UCF Students Win Southeast Regional Ethics Bowl

November 07, 2022  On Saturday, Nov. 5, the UCF Ethics Bowl team won the Southeast Regional Ethics Bowl, making this their second regional championship in three years.

The Therapeutic Benefits of Creating Art

November 01, 2022  Professor Emerita of Philosophy and Humanities Kristin Congdon reports the benefits of creating art.

UCF Class Spotlight: Encountering the Humanities – Monsters and Mad Scientists

October 17, 2022  This themed course explores how monsters are used in literature, film, philosophy and art across time to represent how science and technology shape our understanding of what it means to be human, alive or (un)dead.

CAH Events: Cancellations and Postponements Due to Hurricane Ian

September 27, 2022  The UCF campus will be closed for operations on Wednesday and Thursday, and classes are also canceled on Friday. All public events scheduled for those days will be canceled or rescheduled.

Spotlight 2022: Year-In-Review

September 22, 2022  The positive impact the arts and humanities has on our community is evident. From the expertise our professors lend on a daily basis to the talents of our students, the people in our college accomplish great things. Read about them in our annual report, Spotlight 2022.

Meet New Faculty in the Arts and Humanities

August 29, 2022  The College of Arts and Humanities welcomes the faculty members that joined our college this fall!

UCF Welcomes 4,000 New Graduate Students to Campus for Fall 2022

August 22, 2022  Students are encouraged to attend welcome events throughout the first week, meet with faculty and other students, and engage with academic resources.

CAH Welcomes New Faces, Roles to Staff and Administration

August 08, 2022  The College of Arts and Humanities extends a welcome to new and familiar faces during the transition of some critical administrative and staff roles.

Faculty Granted Promotion and Tenure

June 03, 2022  UCF awarded 22 faculty in the arts and humanities promotion and tenure. Consideration for promotion and tenure takes nearly an entire academic year as faculty are evaluated on three main areas: research, teaching and service.

Associate Dean Lynn Hepner to Retire in August

April 25, 2022  Associate Dean Lynn Hepner ’95MA is retiring from UCF on August 7. Her ability to anticipate the needs of the college and to provide the right data at the right time has made her invaluable to CAH.

Thank You Knight Nation for Record-Breaking UCF Day of Giving 2022

April 08, 2022  “We asked for a ‘little help from our friends’ this year, and our friends delivered,” says Jeff Moore, dean of the College of Arts and Humanities.

What Is Ramadan?

April 06, 2022  UCF’s program director of Islamic studies discusses the month-long celebration and how to be respectful of those who partake in it.

NSM Today: UCF Panelists Discuss COVID-19 Pandemic, Explore Historical Contexts

March 28, 2022  Four UCF professors examined the COVID-19 pandemic and drew comparisons by exploring historical contexts of past epidemics in the United States on Friday.

8 CAH Faculty Members Honored at UCF's 3rd Authors Celebration

March 03, 2022  Eight faculty members with the College of Arts and Humanities were honored for their works, which ranged from novels to textbooks.

Knight Star Awards Recognize Dedication and Exemplary Service

March 02, 2022  Since 1972, the Knight Star Awards have honored the staff who help make our university a warm, welcoming place to grow, learn and succeed.

Department of Philosophy Chair Michael Strawser Featured in 'Philosophy Now'

February 03, 2022  Department Chair and Professor of Philosophy Michael Strawser was featured by Philosophy Now, a bimonthly magazine that shares articles on all aspects of Western philosophy.

Florida Humanities "Greater Good: Humanities in Academia Grants" Awarded to Four Units

January 04, 2022  In October, four units in the UCF College of Arts and Humanities were awarded Greater Good: Humanities in Academia Grants.

Engaging in Ethical Dialogue About the COVID-19 Pandemic

November 03, 2021  Dr. Luciana Garbayo, assistant professor of philosophy and medical education, engages in ethical dialogue about the COVID-19 pandemic and public health with the community.

Philosophy Professors Stacey DiLiberto and Karina Cespedes Embrace Cultural Identity in Their Research

October 08, 2021  As Stacey DiLiberto and Karina Cespedes see it, Hispanic Heritage Month provides an opportunity for the nation to celebrate the cultural identity of Hispanic and Latinx people; but their cultural identities are connected with their personal and professional identities year-round.

Spotlight: UCF College of Arts and Humanities 2020–21 Year-in-Review

September 09, 2021  Spotlight, our college’s annual year-in-review, features stories, photos and videos that shine a light on the impact of the arts and humanities.