d Cartwright says. \u201cWe are grateful for his support of our students, university, and athletics enterprise, and we look forward to continued investment in our excellence thanks to his incredible generosity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Empowering Student Success<\/h2>\n

UCF is a top talent pipeline, with students benefiting from strong industry partnerships<\/a>. Companies engage with students through Career Services, participating in recruitment, resume reviews, and mock interviews.<\/p>\n

Dixon committed $5 million to enhance these services at the newly named Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center, helping to prepare students for the workforce, particularly in high-demand fields such as engineering, computer science<\/a>, healthcare<\/a> and others pivotal to Florida\u2019s economic prosperity.<\/p>\n

In academic year 2023-24, more than 9,000 students and nearly 500 employers participated in Career Services\u2019 career and internship expos, and more than 10,300 attendees participated in resume and career exploration workshops. Dixon\u2019s gift will enable the expansion of these offerings and create new platforms and spaces to enhance career readiness.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe division of Student Success and Well-Being is dedicated to preparing our students for success in their careers, transforming their aspirations into life-long achievements,\u201d says UCF Senior Vice President of Student Success Paul Dosal. \u201cWe are grateful for Ken Dixon\u2019s visionary investment in future industry leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n

Elevating UCF Athletics<\/h2>\n

Dixon’s commitment also includes $5 million for UCF Athletics. This funding will enhance the Kenneth G. Dixon Athletics Village, the portion of campus dedicated to athletic competition as well as the health and well-being, academic services and professional development of Knights\u2019 student-athletes. The gift will also support key initiatives aimed at maintaining competitive excellence as UCF grows in the Big 12 Conference.<\/p>\n

As part of the Mission XII program, UCF is creating a one-of-a-kind football campus to help the football team succeed at the highest levels of competition and enhance the fan experience. Mission XII also involves striving to expand and enhance game and practice facilities for all UCF teams throughout the Kenneth G. Dixon Athletics Village.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thankful for Ken\u2019s incredible generosity throughout the years, which helped UCF become the youngest member of a Power Four Conference one year ago,\u201d says Vice President and Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir. \u201cWith Ken\u2019s continued support, we can elevate our mission to provide championship-caliber services to our student-athletes in their athletics endeavors, educational and career opportunities to position them for success in life after college.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Legacy of Giving Back<\/h2>\n

Dixon has long been one of the university\u2019s most generous benefactors, having donated more than $15 million to UCF over the past 20 years. UCF\u2019s Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting and Kenneth G. Dixon Athletics Village bear his name.<\/p>\n

He has served as member of the UCF Athletic Director\u2019s Cabinet and the College of Business<\/a> Dean\u2019s Advisory Council, and he has volunteered as a judge for entrepreneurship competitions on campus.\u202fDixon is a 2005 inductee to the UCF College of Business Hall of Fame, and he received the Legendary Knight Award from the college in 2020.<\/p>\n

Dixon is the founder and CEO of Leland Enterprises Inc., a real estate company located in Central Florida. In addition, Dixon is involved in various other businesses including homebuilding, lending, investment banking and land development. Prior to entering the real estate business, he was a Certified Public Accountant in Orlando and Washington, D.C., with the international accounting firm Price Waterhouse.<\/p>\n

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