College of Arts and Humanities Announces Department and School Leadership Appointments
August 12, 2026 The UCF College of Arts and Humanities will welcome new and returning academic leaders this fall.
Welcoming New Faculty Members to the College of Arts and Humanities
August 11, 2026 The UCF College of Arts and Humanities welcomes new faculty members joining our college in fall 2026! Department of English Conner Dylan Bassett, Assistant Professor Conner Dylan Bassett received his MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and his Ph.D. in Creative Writing from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Before joining...
UCF Announces Keri Watson as Director of the School of Visual Arts and Design
August 06, 2026 The UCF College of Arts and Humanities announces the appointment of Dr. Keri Watson as director of the School of Visual Arts and Design.
UCF Grad Helps Shape Humanity’s Next Giant Leap
August 05, 2026 Alex Williams ’09 discovered a path for his creative interests at UCF — and now he’s helping design the future of human spaceflight at Virgin Galactic.
SVAD Students Gain Professional Experience Through Polasek Museum Exhibition
August 03, 2026 SVAD students showcased their work and gained real-world experience through a collaborative exhibition at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens.
UCF Art Gallery 2025–26 Exhibition Roundup
July 27, 2026 The 2025-2026 academic year was another dynamic year for the UCF Art Gallery, which hosted eight exhibitions showcasing the work of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and distinguished artists from around the country.
‘I want a redo’: How a dropout joined the Order of Pegasus in pursuit of her master’s degree
May 27, 2026 After dropping out of UCF almost 23 years ago, a master’s student in studio art and design, never thought she’d return, let alone be inducted into the Order of Pegasus.
Fresh Squeezed 10 Marks a Decade of Juicy New Art at the Morean
May 13, 2026 SVAD alumni are featured in Fresh Squeezed 10 at the Morean Arts Center, on view through June 25.
Creating Community Through Art: A Graduate Spotlight on Kenyari Gil Rosario
May 08, 2026 UCF MFA graduate Kenyari Gil Rosario uses participatory art and community partnerships to spark conversations around neurodivergence and mental health.
UCF Students Sweep Scholarships at Creative South Conference
May 08, 2026 UCF School of Visual Arts and Design students built connections and confidence needed to succeed in the industry at the premiere design conference.
Annual CAH Staff Awards Honor Excellence and Service
May 08, 2026 On May 7, the UCF College of Arts and Humanities hosted its annual Staff Awards ceremony, celebrating the dedication, excellence and lasting contributions of its staff members. The event underscored the college’s ongoing commitment to recognizing the vital role staff play in the university’s success.
Artist Mär Martinez explores the threads that bind and separate us in new exhibition
May 05, 2026 SVAD alum and Fullbright scholar Mär Martinez presents her first solo exhibition at the Art & History Museums of Maitland.
Faculty adviser fosters multidisciplinary relationship in music, visual media
May 01, 2026 UCF’s Stella Sung blends music and visual media to inspire students through multidisciplinary collaboration.
New ‘Art of AI’ course sparks controversy about the technology’s place in the arts
May 01, 2026 UCF animation and visualization students share concerns about how the new “Art of AI” course could influence the role of artificial intelligence in their education.
Crealdé celebrates America250 with people, places and ideas
May 01, 2026 The UCF School of Visual Arts and Design partners with Crealdé School of Art to showcase Jenkins Scholars’ work exploring identity, heritage, and resilience in the American Mosaic exhibition.
UCF Celebrates the Arts showcases campuswide creativity
April 29, 2026 UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026 showcased student and faculty creativity and community engagement across a wide range of performances, exhibitions, and interactive experiences.
Steve Lotz, Orlando artist and founder of UCF’s art department, dies at 87
April 24, 2026 School of Visual Arts and Design founding chairperson and Professor Emeritus Steve Lotz passed away at 87, leaving a lasting legacy at UCF and within the broader arts community.
CAH Faculty Excellence Recognized Through 2026 Promotions
April 16, 2026 The annual process includes multiple levels of evaluation involving peer review, college committees and university leadership.
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.
Art gallery opens new exhibition, featuring intimate work of master’s students
March 04, 2026 Last week, the UCF Art Gallery opened its 2026 MFA exhibition, The Rooms We Build, inviting visitors into the immersive and deeply personal worlds created by six student artists.
