Department Archives: History

Faculty, staff, and students from the College of Arts and Humanities are being recognized at UCF’s Founders Day on April 1.

Brandon Nightingale discovered his love for history while pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering at UCF. He has continued to make strides in his historical research since graduating from UCF.

Dr. James C. Clark, a beloved historian and senior lecturer at UCF, left a legacy that shaped generations of students and enriched Florida’s historical narrative.

Tiffany Earley-Spadoni, has received the 2025 Frank Moore Cross Award for her book Landscapes of Warfare: Urartu and Assyria in the Ancient Middle East. 

Associate professor of history leads efforts to save ancient cuneiform tablets in Iraq.

Jim Clark, a beloved UCF history senior lecturer, has died.

United Arts of Central Florida is investing $100,000 in professional artists and creative entrepreneurs—including College of Arts and Humanities faculty, students, and alumni

An ambitious UCF-led team comprising faculty, students and recent graduates are using advanced digitizing to better visualize 17th and 18th century European religious migration to the Americas and connect us to the past.

The university joins more than 170 institutions for a yearlong program focused on implementing AI action plans for classrooms, curricula and campuses.

The UCF College of Arts and Humanities welcomes new faculty members joining our college in fall 2025!