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Safeguarding Mental Health A Marching Rountable
August 23, 2024 UCF music professor Michael Morrow emphasizes UCF’s proactive approach to addressing mental health issues within marching bands.
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Alligators and swamp buggies: How a roadside attraction in Orlando staved off extinction
August 23, 2024 UCF history professor James Clark weighs in on Gatorland’s significance as a cultural and historical landmark in Florida and its evolution below.
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Pirates don’t leave a paper trail. Did Jean Lafitte and crew spend time in Lake Charles?
August 22, 2024 UCF historian David Head investigates if pirate Jean Lafitte buried treasure at Lake Charles.
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Welcoming New Faculty Members to the College of Arts and Humanities
August 07, 2024 The UCF College of Arts and Humanities welcomes new faculty members joining our college in fall 2024.
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Gilman Scholars Making a Difference in World and Beyond
August 06, 2024 Fifteen UCF students, including Arielle Colon from the College of Arts and Humanities, have been selected for the Gilman Scholarship, a study abroad program.
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Dr. Brian Miller Appointed Chair of Department of History
August 05, 2024 The UCF College of Arts and Humanities announces the appointment of Dr. Brian Craig Miller as professor and chair of the Department of History, effective August 8, 2024. Miller brings years of experience and a passion for teaching, research and service to the role.
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UCF Knights, Alums Represented in College Football 25
July 24, 2024 From being a Marching Knight to a 3D environment/lighting artist, Victoria Torres ’24 has a unique perspective on the development of EA SPORTS’ latest video game.
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UCF Theatre Studies Alum to Represent at 2024 Paris Summer Olympics
July 24, 2024 Alum Kristen Thomas ’16 will compete as a rugby traveling reserve for Team USA.
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CAH Faculty Honored with Promotion and Tenure in 2024
July 10, 2024 The College of Arts and Humanities is proud to celebrate the success and achievements of our faculty.
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Why Should You Study Italian in Florida?
July 09, 2024 Chiara Mazzucchelli, the Neil Euliano chair and director of UCF’s Italian studies program, shares five potential benefits of studying the language.
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UCF Preserves and Honors Veterans’ Legacies
July 09, 2024 The Veterans Legacy Program at UCF is dedicated to honoring and sharing the untold stories of veterans, preserving their experiences for future generations.
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UCF Art in State Finalist Review Meeting
July 08, 2024 The Art Selection Committee for UCF’s Art in State program will hold a Finalist Review Meeting for the Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion, UCF College of Nursing project on July 12.
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Behind the Curtain: Theatre UCF Seen Through Actor’s Film Photography
June 27, 2024 Take a special look into the unique perspective of Theatre UCF student Justin Joseph Rotolo.
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UCF VLP Institute Honors World War II Veterans and Educators in St. Augustine
June 14, 2024 The UCF Veterans Legacy Program is continuing its important work of memorializing veterans with the second annual UCF VLP Institute.
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From UCF to Carnegie Hall: Alum Prepares to Make Debut
June 12, 2024 David Redman ’10MA anticipates his Carnegie Hall debut, where he’ll perform Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living with 150 voices from around the world, accompanied by the New England Symphonic Ensemble.
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Through Her Lens: Exploring the Legacy of Ula Stoeckl, a Tribute by alumna Rachel Braaten
June 10, 2024 Rachel Braaten, a distinguished alumna of the Texts and Technology PhD program at the University of Central Florida (UCF), brings her own distinct perspective to the exploration of Stoeckl’s legacy, a perspective that is both scholarly and creative.
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Pegasus PlayLab Explores the Importance of New Play Development
May 30, 2024 Theatre UCF’s Pegasus PlayLab gives new play development the power to challenge norms, provoke thoughts, and spark conversation, keeping theater fresh and engaging for audiences.
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SVAD Alum and Faculty Member Ashley Taylor ’11 Selected as Adobe Creator Class team partner for Orlando Pride
May 28, 2024 Ashley Taylor has been recognized by Adobe and the National Women’s Soccer League for her innovative projects showcasing the intersection of fans and the sport.
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Windermere High valedictorian receives diploma and BA in English from UCF in the same month
May 23, 2024 Valedictorian Mariana Nijensohn will graduate from both Windermere High School and the University of Central Florida this month.
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Theatre UCF Unveils 2024-25 Season: Exploring Diversity, Resilience, and the Human Spirit
May 17, 2024 Theatre UCF is thrilled to announce the 2024-25 season, featuring a dynamic array of productions that include thought-provoking dramas, exhilarating musicals, and stories brimming with the intent to inspire and entertain.