University of Central Florida
FL · AI Readiness #84 of 227
AIREDEX™ Score: 7.7 /10
UCF shows strong AI momentum with a new institute, broad curriculum, and top publications.
UCF has solid institutional AI momentum anchored by the July 2025 IAI launch, exceptional publication records, and broad non-STEM curriculum integration. Gaps remain: no standalone B.S. in AI, no formally published AI strategy document, no fully confirmed governance roster, and no single branded AI internship program.
Pillar grades
- Commitment: B
- Curriculum: B-
- Partnerships: B
- Research: A+
A(I)ttitude™: progressive
Selected Highlights
- Kevin Yee confirmed as Special Assistant to the Provost for Artificial Intelligence — named individual with university-wide AI title
- AI Academic Governance Council (AAGC) named with Vice Provost Tim Letzring as chair, described as interdisciplinary, formed Fall 2025
- 'Responsible AI Use at UCF' ethical guidelines publicly posted at aiforall.ucf.edu with stated goals, ethical principles, and named programs
- $3.5B 'Go For Launch' campaign with AI as named pillar; $2.27B committed as of May 2026; DARPA $1.2M and NSF $2.5M direct AI grants documented
- Institute of Artificial Intelligence (IAI) launched July 30, 2025 — cross-disciplinary, 4 colleges, 25+ faculty, named director Dr. Mubarak Shah