Mon Feb 21
In episode 19 — the fourth of season two of Knights Do That — we speak with Brandon Nightingale ’16 ’19MA, a UCF 30 Under 30 alumni and the archivist at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida. In this episode, Nightingale discusses how his journey starting at UCF as an electrical engineering major has led…
Thu Feb 10
Every year, UCF brings its best and brightest artists to Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for a large-scale celebration of the things that make our world more interesting and beautiful. This year, UCF Celebrates the Arts is bigger than ever, with a multi-day production of an award-winning, family-friendly musical, concerts in the new Steinmetz Hall,…
Wed Feb 2
Events of the past few days have been difficult for many. From bomb threats at historically black colleges and universities in Florida and around the nation to local demonstrations of anti-Semitism, many in our community are affected by these distressing acts. As Knights, we stand together to condemn hate, bigotry and acts of intimidation, in…
Tue Feb 1
Once again in 2022, a time of new beginnings is upon us as the Lunar New Year begins Feb. 1, kicking off the Year of the Tiger. A solar year — the time it takes Earth to orbit the sun — lasts around 365 days, while a lunar year, or 12 full cycles of the…
Tue Feb 1
Even in the darkest of times, storytelling can shine a light. Theatre UCF’s immersive, stirring production of Indecent demonstrates just that, transporting audiences to the early 20th century and weaving a tale of the transformative power of art. The show opened on Thursday, Jan. 28 and received a standing ovation from its enraptured audience. Indecent, written by Pulitzer…
Tue Feb 1
Every year, UCF brings its best and brightest artists to Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for a large-scale celebration of the things that make our world more interesting and beautiful. This year, UCF Celebrates the Arts is bigger than ever, with a multi-day production of an award-winning, family-friendly musical, concerts in the new Steinmetz Hall,…
Tue Jan 25
On February 10, the UCF History Department will host a Faculty Book Talk in the Morgridge International Reading Center’s Gallery. Department chair and associate professor Peter Larson, associate lecturer David Head and associate professor John M. Sacher will discuss their recent publications, with topics ranging from medieval England to Civil War-era America. Sacher’s new book, Confederate Conscription and…
Tue Jan 25
The next time you find yourself stuck in I-4’s infamous traffic, be sure to look up — you just might have a chance to spot some incredible artwork by UCF artis On Jan. 10, the Downtown Arts District launched The Corridor Project Billboard Exhibition, a sky-high exhibition featuring the artwork of 30 Orlando-based artists on billboards…
Thu Jan 20
Whether it’s solving the world’s biggest problems or investigating the potential of novel discoveries, researchers at UCF are on the edge scientific breakthroughs that aim to make an impact. Through the Research in 60 Seconds series, student and faculty researchers condense their complex studies into bite-sized summaries so you can know how and why Knights plan…
Thu Jan 20
From a guide to the Holy Roman Empire to an essay on gendered roles in medieval and early modern England, UCF history professors have published a wide variety of work in the past few months. We’ve rounded up the latest places you can explore research by the department’s faculty members: Duncan Hardy Assistant professor Duncan…
Wed Jan 19
Associate professor and coordinator of music education Kelly A. Miller was named the Florida Music Education Association’s 2022 College Music Educator of the Year. FMEA is a not-for-profit professional education association that serves and supports music education across the state. “I am truly grateful and honored to be the recipient of such a prestigious award,” says…
Wed Jan 12
On January 13, the Flying Horse Editions Exhibition will open at the UCF Art Gallery. The exhibition commemorates the 30th anniversary of the collaborative research studio and publisher of limited-edition prints, artist books and art objects by internationally renowned artists. “Each of the 75 artworks on view vary in subject, conceptual motivation, context and intention, but all…
Mon Jan 10
As the Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities (ZORA! Festival) enters its 33rd season with an expanded, year-round calendar of in-person and virtual events, one can only marvel at the entrepreneurial spirit and future-minded vision of the executive team that leads the Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community, Inc. (PEC), the organization which presents…
Fri Jan 7
In October, four units in the UCF College of Arts and Humanities were awarded Greater Good: Humanities in Academia Grants. According to Florida Humanities, the statewide, nonprofit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities, this grant provides funding to humanities-related departments associated with Florida colleges and universities to support community programming that seeks to broaden…
Tue Jan 4
Seventy years ago this week, Harry and Harriette Moore were assassinated when a bomb hidden under their house was detonated. The bombing demonstrates how Florida played a significant role in Black Americans’ fight for civil rights — more so than is often acknowledged. Supported by his wife, Harry Moore spent two decades registering Black voters,…
Fri Dec 17
For Khalifa White â16, it was a matter of when she would perform on Broadway, not if. An alumna of the Musical Theatre BFA program, she has been performing onstage since graduation, working professionally for Norwegian Cruise Lines, the Walt Disney World Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland. Following her dreams to New York City, she performed…
Fri Dec 17
Each year Kwanzaa-a seven-day celebration traditional to the African American community-takes place Dec. 26-Jan. 1. Derived from the Swahili phase mutanda ya kwanzaa, which means “first fruits,” Kwanzaa was first celebrated in 1966 and reinforces traditions across the continent of Africa. “Kwanzaa was created by Maulana Karenga, an Africana studies adjunct professor, and other indiviuals in the Los…
Wed Dec 15
This Friday, Opera Orlando will premiere its first commissioned new work based on Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings’ book The Secret River. The opera’s music was composed by Pegasus Professor Stella Sung, director of the UCF Center for Research and Education in Arts, Technology and Entertainment. Sung was first introduced to The Secret River when a friend brought the children’s book…
Tue Dec 14
As you read this, there’s a good chance I’m practicing music. And if I’m practicing music, most likely it’s on a vibraphone. To me, the vibraphone feels natural. Playing it makes me, well, it just makes me happy. It isn’t an instrument you see very often. Maybe you’ve never even heard of one. Only two…
Mon Dec 6
Every year on Dec. 7, we observe National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day — a time to honor the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The attack, referred to by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as “a date that will live in infamy,” was the catalyst for…