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'Well, It's Not Illegal!'

May 22, 2019  Stealing from a baby? Legal, but immoral. Going 2 mph over the speed limit? Illegal, but not immoral. UCF professors discussed this phenomenon on UCF Today.

Studio art alumni Anna Cruz '13 and Adam Lavigne '14 featured in Mills Gallery exhibition

May 21, 2019  Studio art alumni, Anna Cruz ‘13 and Adam Lavigne ‘14 are featured in the Mills Gallery current exhibition titled, Heaven Is a Place on Earth. The exhibition runs through June 11. The collaborative duo has been creating work together for almost five years.

Turning adversity into art: How SVAD alum Evan Rosato '18’s diagnosis became his muse

May 20, 2019  Evan Rosato 18’s tumor diagnosis felt like a death sentence. But instead of letting fear consume him, he found understanding and closure through his art.

Studio art student Zoraye Cyrus wins local, state awards

May 18, 2019  Studio art student Zoraye Cyrus specializes in drawing, illustration and winning awards.

Big Read at UCF work highlighted by Arts Midwest

May 17, 2019  The 2019 UCF Big Read was the featured grantee on the Arts Midwest website for the month of May.

Florida Historical Society honors CAH professors and alumni

May 17, 2019  The Florida Historical Society recognized three CAH professors and two alumni for their work preserving and celebrating Florida’s rich history.

2 CAH alumni receive Fulbright Award

May 16, 2019  Two CAH graduates have received prestigious Fulbright awards that will allow them to travel abroad to pursue research and educational opportunities or teach English.

UCF researchers bring 1755 literary work into digital age

May 16, 2019  A grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities is helping bring Samuel Johnson’s A Dictionary of the English Language into the the digital age.

Assistant professor Thad Anderson pushes limits of percussion in new album

May 09, 2019  Out May 10, assistant professor Dr. Thad Anderson is releasing an album of original compositions full of guest artists, UCF faculty and alumni, and new spins on percussion.

Associate professor Ann Gleig’s new book explores evolution of American Buddhism

May 09, 2019  Dr. Ann Gleig’s new book American Dharma: Buddhism Beyond Modernity explores the evolution of American Buddhism. By examining the cultural shifts through a modern and postmodern lens, Gleig argues that clear differences arise between “Traditional Buddhism” and “American Buddhism”. Cultural movements such as Black Lives Matter and #MeToo have also...

Fusing theatre and business, Gabriela Mercado '19 lands dream job making magic on stage

May 08, 2019  Hard work and passion got Gabriela Mercado ’19 “one jump ahead” – she pursued an interdisciplinary double major in theatre and marketing to prepare for her career in theatre management.

Character animation student first to score DreamWorks summer internship

May 07, 2019  Kenna Hornibrook received a 12-week production internship for the summer at DreamWorks Feature Animation in Glendale, California to work on Boss Baby 2.

SVAD alumna Gladys Jose ’12 illustrates book inspired by "The Fresh Prince"

May 06, 2019  Gladys Jose ’12 knows the exact length it is from Will Smith’s name to her own on the cover of the new children’s book, Fresh Princess.

Central Florida arts and history champion Judy Duda to receive honorary doctorate

May 03, 2019  Judy Duda has had a 25-year relationship with the UCF Symphony Orchestra and served as chairperson of the College of Arts and Humanities Dean’s Executive Council for more than a decade.

Students, faculty involved in NPR News' NextGenRadio

May 03, 2019  UCF’s Nicholson School of Communication and Media and WUCF-TV partnered with Central Florida’s WMFE 90.7FM to bring the program to Orlando April 29-May 3. Four of the six students selected to participate in Orlando’s “boot camp” are from UCF.

J.R. Hopes 10th Anniversary Scholarship Winners Selected

May 01, 2019  For 10 years, the James R. Hopes Art Scholarship has helped UCF students pursuing art careers continue to chase their dreams. This year’s three recipients of the $3,000 award are Joane Lamisere, Cat Penagos and Zoraye Cyrus.

“Marked, Unmarked, Remembered”: Documenting shared history in local African American communities

May 01, 2019  Associate Professor of History and Director of Public History Dr. Scot French co-authored an article, based on his research for a local museum exhibit and larger book project, in the Spring 2019 issue of Winter Park Magazine.

Digital history project featured at UCF Celebrates the Arts

April 24, 2019  Two faculty members from the History Department presented digital media projects at UCF Celebrates the Arts 2019. Robert Cassanello presented the “Jones High School Digital History exhibit,” and Yovanna Pineda presented “The Middle Passage: Virtual Reality Experience.” 

UCF professor showcases artwork on veterans and family

April 24, 2019  Artist Kevin Haran gave a “lunch and learn” lecture highlighting his exhibition of art, Materiel: Sculptures and Works on Paper. Presented by the UCF Community Veterans History Project and the UCF Veterans Academic Resource Center, Haran’s talk focused on his influences and methods of creating art .

Emerging Media programs nationally ranked

April 19, 2019  Emerging Media programs in the School of Visual Arts and Design have been nationally ranked by Animation Career Review, an online resource for aspiring animators, graphic designers, digital artists and more.