John Hitt Obituary – Cause of Death: Former UCF President John C. Hitt dies at 82.
Hitt, who became UCF’s fourth president in 1992 and retired in June 2018, died February 20, 2023 at the age of 82, the University announced via it’s website.
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.
He is survived by his wife and former UCF first lady Martha Hitt, their two children and grandchildren, and great-grandson Luca.
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