Department of Writing and Rhetoric Celebrates Fall 2020 Graduates Virtually
December 20, 2020 The Department of Writing and Rhetoric hosted a virtual celebration for seven graduating undergraduate and graduate students on December 19, 2020
UCF Students Celebrate the Week of the Italian Language in the World
December 18, 2020 Students in UCF’s Italian program took part in the Week of the Italian Language in the World by attending lectures on street art, graffiti and cartoons.
Studio Art Student Helps Bring Bionic Limbs from Screen to Real Life
December 17, 2020 UCF senior Remy Marasa interns with UCF-based non-profit Limbitless Solutions to paint expressive designs on 3D-printed prosthetic arms in collaboration with newly released video games Cyberpunk 2077 and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.
Review Roundup: Florida Rays hits the jazz charts
December 16, 2020 Orlando’s own Flying Horse Big Band celebrates the legacy of Ray Charles. On their 7th album, The Flying Horse Big Band, joined by a host of distinguished guest artists, stands on the shoulders of genius. Ray Charles spent his formative years in Florida and went on to forge a long, successful career...
SVAD Faculty and Student Collaborate on Bionic Arm Featured in Cyberpunk 2077
December 15, 2020 SVAD associate professor Matt Dombrowski and student Remy Marasa of Limbitless Solutions worked on the Silverhand-themed arm featured in Cyberpunk 2077.
WUCF TV Documentary Explores Lasting Connection Between Florida, Presidents
December 10, 2020 ‘Presidents in Florida’ film, which looks at political moments, the space program, environmental efforts and other topics, features many experts from the UCF History Department and will premiere Thursday.
UCF Alum Featured in Hulu Holiday Hit “Happiest Season”
December 01, 2020 Dominique Allen Lawson ’14 landed a supporting role in the romantic comedy heralded as a breakthrough movie for the LGBTQ+ community.
"Robert Reedy: Revival," solo exhibition at Polasek Museum
November 20, 2020 Ceramicist and studio art professor Robert Reedy has been chosen for the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens’ winter exhibition.
Themed Experience Program Collaborates with VR Pioneer Carolina Cruz-Neira
November 18, 2020 Peter Weishar, director of UCF’s Themed Experience program, shares how he and the students in the MFA Theatre – Themed Experience track collaborate with Carolina Cruz-Neira, Agere Chair in Computer Science and creator of the CAVE virtual reality system.
Deadline extended: Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Arts & Wellness Innovation Awards
November 17, 2020 The Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Arts & Wellness Innovation Awards are $25,000 grants for interdisciplinary projects involving UCF faculty and community organizations.
UCF Russian Professor Celebrates Culture Beyond Classroom
November 17, 2020 As International Education Week kicks off, Alla Kourova reflects on her immersive teaching methods that help students learn more than the Russian language.
UCF Class Spotlight: North American Indians
November 16, 2020 This history course, which will be offered in the spring, provides an introduction to how native peoples have helped shape the United States.
Luciana Garbayo Receives College of Medicine Innovative Teaching Award
November 12, 2020 Luciana Garbayo was recognized by the UCF College of Medicine for her continued and effective use of innovative teaching methods in the clinical curriculum.
Voices from Texts & Technology: Lauren Rouse
November 12, 2020 Texts & Technology PhD student Lauren Rouse discusses her experience in the interdisciplinary doctoral program and how it is impacting her research and work.
Ann Gleig Writes About Race, Religion, Black Lives Matter Movement
November 12, 2020 Ann Gleig’s research has seen the interplay of religion and racial justice in the changing Buddhist communities in the US, giving her a unique perspective on race and religion in America. Using this perspective, she’s recently penned several articles.
11 Lesser-Known Facts about the Mayflower and Thanksgiving
November 11, 2020 As we approach the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage on Nov. 11, a UCF historian tells us what the storybooks have right, what they might have wrong and why it’s all important in 2020.
UCF SVAD professor Kevin Haran is helping Veterans heal through art
November 09, 2020 Studio art professor Kevin Haran is teaching art via Zoom to local veterans at the Lake Baldwin VA Medical Center to help them cope with pain, addiction and homelessness.
Honor Veterans with the UCF College of Arts and Humanities
November 09, 2020 Please join us throughout the month as we honor the people who have fought and served for our country in events and special initiatives.
UCF Alumni and student featured in the “2020 Florida Biennial: NOW is the Time / The time is NOW”
November 06, 2020 Four UCF alumni and a student are featured in the “2020 Florida Biennial: NOW is the Time / The time is NOW” exhibition taking place now through February 21, 2021 at Art and Culture Center/ Hollywood.
We're Hiring: Content Creator
November 06, 2020 The UCF College of Arts and Humanities is seeking a part time marketing/communications person to create and distribute compelling, timely and accurate editorial content.