{"id":37588,"date":"2025-11-07T17:54:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T17:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/37588\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T17:54:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T17:54:09","slug":"president-cartwrights-salary-jumps-to-1-2-million-with-new-ucf-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/37588\/","title":{"rendered":"President Cartwright\u2019s Salary Jumps to $1.2 Million with New UCF Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 The University of Central Florida (UCF) Board of Trustees has approved a salary increase for President Alexander Cartwright, raising his base salary to $1.2 million per year.<\/p>\n

The decision, made unanimously by the board,<\/a> also extends Cartwright\u2019s contract through Dec. 31, 2026, and includes eligibility for an additional $700,000 annually in performance incentives. <\/p>\n

The state Board of Governors credited Dr. Cartwright with leading UCF through a period of remarkable growth and success.<\/p>\n

Under Cartwright\u2019s leadership, UCF has achieved a 63% four-year graduation rate, a significant improvement from previous years. <\/p>\n

The university also reported $285 million in research expenditures for the 2024-2025 period, highlighting its commitment to research excellence.<\/p>\n

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