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.
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.
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.
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting College UCF alum Melissa Mitchum ’18 provides advice to help new students make the most of their college experience.
Learning to Ask for Help As a new mom struggling with anxiety, depression, and working from home with a toddler, I turned to UCF’s Employee Assistant Program to help me learn how to cope and feel like myself again.
UCF Journalism Student on the Impact of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Shooting Alexandra Sullivan was a first-year student on the school’s yearbook staff at the time of the 2018 shooting. She shares how media coverage of the event changed her view on the field and how she helped pay tribute to the 17 people tragically killed.
