John C. Hitt Library hosts exhibit on Zora Neale Hurston and historic African American community
January 15, 2019 The UCF History Department exhibit, Zora Neale Hurston’s ‘Native Village’: Historic Eatonville Remembered, hosted on the first-floor gallery wall in the John C. Hitt Library, explores Hurston’s anthropological research into the people, history and culture of Eatonville.
WGST wins Community Grant with Farmworker Association of Florida
January 14, 2019 The Burnett Honors College gave the research team of Dr. M. C. Santana (Director, UCF Women’s and Gender Studies program) and Jeannie Economos (Farmworker Association of Florida) a community grant for their project “Exploring communication realities among Black and Brown Farmworkers in Apopka: A Service Learning Outreach Project with the...
Piano professor Yun-Ling Hsu invited abroad for judging and masterclasses
January 14, 2019 Professor Yun-Ling Hsu (DMA) was honored to be invited as a judge for the “2018 American Classical Pianist International Piano Competition,” a masterclass teacher, and an attendee in Sino-American Piano Education Symposium in Guangzhou, China.
Theatre UCF grad Abby Jaros '14 gets her shot touring with 'Hamilton'
January 14, 2019 Abby Jaros ’14, a Musical Theatre BFA graduate, performs in the touring company of the smash musical “Hamilton.” She speaks to the Orlando Sentinel’s Matt Palm about her time at UCF and in the production.
Technical communication blends passions, paves way for student success
January 11, 2019 For student Andrea Romero, success can be found through the English Department’s technical communication track and the connections she’s found along the way.
"Marching Forward" through festival circuit, wins Atman Award for Diversity in Film
January 10, 2019 The student film “Marching Forward” co-directed by faculty members Lisa Mills and Robert Cassanello won the Atman Award for Diversity in Film at the Southern States Indie Fan Film Festival in Biloxi, Mississippi. The film was screened at the festival and nominated for two awards. Student director Oswmer Louis was also...
Growing Accessibility in the Gaming Industry
January 09, 2019 UCF’s Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy and local partners are hosting a conference that aims to inspire the next generation of game designers.
Al-Ghazali Program hosts forum with Dr. Francis Robinson
January 04, 2019 The Al-Ghazali Program in Islamic Studies hosted internationally recognized scholar, Dr. Francis Robinson of the Royal Holloway, University of London. He presented the keynote address at a forum, titled “Islamic Traditions of Learning: Education and Ethics in Central and South Asia.”
UCF to Offer New Doctoral Degree in Strategic Communication
January 04, 2019 The program will bring the number of degrees offered by the university to 225, which includes 30 doctorates.
Theatre UCF shines in Orlando Sentinel's "Best of Central Florida Theater: 2018 Year in Review"
January 03, 2019 In the Orlando Sentinel’s “Best of Central Florida Theater: 2018 Year in Review,” many UCF creatives were saluted by resident theater critic Matthew J. Palm for their outstanding work in the theater arts. Across the 25 categories, 27 UCF faculty, staff, students and alumni were recognized for their incredible talents.
Texts and Technology student Wendy Givoglu passed dissertation defense
December 20, 2018 T&T dissertation student Wendy Givoglu passed her dissertation defense for her research on arts participation and engagement amongst millennials in Orlando.
For “boss lady” Halle Kilman, the idea is simple: “dreams do come true – when you work hard.”
December 14, 2018 Moving to New York and accepting a position as a creative producer at such a young age doesn’t faze Halle Kilman. She’s ready for it, after completing the Theatre Studies program at UCF.
UCF Film captures spirit, work of dedicated Jones High band director
December 12, 2018 James “Chief” Wilson was the band director at Jones High School for forty years. He made a lasting impact on music in Central Florida—and across the country. He is part of the upcoming documentary directed and produced by UCF faculty. Wilson passed away December 5.
UCF Opera alumni reunite for Opera Orlando's Hansel and Gretel
December 12, 2018 At Opera Orlando’s production of Hansel and Gretel by Englebert Humperdinck, UCF Opera members past and present reunited.
Call for Papers for Identities Remixed: 8th Annual UCF English Graduate Symposium
December 11, 2018 The Department of English calls for papers for the 8th Annual UCF English Graduate Symposium on April 5, 2019.
Quilting Connections with Lake Highland Preparatory School
December 11, 2018 Students at Lake Highland Preparatory School learned from UCF School of Visual Arts and Design and Nicholson School of Communication and Media faculty to create mixed media optical art pieces for Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Educational Center, City of Orlando – Government...
Music faculty Ayako Yonetani and Yoon Joo Hwang invited abroad for masterclasses
December 07, 2018 Professor of violin and viola Ayako Yonetani gave a masterclass in Taiwan and bassoon assistant professor Yoon Joo Hwang gave masterclasses in Shanghai and Shenzhen.
Veterans Legacy Program launches into 2019
December 07, 2018 After a successful year of initiatives, Veterans Month and a commemoration in St. Augustine, UCF’s Veterans Legacy Program team reflects on the year and looks forward into 2019.
I AM UCF encourages creativity, rewards with scholarship
December 07, 2018 The I Am UCF Digital Storytelling Initiative allows students to get creative by fusing together writing, performance, visual displays and digital media.
Praxis: 2018 Fall BFA Exhibition at the UCF Art Gallery
December 06, 2018 Beginning November 15, Praxis, the fall 2018 bi-annual exhibition showcased work by graduating students studying book arts, ceramics, drawing, experimental animation, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture and allowed them to display their research and specialized artistic practice. The exhibition was on display from November 15 through December 6, 2018...