New faculty members strengthen the arts & humanities
August 26, 2019 Please join us in welcoming our new colleagues in the College of Arts and Humanities.
5 reasons to learn Haitian Creole at UCF
July 24, 2019 A new class about Haitian Creole and culture will be available at UCF this fall.
Modern Language and Literatures recounts successful 2018-19 year
July 19, 2019 The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures had a productive year, including diverse course offerings, faculty and student success and community engagement, according to department chair Geri Smith.
A fabled opportunity: Philosophy student Abigail Reynolds presents research at Oxford
June 13, 2019 A first-year philosophy and political science student, Abigail Reynolds presented her undergraduate research, “How Fables Work: A Cross-Cultural Study” at the University of Oxford in England.
Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Arts & Wellness Innovation Awards
May 22, 2019 Apply for the Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Arts & Wellness Innovation Awards now through October 10. Two winners will be selected and receive $25,000 each. The purpose of the awards is to build sustainable models for arts and wellness innovation both across the community and UCF campus.
17 CAH faculty members receive promotion or tenure
April 16, 2019 Fostering the success of our faculty and staff is critical to meeting the mission of the College of Arts and Humanities. This year, 17 faculty members received promotions or tenure.
5 Arts & Humanities faculty members receive emeritus status
April 03, 2019 Five retiring UCF College of Arts and Humanities faculty members received emeritus status in 2019: Paul Dombrowski, José Fernández, Paolo Giordano, Daniel Jones and Donald Stap.
Arts and Humanities faculty members honored for excellence
April 03, 2019 Faculty members from across the college were honored at the 2019 Founders’ Day Honors Convocation, which recognizes UCF faculty members and students from across disciplines for their academic achievements, contributions and tenures.
CAH Staff Awards recognize hard work, dedication of staff
March 29, 2019 The 2019 CAH Staff Awards recognized 22 staff members for their years of service, hard work and commitment to making UCF great.
10 Arts & Humanities faculty members honored for Women’s History Month
March 04, 2019 UCF Faculty Excellence chooses 31 UCF women to honor throughout Women’s History Month each year. For 2019, 10 of the 31 faculty members are from the College of Arts and Humanities.
World-renowned opera expert Fred Plotkin to give 10th Euliano Lecture
February 06, 2019 Plotkin, a universally recognized opera expert, travels the world teaching audiences about opera. On Tuesday, February 12, 2019, he will speak in room 117 of the UCF Teaching Academy as the part of the 10th Neil R. Euliano Professorship Lecture Series. Plotkin’s lecture is called “Why Is Opera So Popular?”...
Latin American Studies receives Department of Education grant
November 20, 2018 The Latin American Studies program has been awarded a two-year grant entitled “America: Connecting the Continents,” by the U.S. Department of Education.
Latin American Studies partners with EdUSA internships
November 18, 2018 The EdUSA Internship is a customizable experience organized with the Latin American Studies program at UCF. Here are four students’ stories.
CAH alumnus and UCF’s first Rhodes Scholar returns to teach
November 14, 2018 After graduating from Oxford with his doctorate, two-time CAH alumnus Dr. Tyler Fisher returns to the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures to teach.
A brush with Japanese culture at UCF
November 02, 2018 Brush painting performance by artist Yasunori Kimata brings Japanese culture to UCF
UCF Italian Club president awarded by National Italian American Foundation
October 08, 2018 Italian Studies student Alessandro Sano was accepted to the National Italian American Foundation on Campus Fellowship program.
Latin American Studies Wins Second Department of Education Grant
October 03, 2018 UCF Latin American Studies will receive a grant of $184,000 from the U.S. Department of Education to develop new student opportunites in Latin America and the Caribbean through short-term programs, internships and in-service programs.
New course – Cuba: A Collective Portrait (LAS 3930)
October 02, 2018 In Cuba: A Collective Portrait (LAS 3930) students will dive into Cuban culture, examining through arts, literature, history and other themes.
Latin American Studies in action
September 20, 2018 The Latin American Studies program has launched a new initiative this fall semester to recognize the volunteer efforts of LAS students in the community.
Volunteer opportunity with UCF-Hillcrest Foreign Language Club
August 30, 2018 The UCF-Hillcrest Foreign Language Club provides university and elementary students an opportunity to use their Spanish and French language skills in a collaborative environment. The club is currently seeking UCF volunteers who are in 3000-level or higher French and Spanish classes.