Original Compositions a Focal Point of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026
March 20, 2026 When creative works take center stage at UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026, among them will be original compositions highlighting the ingenuity of the university’s students and faculty.
2026 Founders’ Day Honorees
March 13, 2026 Faculty, staff, and students from the College of Arts and Humanities are being recognized at UCF’s Founders Day on April 1.
Orlando Family Stage Sets the Mark with UCF Collaboration
March 03, 2026 UCF’s multi-faceted partnership with the Orlando Family Stage has led to decades of impact in the local and broader theater communities.
Finding Her Voice: Amber Farish ’13 and the Power of Making Music Together
February 17, 2026 From UCF’s music program to a thriving career in Chicago, Amber Farish ’13 shares how community, versatility and a love of making music together shaped her path as a performer and educator.
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.