The Naughty List: Krampus, Other Dark Characters as Holiday Traditions As Krampus gains popularity, discover the history behind the folkloric figure and other dark legends connected to the holiday season.
Why Does the U.S. Still Have an Electoral College? Professor of History John Sacher shares insight on the process by which the United States elects its president and vice president, and if it needs to be reconsidered.
Why Should You Study Italian in Florida? Chiara Mazzucchelli, the Neil Euliano chair and director of UCF’s Italian studies program, shares five potential benefits of studying the language.
Why Autism Awareness Alone Isn’t Enough Autism acceptance is the goal for the UCF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities and the 22,000 individuals with autism spectrum disorders they work to support.
The Beloved Community: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Collective Effort to Live, Learn and Love at a University Love for one’s community does not happen automatically or easily. It is created and promoted through respect and dignity for others.
New Habits for the New Year Professor of Educational Psychology Michele Gill shares a few of her favorite things that have helped her with cueing and rewarding new behaviors.
Proud to Be: UCF Alumna, Miss Universe Jamaica’s Caribbean Heritage Is Her Driving Force Being Jamaican is a major part of Toshami Calvin ’19’s identity and something she says she will always claim proudly as she represents the island on a global front.
My Roots Run Deep: UCF Alumna Pays Homage to Her Caribbean Heritage June is Caribbean American Heritage Month, which celebrates the rich history, culture and contributions of Caribbean American people in the U.S. UCF alumna Timanni Walker ’16 shares her admiration for her Jamaican heritage.
The Historical Significance of Juneteenth The Independence Day for Black Americans is grounded in the Emancipation Proclamation’s decree that freedom shall not be repressed.
Creating a Path to Success for Black Male Scholars Educational leadership and higher education faculty member Larry Walker explains the importance of creating supportive communities for Black male researchers as part of our celebration of Black History Month.