Unbridled: The Flying Horse Big Band Meets George Garzone
November 21, 2025 Led by Jeff Rupert, UCF’s premier jazz ensemble, The Flying Horse Big Band, recently dropped its 9th studio album, Unbridled, to high acclaim. The dynamic album, released on Flying Horse Records, is a collaboration with legendary saxophonist and educator George Garzone. In a review for Paris-Move, Thierry De Clemensat praised...
UCF Remembers Jim Clark, Florida historian and long-time member of UCF faculty
November 21, 2025 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’s book wins Frank Moore Cross Award
November 20, 2025 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.
Dave Hoffman joins UCF’s themed experience faculty
November 19, 2025 Following a 35-year career with Walt Disney Imagineering, David Hoffman will join University of Central Florida’s Themed Experience graduate program as a full time instructor.
Talking Story: How Stories Become Legends
November 17, 2025 Panelists discussed how stories shape traditions, inspire communities, and even influence large-scale projects such as multi-billion-dollar theme parks.
Project Spotlight Highlights Student’s Written Work with One Act Play Festival
November 13, 2025 UCF’s Project Spotlight hosted a one-act play festival made up entirely of student-written, directed, and performed work.
Stephen Fiore Leads Space Cognition Research at Human Factors Conference
November 04, 2025 At the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society’s annual meeting, Pegasus Professor Stephen Fiore, as well as several UCF students, presented research and discussed areas related to science and technology.
UCF Immersive Experience Design program debuts first ‘Haunted Attraction Showcase’
November 03, 2025 SVAD’s Immersive Experience Design program presented the first-ever “Advanced Art Lab Haunted Attraction Showcase”.
UCF Applauds 7 Top Faculty at 2025 Luminary Awards
November 03, 2025 The 2025 Luminary Awards recognize UCF’s brightest stars, including two College of Arts and Humanities faculty members.
Backstage Spotlight: Goosebumps the Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium
October 30, 2025 Orlando Family Stage interviews scenic designer and UCF associate professor Tim Brown.
Carl Fischer Returns as Artist in Residence for Third Semester at University of Central Florida
October 30, 2025 Carl Fischer returns to UCF’s School of Performing Arts as artist-in-residence.
Archaeologists Race to Save 4,000-Year-Old Unfired Cuneiform Tablets in Iraq
October 30, 2025 Associate professor of history leads efforts to save ancient cuneiform tablets in Iraq.
Valencia, UCF programs teach students to craft immersive experiences, land theme park jobs
October 30, 2025 UCF’s themed experience master’s program helps future creators design immersive worlds.
Florida historian Jim Clark, UCF lecturer and Orlando journalist, has died
October 29, 2025 Jim Clark, a beloved UCF history senior lecturer, has died.
UCF provides art therapy for veteran students and staff
October 22, 2025 Kevin Haran, professor of visual arts and design, led “Ink, Inspiration, & Insight” in UCF’s Office of Military and Veteran Student Success lobby.
United Arts Invests $100K to Power 20 Artist-Led Projects
October 20, 2025 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
UCF Alumn Justin Matthew Sargent Shares How to ‘Survive the Madness’ of Showbiz
October 15, 2025 UCF Alumn Justin Sargent shares his journey to Broadway, highlighting the people and places that impacted him.
UCF Professor was Crushed by AI, Reborn Teaching with New Purpose
October 15, 2025 Associate lecturer of history, David Head discussed his change in perspective surrounding Artificial Intelligence. From the original disdain of AI to now utilizing it as a resource, David Head shares teaching in a new age. Read his article here.
Study Here, Work Here Emmily Stufflet’s Story
October 15, 2025 Emmily Stufflet graduated from UCF in 2024 and has stayed with the Knight family as the marketing specialist for the School of Visual Arts and Design.
Assistant Professor Carissa Baker Shares Her UCF Journey
October 15, 2025 Carissa Baker graduated from UCF and is now back as an assistant professor of theme park and attraction management.