WESH 2: UCF Celebrates the Arts Makes Comeback at Dr. Phillips Center with ‘Shrek: The Musical’

April 08, 2022  This year, the 11-day festival known as UCF Celebrates the Arts is back and bigger than ever before.

Thank You Knight Nation for Record-Breaking UCF Day of Giving 2022

April 08, 2022  “We asked for a ‘little help from our friends’ this year, and our friends delivered,” says Jeff Moore, dean of the College of Arts and Humanities.

Assistant Professor of English Named 2022 Reach for the Stars Honoree

April 06, 2022  This year’s honorees are using research to help create a brighter future — including Chrissy Kolaya, assistant professor of English.

Broadway World: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts to Welcome Back UCF Celebrates the Arts 2022

April 06, 2022  The annual festival brings musicians, theater practitioners and visual artists from the UCF campus to the Central Florida community in an array of offerings including jazz, dance, musical theater, opera, symphony, bands, visual arts, talks, choirs, family events and more.

Orlando Sentinel: Orlando Poet Laureate Hopes To Inspire Through Sharing and Creative Expression

April 06, 2022  Poet Laureate Shawn Welcome will perform at Dr. Phillips Center as part of “A Celebration of the Orlando Poet Laureate” on April 9.

Orlando Sentinel: 2022 UCF Celebrates the Arts: 5 Highlights

April 01, 2022  Started in 2015, UCF Celebrates the Arts continues to grow with this year’s festival. Here, representing various artistic genres, are five key programs at the festival to check out.

NSM Today: UCF Panelists Discuss COVID-19 Pandemic, Explore Historical Contexts

March 28, 2022  Four UCF professors examined the COVID-19 pandemic and drew comparisons by exploring historical contexts of past epidemics in the United States on Friday.

11 CAH Faculty Members Named Recipients of the 2022 Seed Funding Program

March 10, 2022  The program awarded a total of $1 million to 32 teams, several of which included CAH faculty members.

8 CAH Faculty Members Honored at UCF’s 3rd Authors Celebration

March 03, 2022  Eight faculty members with the College of Arts and Humanities were honored for their works, which ranged from novels to textbooks.

Knight Star Awards Recognize Dedication and Exemplary Service

March 02, 2022  Since 1972, the Knight Star Awards have honored the staff who help make our university a warm, welcoming place to grow, learn and succeed.

3 CAH Alumni Named 30 Under 30 Alumni Award Winners

February 21, 2022  This year’s honorees are scheduled to be recognized at a celebratory event May 21.

3 English Students Reflect on Their Internship Experiences

February 01, 2022  Three English students completed internships last fall, gaining a range of new skills — and new confidence — to bolster them in their future careers.

Florida Humanities “Greater Good: Humanities in Academia Grants” Awarded to Four Units

January 04, 2022  In October, four units in the UCF College of Arts and Humanities were awarded Greater Good: Humanities in Academia Grants.

2 CAH Faculty Members Inducted into UCF Scroll and Quill Society

October 25, 2021  The honorees represent some of UCF’s best and brightest faculty who have helped elevate the university’s reputation on the national and international stages.

English Professor David James Poissant Recognized With Luminary Award

October 07, 2021  Associate professor of English David James Poissant was honored with a Luminary Award, granted to faculty members who are leaders in their fields and conducting work that has had a significant impact on the world.

UCF English Alumnus Selected as Orlando’s Poet Laureate

October 07, 2021  As the City Beautiful’s official storyteller, Shawn Welcome ’17 will present original poems at local events to inspire other artists in the community.

Spotlight: UCF College of Arts and Humanities 2020–21 Year-in-Review

September 09, 2021  Spotlight, our college’s annual year-in-review, features stories, photos and videos that shine a light on the impact of the arts and humanities.

Call for proposals: UCF Celebrates the Arts 2022

September 08, 2021  UCF Celebrates the Arts is accepting event/exhibit proposals for festival inclusion. Deadline to apply is September 26.

Roadmap Writers Interns Gain Real-World Experience in the Screenwriting Industry

September 01, 2021  This summer, three senior Creative Writing majors gained experience in the screenwriting industry thanks to an internship with Roadmap Writers.

The College of Arts and Humanities Welcomes New Faculty Members

August 23, 2021  The College of Arts and Humanities welcomes the faculty members joining our college this fall!