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Modern Languages and Literatures Professor Uses Passion to Build Up Programs

December 19, 2023  Maria Cristina Santana-Rogers, Associate Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures says, “to be a woman is to be creating change,” in an NSM Today article.

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.

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.

Santana-Rogers Leaves a Legacy with Women’s and Gender Studies

May 23, 2022  After 13 years at the helm, Dr. Maria C. Santana-Rogers has stepped down as Director of UCF’s Women’s and Gender Studies program, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, social change and student-centered learning.

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.

Women’s and Gender Studies Lecturer Discusses Closing the Gender Wage Gap

March 31, 2022  Anne Bubriski, lecturer of women’s and gender studies, spoke with News 6 WKMG about how we can close the gender wage gap. 

New Lecture Series Features Research in Women’s and Gender Studies

November 16, 2021  This month, the Women’s and Gender Studies program presented the inaugural Gloria Anzaldúa Lecture Series.

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.

Cecilia Rodríguez Milanés and Aimee Denoyelles Featured on “Postdigital Pedagogies of Care” Podcast

June 30, 2021  Cecilia Rodrigez Milanes, professor of English and affiliate faculty with the Women’s and Gender Studies program, and Aimee Denoyelles, an instructional designer with the Center for Distributed Learning, were guests on the podcast Postdigital Pedagogies of Care.

Student Showcase Celebrates Latinx Feminist Voices

June 21, 2021  On March 24, the Women’s and Gender Studies program presented a student showcase in celebration of Women’s History Month and Latinx feminist voices.

Faculty Showcase Celebrates Latinx Voices and Artistic Expression

June 11, 2021  On March 23, the Women’s and Gender Studies program presented a faculty showcase in celebration of Women’s History Month and Latinx feminist voices.

Virtual Event Explores Activism During the COVID-19 Pandemic

June 11, 2021  On March 18, the Women’s and Gender Studies program hosted Change Never Stops: Pandemic Activism, a presentation that shared examples and possibilities for engaging in activism while maintaining protective measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Artists’ Roundtable Celebrates Women’s History Month and AfroLatinx Feminist Voices

May 10, 2021  On March 25, the Women’s and Gender Studies program presented a special talk in celebration of Women’s History Month and AfroLatinx feminist voices.

Staff Awards Recognize Dedication and Exemplary Service

April 29, 2021  The annual college staff awards recognize employees who have delivered exemplary service to the college and UCF.

Graduation Info for 2021 Spring Graduates

April 05, 2021  The commencement ceremony for graduates of the College of Arts and Humanities will be Friday, May 7 at 9 am.

Leandra Preston-Sidler: Women on the Front Lines of COVID-19

March 30, 2021  Leandra Preston-Sidler spoke with Spectrum News about how the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected women. In this three-part series, Preston-Sidler discussed the increased burden of childcare and financial insecurity placed on women throughout the past year.

Women’s History Project Lives on Through Pandemic Challenges

March 23, 2021  A story from the 80s inspired a project that allows current students to help curate the history of influential women at UCF.

UCF Celebrates Women’s History Month 2021

March 15, 2021  This year, the Women’s and Gender Studies Program will celebrate Women’s History Month with Voces Latinx: A Showcase of Students and Faculty Creative Endeavor.