UCF Collaborates with the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum to Annotate Seminole Tribe Archives
October 09, 2023 The Department of Writing and Rhetoric’s community-based research project challenges colonial stereotypes in mid-20th century Florida newspapers to provide historical accuracy and context for anyone engaging with the museum’s database.
Theatre Alum Parker Slaybaugh ’13 and Brother Develop App for Performing Arts
October 06, 2023 Pre-Pro, a new app developed by Parker and Blakely Slaybaugh, allows creators of any level of expertise to visualize every type of event including live performances, including film and dance, to concerts and weddings.
UCF’s Limbitless Solutions Selected as a 2023 Disney Grant Recipient
October 05, 2023 The UCF-based research center was one of 19 nonprofits selected as part of Disney’s ongoing community outreach efforts. SVAD faculty member Matt Dombrowski ’05 ’08MFA co-leads development of the video games that helps the children learn how to use the arms.
Tison Pugh’s Game Studies Book Recognized as a Top Teaching Tool
October 03, 2023 Teaching Games and Game Studies, a book co-edited by UCF Pegasus Professor of English Tison Pugh, has received an honorable mention for the 2023 Teaching Literature Book Award.
Orlando Sentinel: Comic comfort food in Theatre UCF’s ‘Chicken & Biscuits’
September 26, 2023 Orlando Sentinel arts writer Matthew J. Palm reviewed Theatre UCF’s production of “Chicken & Biscuits” by Douglas Lyons.
Behind the Scenes with Chris Brown ’05
September 21, 2023 As the Executive Director of Orlando Family Stage, Chris Brown ’05 is on a mission to “empower young people to be brave and empathetic by creating quality theatrical experiences.”
Orlando Weekly: UCF art gallery exhibition ‘Covering Carbon’ explores the mysteries of coal, oil and plastic
September 21, 2023 The UCF Art Gallery presents Kathleen Thum’s solo exhibition, “Covering Carbon.”
Art Bytes: Fall 2023
September 13, 2023 UCF’s School of Visual Arts and Design (SVAD) celebrates the achievements of faculty, alumni and students as they unleash their potential in various creative endeavors. Join us in recognizing them for their efforts within the art field this fall.
Themed Experience students create concepts for Alterface’s The Wander
September 13, 2023 Five students in UCF’s Themed Experience program gained hands-on industry experience by collaborating with Alterface’s new interactive technology, The Wander.
Laughter, Love and Family Drama Collide in Chicken & Biscuits at Theatre UCF
September 12, 2023 UCF’s School of Performing Arts presents the first production of Theatre UCF’s 2023-2024 season: Chicken & Biscuits, a side-splitting comedy filled with heartfelt moments, and unforgettable characters.
National Arts in Education Week at UCF: Local Trumpet Player Inspires Future Musicians
September 12, 2023 Trumpet player Rob Smith is a Winter Park native who spent Thursday evening performing for student musicians at UCF’s Rehearsal Hall. His transparency and vulnerability with the students inspired a conversation after the performance.
Eurasian Lecture Series Launches Students Toward Global Citizenship
September 11, 2023 This semester, the UCF College of Arts and Humanities is helping students reach for the stars in a new way—as global citizens of the UCF community.
NSM Today: Shedding light on the dark side of fossil fuels piece by piece
September 06, 2023 South Carolina artist and Clemson University professor Kathleen Thum’s “Covering Carbon” exhibit at the UCF Art Gallery draws attention to the complicated relationship between humans and their dependence on fossil fuels.
Welcoming New Staff, Faculty and Administration to the School of Visual Arts and Design
September 06, 2023 The School of Visual Arts and Design welcomes new administration, staff and faculty members.
UCF’s FPEP Continues to Aid Central Florida Inmates
September 05, 2023 Students and staff gathered to learn more about the Florida Prison Education Project, also known as FPEP.
Limbitless Solutions Receives Epic MegaGrant to Create Multiplayer Prosthetics-Training Game
September 01, 2023 UCF professors and Limbitless Solutions will expand their catalog of bionic-limb-training games with help from an Epic MegaGrant from Epic Games.
Russian Language Camp Strengthens Cultural Understanding
September 01, 2023 The first cohort of the recently expanded STARTALK program has completed their residential summer camp.
Welcoming New Faculty Members to the College of Arts and Humanities
August 22, 2023 The UCF College of Arts and Humanities welcomes new faculty members joining our college this upcoming fall semester!
UCF Alumni Announces 2023 Shining Knights Award Recipients
August 22, 2023 The awards include the Distinguished Alumni, John C. and Martha Hitt Honorary Alumni, Young Alumni and Distinguished Student awards.
CAH Funded Research: 2022–23
August 14, 2023 2022–2023 funded research projects involving the UCF College of Arts and Humanities.