Orlando Sentinel’s Orlando Theater Best of 2025
December 04, 2025 Students, faculty, staff and alumni from UCF have been recognized by Matthew J. Palm in the Orlando Sentinel’s Orlando Theater Best of 2025.
UCF’s themed experience director recognized on 2025 theme park influencer list
December 02, 2025 Peter Weishar named among creative leaders redefining the themed experience industry.
UCF researchers use music and saliva to better understand Alzheimer’s
December 02, 2025 University of Central Florida scientists are analyzing saliva from dementia patients to learn how music supports aging brains.
UCF alum, theme park expert returns to enhance themed experience education
December 02, 2025 A UCF alum and themed experience expert shares five key insights every student should know about storytelling.
Unbridled: The Flying Horse Big Band Meets George Garzone
November 21, 2025 Led by Jeff Rupert, UCF’s premier jazz ensemble, The Flying Horse Big Band, recently dropped its 9th studio album, Unbridled, to high acclaim. The dynamic album, released on Flying Horse Records, is a collaboration with legendary saxophonist and educator George Garzone. In a review for Paris-Move, Thierry De Clemensat praised...
Talking Story: How Stories Become Legends
November 17, 2025 Panelists discussed how stories shape traditions, inspire communities, and even influence large-scale projects such as multi-billion-dollar theme parks.
Project Spotlight Highlights Student’s Written Work with One Act Play Festival
November 13, 2025 UCF’s Project Spotlight hosted a one-act play festival made up entirely of student-written, directed, and performed work.
UCF Applauds 7 Top Faculty at 2025 Luminary Awards
November 03, 2025 The 2025 Luminary Awards recognize UCF’s brightest stars, including two College of Arts and Humanities faculty members.
Backstage Spotlight: Goosebumps the Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium
October 30, 2025 Orlando Family Stage interviews scenic designer and UCF associate professor Tim Brown.
Carl Fischer Returns as Artist in Residence for Third Semester at University of Central Florida
October 30, 2025 Carl Fischer returns to UCF’s School of Performing Arts as artist-in-residence.
Valencia, UCF programs teach students to craft immersive experiences, land theme park jobs
October 30, 2025 UCF’s themed experience master’s program helps future creators design immersive worlds.
UCF alumnus Justin Matthew Sargent Shares How to ‘Survive the Madness’ of Showbiz
October 15, 2025 Alumnus Justin Sargent shares his journey to Broadway, highlighting the people and places that impacted him.
UCF Alumna Joins the Netflix Cast of Black Rabbit
October 15, 2025 Theatre alumna Abby Jarros was casted in the new Netflix show Black Rabbit.
The League of Extraordinary Storytellers Episode 10: Peter Weishar
September 16, 2025 In this podcast episode, Theron Skees talks with Peter Weishar about teaching the next generation of themed experience leaders how to create unforgettable worlds.
14 Indie Video Game Soundtracks to Listen to While Studying
September 16, 2025 Celebrate National Video Games Day with study music recommendations from Associate Professor of Music Theory Will Ayers.
Meet Ben Vasko, UCF’s Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium
August 19, 2025 After working with UCF for two years as a visiting professor, Ben Vasko has been promoted to a full-time position as an assistant professor. His hard work and community building earned him this position, creating a lasting impact at UCF.
Welcoming New Faculty Members to the College of Arts and Humanities
August 07, 2025 The UCF College of Arts and Humanities welcomes new faculty members joining our college in fall 2025!
How Arts Education Rewires Young Brains for Academic Success
July 31, 2025 Neuroscience research shows that arts education is a major driver of cognitive development, with benefits far beyond creative expression.
UCF Wind Ensemble Receives Prestigious Invitation to Perform at the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Southern Division Conference
July 31, 2025 The UCF Wind Ensemble was one of six ensembles invited to perform at the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Southern Division Conference. This year’s conference will be hosted at the University of South Florida in Tampa, February 19-21, 2026, and the ensemble’s performance will be at 7 PM on...
Theatre UCF’s 2024–25 Season: A Year of Bold Stories and Transformative Learning
July 11, 2025 Theatre UCF’s 2024–25 season was more than a lineup of plays. It was a yearlong exploration of identity, resilience and creativity that challenged students to grow as artists and professionals and gave them the chance to perform for 11,032 patrons.