Philanthropy News

Steve Curley ’07MBA‘s grandmother and mother taught him the importance of a quality education and giving back. Now, with the help of his family, he’s honoring their legacies by funding scholarships for nontraditional students and future civic leaders.

As she prepares to retire, a new endowed scholarship from Martine Vanryckeghem is ensuring future generations of fluency disorder specialists continue the life-changing conversations she and her late husband Gene Brutten began.

From major accolades to campus updates, innovative research and expert insight on current events, here are the most-read stories of the year.

Rosen — who was in influential in Central Florida’s hospitality industry and whose generosity helped to create the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management — was known as one of the most generous, selfless and kind-hearted individuals in Florida.

Gifts made to the university on the annual global day of giving — this year on Dec. 3 — can lead to a better future for our community and beyond.

The event, which takes place Thursday, Nov. 21 at the UCF Downtown campus, showcases the intersection of business and philanthropy.

Siemens Energy intends to invest a minimum of $5 million additional dollars, mostly to boost UCF’s research in the energy sector and also in talent development and executive education initiatives.

The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation is funding 46 scholarships this year and additional scholarships in the future.

The investment includes $2.5 million for a real-life pediatric nursing training unit at UCF’s Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion and $2.5 million for an interdisciplinary research impact fund.