CAH Funded Research 2025-26
June 01, 2026 Proposals: $10,914,077 Awards: $1,002,798 2025–26 funded research projects involving UCF College of Arts and Humanities personnel include: Projects by Name · A Study on Students’ Knowledge of Socioculturally-Informed · Student Learning Outcomes in First-Year Composition at a Hispanic-Serving · Institution (Council of Writing Program Administrators) · American Indian Heritage...
UCF Students Sweep Scholarships at Creative South Conference
May 08, 2026 UCF School of Visual Arts and Design students built connections and confidence needed to succeed in the industry at the premiere design conference.
Annual CAH Staff Awards Honor Excellence and Service
May 08, 2026 On May 7, the UCF College of Arts and Humanities hosted its annual Staff Awards ceremony, celebrating the dedication, excellence and lasting contributions of its staff members. The event underscored the college’s ongoing commitment to recognizing the vital role staff play in the university’s success.
Belinda Boyd, UCF theatre professor, named 2026 recipient of the Uta Hagen Award
April 24, 2026 Belinda Boyd, associate professor and coordinator of the BFA Acting program at UCF, has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Uta Hagen Award given by the College of Fellows of the American Theatre through the American College Theatre Festival.
CAH Faculty Excellence Recognized Through 2026 Promotions
April 16, 2026 The annual process includes multiple levels of evaluation involving peer review, college committees and university leadership.
2026 Founders’ Day Honorees
March 13, 2026 Faculty, staff, and students from the College of Arts and Humanities are being recognized at UCF’s Founders Day on April 1.
2 UCF Teams Awarded 2025 Pabst Steinmetz Creative Futures Awards
February 26, 2026 The awards recognize UCF research teams that collaborate across disciplines and with community partners to tackle community challenges.
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.