John C. Hitt (December 7, 1940 – February 20, 2023) was an American professor and academic administrator, who served as the fourth president of the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida from 1992 to 2018. [1]

Feb 22, 2023 · Hitt, 82, died Monday, less than five years after retiring from the university where he spent 26 years at the helm. Before his retirement, Hitt spoke frequently of UCF’s role in...

As the University of Central Florida’s visionary leader for 26 years, John C. Hitt earned countless accolades for his commitment to educational access and the power of partnerships.

Feb 21, 2023 · ORLANDO, Fla. - Former University of Central Florida President John C. Hitt, who led the school for 26 years, has died, the University revealed Tuesday. He was 82. Hitt, who died on Monday, the...

Feb 21, 2023 · Former University of Central Florida (UCF) President John Hitt, who led the Orlando school through extraordinary growth over his 26-year tenure, died Monday. The school did not immediately give a...

Feb 21, 2023 · ORLANDO, Fla. – Former UCF president Dr. John C. Hitt, who led the University of Central Florida for 26 years and helped transform UCF into one of the largest in the country, has died. Hitt died...

Feb 21, 2023 · UCF President Emeritus John C. Hitt has passed away. Hitt led the school from 1992 until he retired in 2018. Hitt, who was originally from Texas, passed away Monday at the age of 82.

Hitt ranks third among the longest-serving presidents in SUS history. In terms of longest service at one SUS institution, President Hitt is second behind Edward Conradi of FSU (1909-41) and leads the SUS since World War II.

Mar 2, 2023 · Former UCF President John C. Hitt died Monday, February 20th, 2023, at the age of 82, according to a university press release. Hitt served the UCF community as president for 26 years until his retirement in 2018.

Feb 21, 2023 · Former University of Central Florida President John Hitt died Monday at the age of 82.