How the different generations view 9/11
September 16, 2026 UCF History Professor Dr. John Sacher joined FOX 35’s Garrett Wymer live.
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.
At 75 and 76, they’re back in the classroom
August 31, 2026 At 76, Linda Ebner and her 75-year-old husband, Scott, are taking a UCF history class this semester.
UCF’s Wayne Bowen Selected for Prestigious ACE Fellowship
August 28, 2026 UCF associate vice provost for undergraduate studies and professor of history Wayne Bowen has been selected as a member of the 2026-27 cohort of the American Council on Education (ACE) Fellows Program..
New Trustee Amelia Lyons ’93 Brings a Passion for Transformative Learning to Board
August 18, 2026 UCF Associate Professor of History Amelia Lyons brings her passion for transformative learning and student success to her role on the Canisius University Board of Trustees.
Welcoming New Faculty Members to the College of Arts and Humanities
August 11, 2026 The UCF College of Arts and Humanities welcomes new faculty members joining our college in fall 2026! Department of English Conner Dylan Bassett, Assistant Professor Conner Dylan Bassett received his MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and his Ph.D. in Creative Writing from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Before joining...
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