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Three interim associate deans appointed within College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The start of the academic year has brought three UF faculty members into new roles as interim cognizant associate deans for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The appointments were announced recently by Interim Dean Mary Watt.

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UF student awarded Obama Foundation public service scholarship

Eduardo Linardi, a University of Florida third-year student, is one of 100 students nationally selected to receive the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service.

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UF Honors course heightens awareness of indigenous culture

UF honors students stepped out of the classroom and into real-life explorations at an archeological site in the Midwest.

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UF emeritus professor earns prestigious herpetology award

Harvey Lillywhite, an emeritus professor of biology and former director of the Seahorse Key Marine Laboratory, received the Henry S. Fitch Award for Excellence in Herpetology.

UF professor receives award from the Gerontological Society of America

Emeritus Professor of Geography Stephen Golant was given the M. Powell Lawton Award.

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Newly-discovered star could provide new insights into the evolution of stars

Discovery of the most lithium-dense star in the Milky Way Galaxy challenges the current model of star evolution

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UF writing courses redefine the role of AI

Zea Miller challenges academic stigmas by integrating AI into writing instruction, empowering students to harness the tools for creativity and efficiency in their work.

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Going Gator opens pathways from community colleges to UF

High school students from Bradford County visited UF in June to explore opportunities to transfer from community college to pursue a four-year degree in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

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Two CLAS professors receive Distinguished Professor awards

Thomas Bianchi and Neil Sullivan were recognized for their excellence in teaching and research

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CLAS faculty earn UF Research Foundation Professorship awards

Seven CLAS professors earned this prestigious annual award, recognizing their excellence in teaching and research.

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Explore Our New Issue of Ytori Magazine

Dive into the latest issue, where we unravel the complexities of water, our Earth’s most precious resource.

UF joins NASA mission to launch artificial star into Earth’s orbit

The University of Florida announces its collaboration with nine other universities on the Landolt NASA Space Mission, a $19.5 million project to deploy an artificial "star" to aid astrophysical research.