Profound, Innovative, Analytical and Resilient: Meet UCF’s 2025 Reach for the Stars Honorees
March 29, 2025 The 2025 Reach for the Stars award recipients are recognized for conducting highly successful research and fostering creative activity that has a national or international impact.
UCF’s downtown arts festival: Music, murder and dancing dragons
March 26, 2025 One of Central Florida’s best festivals is upon us as UCF Celebrates the Arts returns to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
From the Drumline to the Armed Forces
March 26, 2025 Five Knights reflect on how the UCF Percussion Studio helped them land one of the most sought-after positions in the music profession: playing with a military premier ensemble.
UCF Marching Knights to Represent Central Florida in Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 25, 2025 The UCF Marching Knights made history in Dublin, Ireland by representing UCF and the entire nation in the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade
2025 Founders’ Day Honorees
March 20, 2025 Faculty, staff and students from the College of Arts and Humanities being recognized at UCF’s Founders Day on April 2.
Haunted Artists Share Thesis Work at MFA Exhibition
February 26, 2025 The UCF Art Gallery hosted Haunt: 2025 MFA Exhibition, showcases the thesis work of MFA Studio Art & Design candidates at the UCF School of Visual Arts and Design.
MFA Student Stacie Becker Hosts Solo Show: Catch and Release at SoWhat! Arts at FAVO
February 25, 2025 SVAD graduate student curates her debut solo exhibition, while receiving support and fostering connections with the UCF community.
CAH Researchers Awarded 2024-25 Seed Funding Program
February 19, 2025 The program awarded a total of $500,000 to 21 new projects. Two of the projects are led by humanities researchers.
Associate History Professor Rosalind J. Beiler appeared on Global Perspectives
February 19, 2025 Beiler discusses the PRINT project, which aims to create a portal featuring 2,700 letters related to religion.
2 Teams Awarded 2024 Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Arts and Wellness Innovation Awards
February 11, 2025 This year’s winning projects use technology to bridge arts and wellness.
History Professor Tiffany Earley-Spadoni and team uncover ancient artifacts
February 03, 2025 Associate professor of history at UCF Tiffany Earley-Spadoni and a team of researchers made the new discoveries during field work at the Bronze Age site of Kurd Qaburstan.
Jim Helsinger celebrates 30 years as Orlando Shakes artistic director
February 03, 2025 Orlando Shakes Artistic Director and Theatre UCF faculty member Jim Helsinger celebrates 30 years with Orlando Shakes.
UCF Professor of Africana Studies Don Harrell comments on a new era of social media activism
February 03, 2025 Even in the early days of the civil rights movement. Activists used powerful images to raise awareness of racial injustice.
UCF history professor Jim Clark comments on updates at Disney’s Hall of Presidents
February 03, 2025 UCF history professor Jim Clark provides his thoughts on the closure of a Magic Kingdom attraction for refurbishment to refresh its lineup of presidential figures.
UCF historian John Sacher provides historical context to political events
February 03, 2025 UCF historian John Sacher offers historical context for political events.
Celebrating the Lunar New Year
February 03, 2025 Two associate professors with expertise in Chinese society and culture share the history behind the holiday, lucky foods and more about the Year of the Snake.
“Imogen Says Nothing,” but complex play says a lot
January 31, 2025 Orlando Sentinel arts writer Matt Palm reviews Theatre UCF’s “Imogen Says Nothing”
19 Knights recognized among OBJ’s “40 Under 40” for 2025
January 31, 2025 Out of the 19 individuals recognized in the Orlando Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, four are from the College of Arts and Humanities.
UCF students to grapple with ethical issues in national competition
January 29, 2025 The qualifying teams for the APPE Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl national championship advanced from 13 Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl regionals that took place last fall from California to the Chesapeake Bay. More than 160 universities and colleges — including UCF — participated.
UCF Limbitless Solutions Is Featured in The Franklin Institute’s Newest Exhibit, Body Odyssey
December 18, 2024 Two bionic arms from Limbitless Solutions displayed in the innovation gallery of the new exhibit, showcasing wearable and creative technology shaping the future.