UCF’s Football Stadium Gains 2, Alumni-Made Murals
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
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.
College of Arts and Humanities Announces Department and School Leadership Appointments
The UCF College of Arts and Humanities will welcome new and returning academic leaders this fall.
Welcoming New Faculty Members to the College of Arts and Humanities
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 the University of Central Florida, […]
UCF Grad Helps Shape Humanity’s Next Giant Leap
Alex Williams ’09 discovered a path for his creative interests at UCF — and now he’s helping design the future of human spaceflight at Virgin Galactic.
SVAD Students Gain Professional Experience Through Polasek Museum Exhibition
SVAD students showcased their work and gained real-world experience through a collaborative exhibition at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens.
UCF Art Gallery 2025–26 Exhibition Roundup
The 2025-2026 academic year was another dynamic year for the UCF Art Gallery, which hosted eight exhibitions showcasing the work of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and distinguished artists from around the country.
Trumpet player Carl Fischer helps young musicians by having them play in his band
Two UCF student musicians are gaining invaluable real-world experience and mentorship by performing alongside acclaimed trumpeter Carl Fischer in his Carl Fischer Nouveau Big Band.
Thousands of Kidnapped Africans Died on an Island in the Atlantic After Being Rescued From Slave Ships. Evidence in Their Teeth Traces Their Journeys
New research is uncovering the journeys of Africans rescued from slave ships, with evidence preserved in their teeth revealing just how far many children were taken before enslavement.
At UCF, it’s 1 man, 2 guvnors and all silliness
Matthew J. Palm reviews Theatre UCF’s production of One Man, Two Guvnors, praising its fast-paced physical comedy, talented student cast and laugh-out-loud performances.