UCF is one of the nation’s largest universities with a diverse student body of more than 70,000 students and has grown substantially in size, quality, diversity, and reputation. UCF offers faculty and staff resources to support and advance personal and professional development, including but not limited to the PRIDE Faculty & Staff Association, the Black Faculty & Staff Association, and the Latin@ Faculty & Staff Association. UCF was officially recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) by the US Department of Education and a "Green College" by the Princeton Review for our efforts in sustainability and environmental responsibility. UCF was also one of only 90 colleges to be recognized for Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) in 2020 for its outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. The Carnegie Foundation has classified UCF as an R1 Doctoral University for its high research activity and community engagement. This past fiscal year, UCF brought in research funding near $205M. For the fifth consecutive year, UCF has been recognized among the nation’s most innovative universities according to U.S. News & World Report.