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UF’s Carter Conference examines Africa’s future
The Center for African Studies hosted its annual Gwendolen M. Carter Conference, convening experts, scholars, and community members to tackle pressing issues in Africa.
Recent
Mellon Foundation grant recognizes UF Women’s Studies Department strengths
The Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies has been selected as a recipient of a prestigious ‘Affirming Multivocal Humanities’ grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
UF honors legacy of William and Grace Dial with renaming of Dial Center
UF transforms the Dial Center into the William & Grace Dial Center for Speech and Communication Studies, reflecting its expanded interdisciplinary focus and marking a pivotal moment in the center's evolution.
New study finds a significant relationship between partisan politics and consumer sentiments
Hector Sandoval’s findings reveal that Floridian consumers exhibit greater confidence about economic conditions when their favored political party is in charge
Rare access to hammerhead shark embryos reveals secrets of its unique head development
Rare access to specimens provides first-ever look at captivating process.
Alumni Spotlight
Honoring Archie Carr’s Legacy
Celebrating legendary researcher Archie Carr and the work of UF researchers carrying on his mission.
CLAS In The News
Firewood Displays Are So Popular, Even Gas-Fireplace Owners Want In
Historian Sean Adams, author of "Home Fires: How Americans Kept Warm in the Nineteenth Century," traces the origins of a home decor trend.
Dolphin spotted ‘playing with his food’ in Florida video. Why they do it.
After a video of a dolphin tossing around a fish as it ate gained traction online, Associate Instructional Professor of Biology Stefanie Gazda explains this strange, almost human-like behavior.
A Florida earthquake? Really? Initial skepticism gives way to science. Here’s why
Associate Professor of Geology Ray Russo weighs in on a rare occurrence for the Sunshine State: an off-shore earthquake.
Study reveals “lying for Trump” trend among mail-in voters in Florida
Findings from a UF-led study indicate a notable trend of deceptive practices associated with mail-in voting among voters in Florida who support Trump.
Research
Pushing the boundary on ultralow frequency gravitational waves
Assistant Professor of Physics Jeff Dror takes a leap forward in the quest to unravel the origins of these mysterious waves.
Astrobiologist Amy Williams shows young women in STEM that the sky is the limit
Amy Williams, an astrobiologist and assistant geology professor at the University of Florida, conducts groundbreaking Mars research.
Study reveals compounding risks of atmospheric river storms
A new study shows that back-to-back atmospheric river events don’t just result in economic damage but also lead to compounded risks.
Climate change threatens global forest carbon sequestration, study finds
UF biologists show the impacts of human-caused climate change on the health of U.S. forests using national-scale forest inventory data.
Awards & Honors
UF announces 10th Gates Cambridge Scholar
UF math students excel in annual SCUDEM competition
2024 College Teaching/Advising Award Winners Revealed
New book challenges ideas about 20th century Black feminism
UF Phi Alpha Delta Clinches 13th Consecutive Win at National Mock Trial
CLAS Videos
Q&A: Engaging LGBTQ+ and Latinx Communities
Roberto Abreu, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, discusses his research focusing on the intersection of LGBTQ+ and Latinx identities. Video by Peyton McElaney with graphics by Pristina Kuo.