4 Things to Know About Professor Kibibi Mack-Shelton, New Coordinator of Africana Studies Minor
February 27, 2023 Kibibi Mack-Shelton is joining the Department of History faculty as the new coordinator of the Africana Studies minor, an interdisciplinary program exploring contributions that Black individuals have made to civilization.
Voice Specialist Teaches Vocal Health Through New Methods
February 27, 2023 Tara Snyder’s five years of hard work and dedication allowed her to become one of the forty people trained in the Estill Method.
BFA Theatre Students Sweep Regional Competition, Two Move on to Nationals
February 23, 2023 Several BFA Theatre students won awards for their area at the 55th KCACTF Region IV Convention and Competition and two students, Leyandra Cardoza and Erica Fox, move on to nationals.
UCF’s John C. Hitt Leaves Legacy of Partnerships and Transforming Lives
February 22, 2023 We will always remember Dr. Hitt — who served the university as president for 26 years — as a visionary leader, a champion of education and a beloved member of the UCF community.
UCF Celebrates the Arts 2023 Has Something for Everyone
February 20, 2023 UCF’s annual festival of creativity returns April 2–15 with a wide range of affordable events. Tickets for select events are available now, with the remainder of events available Feb. 24 and March 3.
UCF Announces 2023’s 30 Under 30 Alumni Award Recipients
February 17, 2023 UCF Alumni is pleased to announce its 30 Under 30 Alumni Award Recipients for the Class of 2023. The stellar group of alumni comprises scientists, attorneys, teachers, financial analysts, entrepreneurs, nurses, UCF employees, graduate students and others who have launched from UCF and landed in successful careers of their dreams.
'Futures in Languages' Podcast Showcases Opportunities for New Language Learners
February 15, 2023 Lecturer Christina Torres shares insight into her podcast, Futures in Languages.
Several UCF Students Named Winners at the KCACTF Region 4 Festival
February 14, 2023 Several UCF students have received awards for their outstanding work at the KCACTF Region 4 Festival.
Flying Horse Big Band Performs at HAPCO Fest
February 14, 2023 The Flying Horse Big Band performed at the 2023 HAPCO Jazz Fest under the direction of Jeff Rupert.
Ciera Horton McElroy Publishes "Atomic Family"
February 14, 2023 UCF alumna Ciera Horton McElroy’s new book, Atomic Family, will be available Feb. 28.
Luis Martínez-Fernández To Present Book at Bar Association of Puerto Rico
February 14, 2023 Luis Martínez-Fernández will present his new book at the Bar Association of Puerto Rico.
Eatonville Town Council Votes to Preserve Site of Historic Black School
February 14, 2023 The Eatonville Town Council has voted to preserve the site of the first school for Black children in Central Florida.
Theatre UCF and College of Nursing Bring Joy to Children in Hospitals
February 14, 2023 Students from Theatre UCF and the College of Nursing will perform face-to-face at children’s hospitals this spring for the first time since COVID-19.
Don Harrell: Celebrate, Learn, Honor and Embrace Black History Month
February 13, 2023 Don Harrell, professor of Africana Studies at UCF, spoke with Ivanhoe Newswire about the significance of Black History Month.
Theatre UCF Shows Unique Production of Play Surrounding Political Corruption
February 10, 2023 Set in 1930s Chicago, “The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui” tells the story of Adolf Hitler’s rise to power – sort of.
UCF Faculty Showcases New Satire Risograph
February 10, 2023 Ashley Taylor, printmaking and design professor, brought satire with a pop of color to her third art showcase at UCF’s 2023 Faculty Exhibition.
UCF Researchers Receive $2.6 Million Grant to Equip English-learner Educators, Students for Success
February 07, 2023 The federal funding will allow the team to implement a three-pronged, research-backed approach to bolster English learners’ academic success and family and community involvement.
Ann Gleig Co-Leads Workshop on Religion and Abuse
February 06, 2023 Associate professor of religion and cultural studies Ann Gleig co-led the second workshop of the Abuse in Religious Contexts Project at the University of Leeds. This workshop focused on abuse in Buddhist contexts, drawing on Gleig’s current research in-progress, which is a book under advance contract with Yale University Press....
Nationally Recognized Artist Joins UCF College of Arts and Humanities
February 06, 2023 Nationally acclaimed artist Robert Aiosa has joined the staff of the College of Arts and Humanities School of Visual Arts and Design as an assistant professor in studio art.
Orlando Sentinel: Theatre UCF issues anti-fascist warning in ‘Resistible Rise’
February 03, 2023 The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui opened at Theatre UCF yesterday and received a review from Matt Palm of the Orlando Sentinel.