Announcing the Mark Brotherton Memorial Scholarship in Theatre
October 07, 2021 Mark Brotherton’s indelible impact on his students will live on in the form of the Mark Brotherton Memorial Scholarship in Theatre.
Theatre UCF Debuts First Indoor Play Since COVID-19
October 01, 2021 “The Wolves,” Theatre UCF’s first indoor production since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, ran from Sept. 23–26 on campus.
UCF History Professor Invested into Endowed Position
October 01, 2021 Kenneth Hanson, professor and program director of Judaic Studies, was invested into the Tess and Abe Wise Endowed Professorship in Judaic Studies. The endowed faculty position recognizes Hanson’s accomplishments and will allow him to advance his work and research.
History Alum’s Heritage and Research Informed His Time in the Peace Corps
September 30, 2021 After conducting research about East African history at UCF, Luis Santana Garcia ’21MA’s time in Malawi allowed him to learn more the culture of the region firsthand.
$5.2 Million Art Collection Donated
September 29, 2021 The collection of artwork donated by the Leibels is valued at $5.2 million. “We have always had great respect for UCF and the role it plays in the community and hope this gift will benefit the university from an educational and financial aspect for years to come,” says Steve. The...
Alumni Spotlight: Ramon Paradoa '20MA Follows His "Screams" as a Halloween Horror Nights Performance Captain
September 27, 2021 Theatre M.A. graduate Ramon Paradoa ’20MA has spent years developing his creative career through events such as Halloween Horror Nights.
Africana Studies Student Awarded Dining Scholarship
September 22, 2021 The UCF Africana Studies program proudly awards the Africana Studies and Business Services Dining Stipend to senior Jasmine Harris. Sponsored by UCF Business Services, the stipend offers an all-access meal plan that grants seven-day access to both campus dining halls, 63 South and Knightro’s.
Three SVAD Alumni Selected for Artists-in-Action Residency with Maitland Arts Museum
September 21, 2021 SVAD alumni Leo Cordovi ’19, Mar Martinez ’20, and MJ Torrecampo ’14 have been selected for the 2021-2022 Artists-in-Action (AiA) program at Art & History Museums of Maitland!
Information Session and Open House Round-Up
September 15, 2021 In the next month, the College of Arts and Humanities will offer a wide variety of information sessions and open houses related to our various degree programs.
TD Bank Supports Student and Alumni Artwork in Orlando
September 14, 2021 TD Bank has teamed up with UCF’s School of Visual Arts and Design to select student artwork to be featured in a new UCF campus store opening this month.
Anastasia Salter Shares How the End of Adobe Flash Impacted 9/11 News Coverage
September 13, 2021 Anastasia Salter, Director of Graduate Programs and Texts and Technology, was featured in a CNN article about how the end of Adobe Flash has rendered some news coverage of the September 11 attacks inaccessible.
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.
Jeff Rupert Honored as Trustee Chair
September 09, 2021 Jeff Rupert has built UCF’s jazz studies program into one of the most highly respected programs in the nation.
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.
NSM Today: Eclectic Knights Art Exhibit Provides a Healing Outlet for Artists
September 07, 2021 Eclectic Knights XIII exhibited art by students, alumni, faculty and staff at the Orlando Museum of Art.
Knights Do That Podcast: SVAD Grad Reina Castellanos ’16MFA Uses Culture to Create
September 07, 2021 SVAD grad Reina Castellanos ’16MFA discusses her life as an artist and her latest design project with Target’s Latino Heritage Month line.
UCF Adjunct Professor and Rabbi Shares Insight on Jewish High Holy Days
September 03, 2021 Rabbi Sanford Olshansky, adjunct professor of Judaic studies, shares the traditions of Rosh Hashanah — the first of the Jewish High Holy Days spanning 10 days — and Yom Kippur, which marks the end of the observance.
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.
SVAD MFA Student Awarded an ASIFA-Hollywood's Animation Educators Forum Scholarship
August 30, 2021 Damian Thorn-Hauswirth, a student in the Animation and Visual Effects MFA program, has won an ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum Scholarship.
Visiting Lecturer Roberta Emerson Named Director of New Play Development With Orlando Shakes
August 27, 2021 Roberta Emerson, visiting lecturer in the School of Performing Arts, has been named Director of New Play Development with Orlando Shakes.