Song for the Ages: The Late Bronze Age World of the Odyssey
July 30, 2026 UCF Associate Professor Tiffany Earley-Spadoni, historian and archaeologist, examines the influences that shaped one of ancient literature’s great epics.
Thousands of Kidnapped Africans Died on an Island in the Atlantic After Being Rescued From Slave Ships. Evidence in Their Teeth Traces Their Journeys
July 27, 2026 New research is uncovering the journeys of Africans rescued from slave ships, with evidence preserved in their teeth revealing just how far many children were taken before enslavement.
Commentary: From Hopper the cow to the Milk District, T.G. Lee Dairy turns 100
July 22, 2026 Graduate researcher in public history Sarah Boye explores the history of T.G. Lee Dairy and how it became a defining part of Orlando’s growth.
Love Advice from the First President
July 22, 2026 Associate lecturer of history David Head writes about George Washington’s timeless advice on love, marriage and finding the right partner.
Annual CAH Staff Awards Honor Excellence and Service
May 08, 2026 On May 7, the UCF College of Arts and Humanities hosted its annual Staff Awards ceremony, celebrating the dedication, excellence and lasting contributions of its staff members. The event underscored the college’s ongoing commitment to recognizing the vital role staff play in the university’s success.
UCF Celebrates the Arts showcases campuswide creativity
April 29, 2026 UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026 showcased student and faculty creativity and community engagement across a wide range of performances, exhibitions, and interactive experiences.
CAH Faculty Excellence Recognized Through 2026 Promotions
April 16, 2026 The annual process includes multiple levels of evaluation involving peer review, college committees and university leadership.
UCF remembers Jim Clark, Florida historian and long-time member of UCF faculty
March 19, 2026 Dr. James C. Clark, a beloved historian and senior lecturer at UCF, left a legacy that shaped generations of students and enriched Florida’s historical narrative.
2026 Founders’ Day Honorees
March 13, 2026 Faculty, staff, and students from the College of Arts and Humanities are being recognized at UCF’s Founders Day on April 1.
Brandon Nightingale ’16 ’19MA: Archivist, Historian, Truth-Seeker
January 16, 2026 Brandon Nightingale discovered his love for history while pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering at UCF. He has continued to make strides in his historical research since graduating from UCF.
Tiffany Earley-Spadoni’s book wins Frank Moore Cross Award
November 20, 2025 Tiffany Earley-Spadoni, has received the 2025 Frank Moore Cross Award for her book Landscapes of Warfare: Urartu and Assyria in the Ancient Middle East.
Archaeologists Race to Save 4,000-Year-Old Unfired Cuneiform Tablets in Iraq
October 30, 2025 Associate professor of history leads efforts to save ancient cuneiform tablets in Iraq.
Florida historian Jim Clark, UCF lecturer and Orlando journalist, has died
October 29, 2025 Jim Clark, a beloved UCF history senior lecturer, has died.
United Arts Invests $100K to Power 20 Artist-Led Projects
October 20, 2025 United Arts of Central Florida is investing $100,000 in professional artists and creative entrepreneurs—including College of Arts and Humanities faculty, students, and alumni
UCF Historians Infuse the Past with Tech to Breathe New Life into Atlantic Migration
October 14, 2025 An ambitious UCF-led team comprising faculty, students and recent graduates are using advanced digitizing to better visualize 17th and 18th century European religious migration to the Americas and connect us to the past.
UCF Faculty, Staff Join National Institute for AI Teaching, Learning
September 11, 2025 The university joins more than 170 institutions for a yearlong program focused on implementing AI action plans for classrooms, curricula and campuses.
Welcoming New Faculty Members to the College of Arts and Humanities
August 07, 2025 The UCF College of Arts and Humanities welcomes new faculty members joining our college in fall 2025!
Annual CAH Staff Awards Honor Excellence and Service
June 11, 2025 The UCF College of Arts and Humanities’ annual staff awards recognize employees who have delivered exemplary service to their department, the university and the community.
Honoring the 80th VE Day, Memorial Day 2025: Florida France Soldier Stories
May 23, 2025 This year UCF’s history department’s Florida France Soldier Stories project published 10 new biographies in observance of Victory in Europe Day on May 8 and Memorial Day on May 26.
Ever Wonder How The Pope Picks A Name? UCF Historians Share The Secret
May 14, 2025 Learn all about the historical relevance of Pope Leo’s name with UCF faculty members Alison Hudson and Duncan Hardy.