Director of UCF's Themed Experience Program on Orlando's Themed Entertainment Academic Programs
March 15, 2022 As part of InPark Magazine’s roundtable, Peter Weishar shared information about the Themed Experience MFA and M.S. programs, the advantages of being located in Central Florida, and the future of graduates in the industry.
Graphic Design Alum, Local Artist Creates New 'Elevation' Mural for UCF Downtown
March 15, 2022 After experiencing first-hand how education can help one reach new heights, local artist and UCF alum Christian Stanley ’11 has completed a mural at UCF Downtown to remind students, faculty, staff why they’re at the university.
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.
2 Teams Awarded 2021 Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Arts and Wellness Innovation Awards
March 09, 2022 The winning projects, which received $25,000 each, were chosen for adhering to the year’s theme of strength, resolve and resilience.
SVAD Students Win Big at Orlando ADDYs
March 08, 2022 The American Advertising Awards, home of the ADDY Award, is one of the industry’s largest creative competitions, with nearly 35,000 professional and student entries each year.
Emerging Media Student Receives High Quality Education Through Free Tuition Program, Career Choice
March 07, 2022 Emerging media student Valeria Villa works at Amazon and can have tuition and fees paid up front as part of the company’s Career Choice Program.
NSM Today: UCF Theatre Production Examines Black Womanhood, Self-Worth
March 07, 2022 Janiece Deveaux, who played the lead role of Undine Barnes Calles, said the production explores the power of letting go of the fear that prevents a person from becoming their authentic self.
Apply for a Music Summer Camp Today!
March 04, 2022 This summer, the UCF School of Performing Arts will offer a wide range of summer camps for students of all skill levels.
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.
Africana Studies Student Receives John T. Washington Scholarship Award and Community Service Award
March 02, 2022 Africana Studies minor Dalaya McFadden was awarded the John T. Washington Scholarship Award and the John T. Washington Community Service Award.
Assistant Professor of Writing and Rhetoric Wins the 2022 CCC Richard Braddock Award
March 02, 2022 Assistant professor of writing and rhetoric Sonia Arellano won the 2022 CCCC Richard Braddock Award for her article “Sexual Violences Traveling to El Norte: An Example of Quilting as Method.”
History Alumni Win Awards for Master’s Thesis, Work as Graduate Teaching Associate
March 01, 2022 Rhiannon O’Neil ‘21MA and James Stoddard ‘20MA were awarded for their master’s thesis and work as a graduate teaching associate, respectively.
We're Hiring: OPS Assistant Box Office Manager
February 25, 2022 The UCF School of Performing Arts is seeking a part-time assistant box office manager.
UCF Lecturer’s Life Work: Using the Stage to Break Stereotypes, Build a Better Society
February 25, 2022 Roberta Emerson, visiting lecturer and director of New Play Development at Orlando Shakes, lends her talents to teach the next generation of students about the role performance plays in shaping society.
Director of UCF's Themed Experience Program on Disney's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
February 23, 2022 Peter Weishar, director of the themed experience program, spoke with Spectrum News 13 about Disney’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.
Graduate Student Profile: Anshare Antoine, Texts and Technology Ph.D.
February 22, 2022 Texts and Technology Ph.D. student Anshare Antoine is passionate about the humanities and has a profound interest in technology.
Jacksonville Florida Times Union: Professor of Military History Fights to Honor the Dead of Olustee
February 21, 2022 Barbara Gannon, associate professor of military history, is on a quest to honor the Union soldiers who were killed in Florida’s largest Civil War battle.
Knights Do That: The Importance of Preserving Black History
February 21, 2022 Brandon Nightingale ’16 ’19MA, archivist at Bethune-Cookman University, discusses how his journey starting at UCF as an electrical engineering major has led him to now working to preserve Black history, and how slowing down to study the past is the best way to look forward.
Amy Foster on Europe's Need for a Crewed Spaceship
February 21, 2022 Associate professor of history Amy Foster spoke with “The Galaxy Reporters” about Europe’s growing need for a crewed spaceship.