History professor to lead national webinar on slavery in the Caribbean
July 20, 2020 For the National Council for History Education Summer Professional Learning Series, Luis Martínez-Fernández will host a webinar on July 28.
'(un)continuity' Virtual Art Exhibition Open Online
July 19, 2020 The UCF-hosted multimedia exhibition (un)continuity opened this week virtually, a sign of the times in Florida when COVID-19 cases continue to surge and our phased reopening is paused.
Playbill: Take a look back at the Broadway career of UCF Alumnus Quentin Earl Darrington '16MFA
July 10, 2020 Take a look back at the Broadway career of UCF Alumnus Quentin Earl Darrington ’16MFA including Cats, Ragtime and Once on this Island.
Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz collaborates with artist Stereo 77 on ‘The Twitch’
July 09, 2020 Artist and educator Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz features vocals on the single “The Twitch” with local DJ Stereo 77.
The perfect album for your "Summer Knights"
July 08, 2020 UCF Music’s steel band, Black Steel, has released a new album, “Summer Knights,” in time for all your summer activities.
The perfect album for your "Summer Knights"
July 08, 2020 UCF Music’s steel band, Black Steel, has released a new album, “Summer Knights,” in time for all your summer activities.
Interactive media and web conference sessions open to public
July 06, 2020 Texts and Technologies at UCF is hosting two virtual conferences this summer, both of which focus on the fusion of humanities questions with critical examination and playful exploration of the potential of technology.
English associate professor David Poissant publishes debut novel Lake Life
July 06, 2020 Poissant’s debut novel, Lake Life, published by Simon & Schuster, was reviewed in the New York Times.
The First Independence Day and the True Challenge of Our Own Time
July 01, 2020 As challenging as today is in America, it is nothing like the nation’s turmoil of July 4, 1776.
'Hamilton', 'Dad History', monuments and cheating – new articles from David Head to read
July 01, 2020 Historian, author, and lecturer David Head gives insight from his recent op-eds and research.
Theatre alumna creates "Black Artists for Black Lives" rally, movement
June 29, 2020 The event, organized by Elisabeth Christie, featured fellow alumni like Arius West and incoming director of choral activities Jeffery Redding as speakers.
Theatre alumna creates "Black Artists for Black Lives" rally, movement
June 29, 2020 The event, organized by Elisabeth Christie, featured fellow alumni like Arius West and incoming director of choral activities Jeffery Redding as speakers.
Faculty from Africana Studies, History, SVAD partner with COS for Virtual Black Lives Teach-In July 2
June 29, 2020 The online event July 2, 3-5pm will cover aspects of systemic racism against Black people in America, as well as international perspectives on the issues
Florida Prison Education Project plans classes, exhibition for Fall
June 23, 2020 “As reported in the Orlando Sentinel, FPEP has plans for classes and a UCF Art Gallery exhibit this fall while expanding to online courses.”
The World is Changing — and I’m Ready to Evolve With It
June 23, 2020 “Whatever is happening now in society will happen with or without us.” writes DWR and Latin American Studies minor Lillian M. Hernández Caraballo.
Celebrating Juneteenth with a Local History Lesson
June 18, 2020 UCF Associate Professor Scot French will help lead a virtual discussion that anchors this year’s Hannibal Square celebration.
Arlene Flores named April USPS Employee of the Month
June 18, 2020 For over 20 years, Arlene has been giving of her time and energy to UCF. She is a strong supporter of the faculty and other staff and daily lives the values of integrity and excellence.
Arts and Humanities Summer Speaker Series
June 17, 2020 The UCF College of Arts and Humanities is hosting a series of talks from the faculty highlighting research and teaching in arts and humanities. The summer speaker series will run from June 18 through July 23.
NEA Big Read Celebrates 6th Year of Programming with ‘Silver Sparrow’
June 16, 2020 UCF receives a grant of $15,000 to host the annual event in Central Florida featuring the Tayari Jones novel in early 2021.
Melanie Farmer '20MFA wins Hurston/Wright literary award
June 10, 2020 Melanie Farmer ’20MFA, writer and educator based in Central Florida, wins a $2,000 cash prize and free tuition to attend a Hurston/Wright Writing Workshop.