{"id":152291,"date":"2026-04-10T14:10:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T18:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=152291"},"modified":"2026-04-10T14:24:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T18:24:00","slug":"ucf-day-of-giving-launches-knights-to-new-heights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucf-day-of-giving-launches-knights-to-new-heights\/","title":{"rendered":"UCF Day of Giving 2026 Launches Knights to New Heights"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a powerful show of generosity and shared purpose, thousands of donors, alumni and supporters rallied together during UCF Day of Giving on April 9 to support not only the university, but the futures of its students and the communities they will go on to serve.<\/p>\n

The Power of a 24-Hour Mission<\/h2>\n

In a single day, 5,187 donors from across the country and around the globe gifted more than $14.9 million in support of UCF\u2019s bold vision for the future, setting a new record in dollars raised during UCF Day of Giving<\/a>. With contributions spanning across all 12 colleges and 200 programs and initiatives, participants included both longtime supporters and first-time donors, reflecting a growing community united by a shared belief in the power of education, discovery and opportunity.<\/p>\n

From the moment the campaign launched at midnight, momentum built quickly \u2014 across campuses, communities and time zones. Hour by hour, participation grew as alumni, students, faculty, staff, partners and friends added their support, each gift contributing to something larger than any single moment.<\/p>\n

Momentum Across Knight Nation<\/h2>\n

By mid\u2011morning, the energy of UCF Day of Giving was unmistakable. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Student Union buzzed with celebration as everyone gathered for photobooths, coffee and conversations that turned into meaningful contributions.<\/p>\n