English major Jada Reyes wins 2020 Outstanding Student Support Award
May 26, 2020 English Major and future MFA student Jada Reyes won the 2020 Information Technologies and Resources (IT&R) Outstanding Student Support award.
Recent Spanish grad Abigail Weisse ’20 receives Fulbright
May 26, 2020 The travel-abroad program will send Abigail Weisse ’20 to teach English in Spain.
Photography student selected for the 31st ACA Student Exhibition
May 22, 2020 Photography student Michele Meyers was selected to exhibit her work in the Atlantic Center for the Arts’ 31st Annual University Student Exhibition. Meyers is the third UCF student in recent years to receive this honor.
Best Student Film Award Goes to “Filthy Dreamers”
May 12, 2020 “Filthy Dreamers” was narrated by associate professor of history Connie Lester, and led by project faculty advisers Robert Cassanello, Ph.D., and Lisa Mills, Ph.D.
Epic Games, Maker of Fortnite, Awards UCF Professor Grant to Enhance AR and VR Technology
May 11, 2020 Maria Harrington earned the grant after creating the Virtual UCF Arboretum and will use the funds to enhance immersive learning experiences about the natural world.
A Day in the Life of a Stay-at-Home Professor
May 07, 2020 Nathan Holic ’02 ’07MFA, an associate lecturer in writing and rhetoric, on what it’s like to teach and work from home with three young kids.
Writing and Rhetoric celebrates graduation virtually
May 06, 2020 In lieu of an in-person celebration, the Department of Writing and Rhetoric gathered online to recognize their graduating students.
Staff Awards recognize dedication and success
May 06, 2020 The annual CAH staff awards recognize employees who have delivered exemplary service to the college and UCF.
Leading virtual reality
May 04, 2020 As an undergraduate student, Thomas Pring ’20 worked in two research labs to level up from gamer to virtual reality game designer.
History class makes news with unique project
April 27, 2020 History instructor Kevin Mercer is receiving national media attention for his COVID-19-related class assignment.
10 SVAD students, alumni and faculty finalists in ArtFields 2020: Now Virtual
April 24, 2020 Six alumni, three current students and one faculty member from the School of Visual Arts and Design are finalists for the 2020 ArtFields competition.
Congratulations to CAH's 2019-20 TIP and RIA Awardees
April 24, 2020 Congratulations to the faculty members who have been selected to receive 2019-20 UCF Teaching Incentive Program (TIP) Awards or Research Incentive Awards (RIA).
Meet Taylor Pryor, 2020 Order of Pegasus winner and English lit major
April 23, 2020 Taylor Pryor, an English literature major, is the 2020 Order of Pegasus recipient for the College of Arts and Humanities.
Student uses spanish to improve healthcare for diverse communities
April 22, 2020 Zeynep Elshaer, who is majoring in biomedical sciences and Spanish, wants to be a doctor who won’t let language get in the way of delivering good care.
13 Songs for the Ultimate Uplifting Playlist
April 21, 2020 From classical masterpieces to the funkiness of virtual band Gorillaz, these selections from UCF’s music faculty make for a soundtrack of positivity.
SVAD alumna, students win 2020 Addy Awards
April 20, 2020 The 2020 Orlando Addy Awards included three UCF students, McKenzie Estes, Gi-ting Chen, Ryan Pesch, and one 2004 alumna, Annika Matos.
J.R. Hopes 11th year scholarship recipient selected
April 16, 2020 Graphic design student Rachel Greenwald has been selected as the 2020 J.R. Hopes scholarship recipient.
Music Scholarships Awarded to 11 Students
April 16, 2020 11 music students have been awarded scholarships to recognize their academic achievements, musical ability and contributions to the UCF School of Performing Arts.
Column: What should Themed Experience graduates know, say, do?
April 14, 2020 Themed Experience professor Peter Weishar discusses how he gathers input from industry to build UCF’s new graduate program. (This article is part of a series of articles written for InPark Magazine.)
Theatre Professor Uses Sewing Skills to Help UCF Police
April 10, 2020 UCF’s resident costume designer and her family are making masks for officers stationed at the COVID-19 testing site on campus.