Anastasia Salter Wins 2026 ACLS Open Access Book Prize
September 17, 2026 UCF professor of English and Texts and Technology Ph.D. program director Anastasia Salter has received the 2026 ACLS Open Access Book Prize selected from five finalists in the Literary/Media Studies category.
How the different generations view 9/11
September 16, 2026 UCF History Professor Dr. John Sacher joined FOX 35’s Garrett Wymer live.
Lessons to Learn From the Odyssey as a UCF Student
September 16, 2026 A teacher of humanities in the Department of Philosophy, she says she believes the film acts as a lens for refocusing our view of mythology, philosophy, literature and the enduring influence of humanities fields on society.
UCF English Faculty Band Earns Grammy Consideration
September 16, 2026 Ghost Peppers’ debut album, No Borders, and its song “Court of Love Reggae Raga Version” have been entered for consideration in two Global Music categories for the upcoming Grammy Awards.
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.
UCF Researchers Receive NEH Grant to Preserve Noah Webster’s Dictionaries Online
September 08, 2026 The project will engage undergraduate and graduate students to transform the dictionaries into searchable digital editions, preserving the texts that helped define and document American English.
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.
Watch: UCF lecturer talks Dolly Parton breaking gender barriers and becoming an icon in male-dominated industry
August 28, 2026 UCF lecturer Leandra Preston on Dolly Parton’s legacy.
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..
Building Connections: How Pedro Turushina ’10 Turned Every Opportunity Into a Leadership Lesson
August 25, 2026 Pedro Turushina ’10 shares how his UCF education and entrepreneurial journey helped shape his path to leading one of Central Florida’s most influential business organizations.
Explore Asian Culture with Eurasia Foundation Lecture Series
August 24, 2026 UCF’s “Reaching for the Stars as a Global Citizen: An Intellectual Journey of Asia & the World” lecture series brings scholars from across the United States and around the world to campus to explore Asia’s history, cultures, and connections to the global community.
UCF’s Football Stadium Gains 2, Alumni-Made Murals
August 21, 2026 The custom artwork on the concourse-level of Roth Tower pays homage to the UCF story and the university’s relationship to Orlando and Orange County.
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.
Interim Associate Deans Appointed to Permanent Roles in the College of Graduate Studies
August 17, 2026 Theatre UCF Artistic Director, Julia Listengarten, has been appointed to a permanent position in the College of Graduate Studies
College of Arts and Humanities Announces Department and School Leadership Appointments
August 12, 2026 The UCF College of Arts and Humanities will welcome new and returning academic leaders this fall.
Guide to Social Activities, Belonging at UCF
August 12, 2026 Build lifelong friendships through UCF’s many avenues for social connection, including sporting events, student organizations, research opportunities and Orlando’s best attractions.
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...
UCF Announces Yamile Silva as Chair of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
August 10, 2026 The UCF College of Arts and Humanities announces Yamile Silva as Chair of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
UCF Announces Reappointment of James Campbell as Chair of the Department of English
August 10, 2026 The UCF College of Arts and Humanities announces Reappointment of James Campbell as Chair of the Department of English
UCF Announces Keri Watson as Director of the School of Visual Arts and Design
August 06, 2026 The UCF College of Arts and Humanities announces the appointment of Dr. Keri Watson as director of the School of Visual Arts and Design.