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UCF athletics received a pledge of $1.5 million in support of the Hagle Football Gateway project from Wharton-Smith, Inc., one of Central Florida’s largest general contractors and construction firms.
The Sanford-based company was key in constructing UCF’s Kenneth G. Dixon Athletics Village and contributed to FBC Mortgage Stadium, Wayne Densch Center and Roth Athletic Center.
“My family and I, along with our team at Wharton-Smith, are honored to support the Hagle Football Gateway and invest in the future of UCF Athletics,” Tim Smith, Wharton-Smith president and CEO, said in a statement. “UCF played a pivotal role in my career, and this commitment reflects our belief in the power of sports to unite, inspire, and provide student-athletes with the facilities they need to compete at the highest level. We are proud to support the enduring impact UCF will have on student-athletes and our community for years to come.”
Smith received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from UCF in 1998. He is an engaged member of the UCF community and serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board for the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
“We appreciate Wharton-Smith’s continued leadership and strong commitment to our university and our student-athletes,” athletics director Terry Mohajir said in a statement. “Their generous commitment will help provide power conference-caliber facilities for UCF football in our Mission XII initiative.”
This financial pledge supports the Hagle Football Gateway project, part of a proposed football campus set to feature the Taylor A. Gerring Football Center, which will house the football administration and coaches.
The Gateway also will feature Nicholson Plaza and McNamara Cove, providing athletes with a recovery river and hydrotherapy. The commitment will cover renovating the Wayne…
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Author : Orlando Sentinel
Publish date : 2025-02-13 19:33:00
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