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Longtime Faculty Member Becomes CLAS Associate Dean

After nearly 20 years as a researcher, Trysh Travis takes charge as the college's new associate dean.

Yuxuan Wang

Prof. Yuxuan Wang Wins Nevill Mott Prize

Yuxuan Wang, UF Assistant Professor of Physics, was recognized for "outstanding contributions to the theory of strongly correlated electron systems."

Juliane Dannberg

Prof. Juliane Dannberg Receives Jason Morgan Early Career Award

The geological sciences professor was selected for her outstanding contributions to the field of tectonophysics.

U.S. News & World Report Ranks UF Fifth Among Top Public Universities

The announcement cements UF’s meteoric rise in rankings over the past five years and publicly recognizes the university’s excellence and value.

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UF-led Study Explores Differences in COVID-19 Severity Internationally

Sadie Ryan, associate professor of medical geography, participated in a study evaluating why some countries are hit harder than others by the virus.

AI Ethics

Building Ethics Into Artificial Intelligence Systems

Philosophy professor Duncan Purves weighs the ethical questions that emerge as algorithms increasingly shape the world around us.

Bianca Evans-Donaldson

CLAS Welcomes New Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Bianca Evans-Donaldson brings a depth of experience supporting underrepresented students.

Catshark denticles

UF Biologist Receives NSF Grant to Investigate Shark ‘Skin Teeth’

A collaborative grant will delve into the mysteries of shark skin to inform future design applications.

About 35% of COVID-19 Infections Never Show Symptoms

UF mathematician Burton Singer contributed to a review of more than 350 studies that determined the prevalence of asymptomatic infection.

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Prof. Jillian Hernandez Named Getty Residential Scholar

Associate Professor Jillian Hernandez will take residence and participate in the intellectual life of the Getty Center.

UF Research Awards

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Faculty Earn $39.6 Million for Research

In fiscal year 2021, the college brought in substantial funding for important research, despite the significant challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cyclic Polyacetalene

A Silvery Film is Opening New Possibilities for Flexible Electronics

UF chemists' efficient process for synthesizing this semiconducting polymer could be a game-changer.