UCF Professor Brings Online Classes to Life with Custom TV Shows
April 13, 2021 With the help of UCF’s Center for Distributed Learning, Ken Hanson, Professor of Judaic Studies, transports online students to the Middle East.
2021 Founders’ Day Awards Honor Excellence in the Arts and Humanities
April 07, 2021 Faculty members from across the college were honored for the 2021 Founders’ Day Honors Convocation, which recognizes UCF faculty members and students from across disciplines for their academic achievements, contributions and tenures.
Meet the 2021 Pegasus Professors
April 07, 2021 Five UCF faculty members have been chosen for the 2021 Pegasus Professor award, including Luis Martínez-Fernández, associate professor of history.
2021 Founders’ Day Honorees
April 07, 2021 The annual recognition celebrates the outstanding academic achievements of our faculty members and students.
Graduation Info for 2021 Spring Graduates
April 05, 2021 The commencement ceremony for graduates of the College of Arts and Humanities will be Friday, May 7 at 9 am.
Celebrate the Arts From the Comfort of Your Couch
April 05, 2021 This year, UCF Celebrates the Arts is harnessing the power of art — and the virtual world — to bring our community together.
James C. Clark Discusses Consequences of Controlling Voters Through Legislation
April 01, 2021 James C. Clark, senior lecturer of history, has been featured in the Orlando Sentinel as a guest columnist for his insight on the unintended consequences of controlling voters through legislation.
Amelia Lyons Discusses Women’s History Month
April 01, 2021 Amelia Lyons, associate professor of history, sat down with Spectrum News to discuss Women’s History Month.
Amy Foster on the History of NASA’s Female Astronauts
March 26, 2021 Associate professor of history Amy Foster joined WMFE to speak about the first female astronauts at NASA and her book Integrating Women into the Astronaut Corps: Politics and Logistics at NASA.
Lineup Announced for UCF Celebrates the Arts 2021
March 15, 2021 The arts are built on community, and together, we will Celebrate the Arts — with many outdoor events and virtual options, as well. Join the UCF community in downtown Orlando April 2–10.
“The Druze” Screening: Kenneth Hanson to Give Ancient Insight at UCF Celebrates the Arts
March 15, 2021 Hanson will screen his film “The Druze” and answer audience questions in a discussion and Q&A session as part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2021
2 CAH Students Named Recipients of the Order of Pegasus
March 10, 2021 UCF has named 23 students, including 2 CAH students, as recipients of the Order of Pegasus, the university’s most prestigious student award.
4 CAH Faculty Members Named 2021 Women’s History Month Honorees
March 10, 2021 Each March, Faculty Excellence honors 31 women for their impact on students and UCF’s campus community. This year, four CAH faculty members are among the honorees.
Students Receive Africana Studies Scholarships and Dining Awards
March 10, 2021 Jamar Miller, Jasmine Harris, Jordan Feld and Jae Olivia Noel recently received scholarships from the Africana Studies program for the Spring 2021 semester.
UCF Film “Marching Forward” in the News
February 23, 2021 Marching Forward tells the story of how two Orlando bands came together for a trip to perform at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City.
2 CAH Alumni Named 30 Under 30 Alumni Award Winners
February 23, 2021 The 2021 class, including two College of Arts and Humanities graduates, will be honored in a celebratory event later this spring.
History Alumnus Wins Award for Outstanding Master’s Thesis
February 16, 2021 This year’s recipient of the Award for Outstanding Master’s Thesis is Matt Patsis ’14 ’20MA, for his thesis examining the service of African American soldiers during World War I in comparison with the service of French Colonial soldiers from Africa.
UCF Africana Studies Professor Don Harrell to Speak at Dr. John T. Washington Lecture Series
February 12, 2021 Don Harrell, adjunct professor of Africana Studies and co-founder of Orisirisi African Folklore, will present “Uprooting Racism: An Evolution of Hip-Hop and Hip-Hop Nation Story” at the third annual Dr. John T. Washington Lecture Series.
Celebrating the Lunar New Year
February 11, 2021 Two associate professors with expertise in Chinese society and culture share the history behind the Lunar New Year, lucky foods and more about the Year of the Ox.
UCF Documentary Tells a Powerful Story of Unity in 1964 Orlando
February 01, 2021 “Marching Forward,” a documentary produced by UCF students, faculty and alumni, tells the powerful story of unity in 1964 segregated Orlando.