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College of Arts and Humanities Announces Department and School Leadership Appointments
August 12, 2026 The UCF College of Arts and Humanities will welcome new and returning academic leaders this fall.
Welcoming New Faculty Members to the College of Arts and Humanities
August 11, 2026 The UCF College of Arts and Humanities welcomes new faculty members joining our college in fall 2026! Department of English Conner Dylan Bassett, Assistant Professor Conner Dylan Bassett received his MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and his Ph.D. in Creative Writing from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Before joining...
UCF Announces Keri Watson as Director of the School of Visual Arts and Design
August 06, 2026 The UCF College of Arts and Humanities announces the appointment of Dr. Keri Watson as director of the School of Visual Arts and Design.
UCF Grad Helps Shape Humanity’s Next Giant Leap
August 05, 2026 Alex Williams ’09 discovered a path for his creative interests at UCF — and now he’s helping design the future of human spaceflight at Virgin Galactic.
SVAD Students Gain Professional Experience Through Polasek Museum Exhibition
August 03, 2026 SVAD students showcased their work and gained real-world experience through a collaborative exhibition at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens.
UCF Art Gallery 2025–26 Exhibition Roundup
July 27, 2026 The 2025-2026 academic year was another dynamic year for the UCF Art Gallery, which hosted eight exhibitions showcasing the work of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and distinguished artists from around the country.
‘I want a redo’: How a dropout joined the Order of Pegasus in pursuit of her master’s degree
May 27, 2026 After dropping out of UCF almost 23 years ago, a master’s student in studio art and design, never thought she’d return, let alone be inducted into the Order of Pegasus.
Fresh Squeezed 10 Marks a Decade of Juicy New Art at the Morean
May 13, 2026 SVAD alumni are featured in Fresh Squeezed 10 at the Morean Arts Center, on view through June 25.
Creating Community Through Art: A Graduate Spotlight on Kenyari Gil Rosario
May 08, 2026 UCF MFA graduate Kenyari Gil Rosario uses participatory art and community partnerships to spark conversations around neurodivergence and mental health.
UCF Students Sweep Scholarships at Creative South Conference
May 08, 2026 UCF School of Visual Arts and Design students built connections and confidence needed to succeed in the industry at the premiere design conference.
Annual CAH Staff Awards Honor Excellence and Service
May 08, 2026 On May 7, the UCF College of Arts and Humanities hosted its annual Staff Awards ceremony, celebrating the dedication, excellence and lasting contributions of its staff members. The event underscored the college’s ongoing commitment to recognizing the vital role staff play in the university’s success.
Artist Mär Martinez explores the threads that bind and separate us in new exhibition
May 05, 2026 SVAD alum and Fullbright scholar Mär Martinez presents her first solo exhibition at the Art & History Museums of Maitland.
Faculty adviser fosters multidisciplinary relationship in music, visual media
May 01, 2026 UCF’s Stella Sung blends music and visual media to inspire students through multidisciplinary collaboration.
New ‘Art of AI’ course sparks controversy about the technology’s place in the arts
May 01, 2026 UCF animation and visualization students share concerns about how the new “Art of AI” course could influence the role of artificial intelligence in their education.
Crealdé celebrates America250 with people, places and ideas
May 01, 2026 The UCF School of Visual Arts and Design partners with Crealdé School of Art to showcase Jenkins Scholars’ work exploring identity, heritage, and resilience in the American Mosaic exhibition.
UCF Celebrates the Arts showcases campuswide creativity
April 29, 2026 UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026 showcased student and faculty creativity and community engagement across a wide range of performances, exhibitions, and interactive experiences.
Steve Lotz, Orlando artist and founder of UCF’s art department, dies at 87
April 24, 2026 School of Visual Arts and Design founding chairperson and Professor Emeritus Steve Lotz passed away at 87, leaving a lasting legacy at UCF and within the broader arts community.
CAH Faculty Excellence Recognized Through 2026 Promotions
April 16, 2026 The annual process includes multiple levels of evaluation involving peer review, college committees and university leadership.
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.
Art gallery opens new exhibition, featuring intimate work of master’s students
March 04, 2026 Last week, the UCF Art Gallery opened its 2026 MFA exhibition, The Rooms We Build, inviting visitors into the immersive and deeply personal worlds created by six student artists.