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Has ‘parasocial’ become the internet’s catchall insult for fan behavior?

October 12, 2026  UCF English Professor Mel Stanfill Explains Parasocial Relationships and Fan Behavior.

UCF Honors 8 Trailblazing Faculty With 2026 Luminary Awards

October 08, 2026  Texts and Technology Program and Department of English professor Mel Stanfill is one of this year’s luminaries.

UCF English Faculty Band Earns Grammy Consideration

September 16, 2026  Ghost Peppers’ debut album, No Borders, and its song “Court of Love Reggae Raga Version” have been entered for consideration in two Global Music categories for the upcoming Grammy Awards.

The Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Creative Futures Awards Open for Applications Sept. 15

September 14, 2026  Applications for the Pabst Steinmetz Creative Futures Awards are open from Tuesday, Sept. 15, through Thursday, Dec. 11, 2026. Two UCF research teams will be selected to receive $25,000 each.