Department Archives: Modern Languages and Literatures

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.

The UCF College of Arts and Humanities will welcome new and returning academic leaders this fall.

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 Celebrates the Arts 2026 showcased student and faculty creativity and community engagement across a wide range of performances, exhibitions, and interactive experiences.

The annual process includes multiple levels of evaluation involving peer review, college committees and university leadership.

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

Paolo A. Giordano, professor emeritus in UCF’s Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, passed away Nov. 24, 2025.

Maria Grazia Spina, a long-time instructor in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, passed away on November 11, 2025. She was a gifted teacher, a dedicated mentor and a cherished  member of the campus community.  

In the newest episode of the Modern Languages & Literatures Podcast, Alumna Lillana Ramos talks about her experience with her TEFL Certificate and the EPIK program.

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