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UCF’s McClenty Hunter Jr. Performs on Grammy Award-Winning Album

February 06, 2026  Assistant Professor of Jazz Drums McClenty Hunter Jr. performed on “Without Further Ado, Vol. 1,” the GRAMMY Award-winning album by the Christian McBride Big Band.

UCF Alumnus’s Band, Narrative, Rocks its Role in “One Man, Two Guvnors”

February 05, 2026  UCF Music alumni Christian Snedeker ’24 and Daniel Tenbusch ’24 serve as associate and assistant music directors and musicians for Theatre UCF’s production of Richard Bean’s wild farce, One Man, Two Guvnors. Read all about the collaboration and more in the interview with Snedeker, below. What’s the backstory of how...

Theatre UCF’s “One Man, Two Guvnors” is all laughs

February 02, 2026  Orlando Sentinel arts writer Matt Palm attended the final dress rehearsal of One Man, Two Guvnors to review Theatre UCF’s production. He praised the cast’s comedic performances and the creative team’s bold yet balanced design choices.

A Century of Impact: Orlando Family Stage Turns 100

February 02, 2026  UCF will celebrate alongside community partner Orlando Family Stage (OFS) as the theatre marks its 100th anniversary. 

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.

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!