From its establishment the university was known as Florida Technological University, nicknamed "Florida Tech", until December 1978 when Governor Reubin Askew signed legislation changing the school's name to the University of Central Florida.
The university was known as Florida Technological University. This was from its establishment. This was until December 1978. Governor Reubin Askew signed legislation. Governor Reubin Askew was changing the school's name to the University of Central Florida. The university was nicknamed "Florida Tech". This was from its establishment. This was until December 1978. Governor Reubin Askew signed legislation. Governor Reubin Askew was changing the school's name to the University of Central Florida.