10 Writing and Rhetoric faculty members are presenting at the Conference on College Composition and Communication
February 17, 2026 In March 2026, ten faculty members in the Department of Writing and Rhetoric are presenting at the Conference on College Composition and Communication, the largest national conference in writing studies, in Cleveland, OH. Their presentation, “Constructing a Socioculturally-Informed First-Year Writing Program through Collective Actions at a Hispanic-Serving Institution,” highlights the grassroots,...
Peter Weishar, UCF Director of Themed Experience, Receives IAAPA Brass Ring Inspiration Award
February 10, 2026 Director of Themed Experience Peter Weishar has received the 2025 North America “Inspiration” Individual Achievement Award from the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).
UCF Alumni Announces 2026 Class of 30 Under 30 Honorees
February 09, 2026 The honor recognizes our outstanding highly skilled graduates who fuel innovation, service and economic impact in Florida and beyond.
UCF’s McClenty Hunter Jr. Performs on Grammy Award-Winning Album
February 06, 2026 Assistant Professor of Jazz Drums McClenty Hunter Jr. performed on “Without Further Ado, Vol. 1,” the GRAMMY Award-winning album by the Christian McBride Big Band.
Orlando Sentinel’s Orlando Theater Best of 2025
December 04, 2025 Students, faculty, staff and alumni from UCF have been recognized by Matthew J. Palm in the Orlando Sentinel’s Orlando Theater Best of 2025.
UCF’s themed experience director recognized on 2025 theme park influencer list
December 02, 2025 Peter Weishar named among creative leaders redefining the themed experience industry.
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.
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.
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 Lecturer Rachel Marks Awarded with the Academic Success Partner of the Game
September 16, 2025 During UCF Football’s home opening game, Rachel Marks, lecturer in the Department of Writing and Rhetoric was awarded as Academic Success Partner of the Game.
John Euliano Honored with Italian Knighthood for Advancing His Family’s Legacy at UCF
June 23, 2025 John Euliano, son of the late Dr. Neil Euliano, has been awarded the title of Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy in recognition of his continued support of the Italian program at the University of Central Florida and the activities of the Euliano Chair in Italian Studies.
Annual CAH Staff Awards Honor Excellence and Service
June 11, 2025 The UCF College of Arts and Humanities’ annual staff awards recognize employees who have delivered exemplary service to their department, the university and the community.
WIA @ UCF Earns RSO Impact Award
May 15, 2025 We in Animation at UCF recognized for championing empowerment and advocacy in the animation industry.
CAH Faculty Honored with Promotion and Tenure in 2025
April 21, 2025 The College of Arts and Humanities is proud to celebrate the success and achievements of our faculty.
UCF School of Visual Arts and Design 2025 Founders’ Day Honorees
April 09, 2025 UCF School of Visual Arts and Design celebrates its 2025 Founders’ Day honorees. Every year on the first Wednesday of April, UCF celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of its employees, faculty and students during an event known as Founders’ Day. This year, ten individuals from UCF’s School of Visual Arts...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.