Alumni Spotlight
Zeta Phi Alumni Foundation honors legacy of leadership with $50,000 gift to UF African American Studies program
A generous gift from the Zeta Phi Alumni Foundation will empower students in the University of Florida’s African American Studies program to expand their horizons through international study.
Two CLAS graduates named 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award winners
Bob Hesterman and Stephen Goldman were recognized for their accomplishments and service.
UF Alumni Association’s Gator100 list recognizes 20 CLAS alumni among top performers
CLAS graduates excel on the list of fastest-growing alumni-led companies.
Passion and pluck: UF grad blazed trail to success in NYC
After achieving success as a media executive, UF alumnus Kevin Gentzel finds ways to guide the next generation on their own paths.
Honoring Archie Carr’s Legacy
Celebrating legendary researcher Archie Carr and the work of UF researchers carrying on his mission.
Anna Morris Pays the Doubters No Mind
A military leader keeps moving forward when others try to hold her back.
For Neuroscientist Rusty Gage, Progress is a State of Mind
The pioneering researcher and alumnus, who discovered the benefits of exercise to brain health, reflects on how his UF liberal arts and sciences education spurred his passion for discovery. .
UF Mourns the Passing of Robert H. Grubbs, Nobel-Winning Alumnus
The chemist and Nobel Laureate earned two degrees from UF. He was 79.
The Bigger Picture
Values instilled during his liberal arts and sciences education prepare alumnus Leonard Spearman for lifelong leadership.
UF Alumna Reaches New Heights at Kitt Peak National Observatory
Michelle Edwards takes on a leadership role at the preeminent astronomical research center.
The Connector
Alumnus Ed Tancer had a knack for bringing people together. A new scholarship will continue his legacy.
UF alumna named NSF assistant director for geosciences
Alexandra Isern, who received her bachelor’s degree in geology at the University of Florida, will be the first Hispanic person and second woman to hold the position.
Healing Victims’ Grief — and Her Own
After earning degrees in criminology from UF, a cold case expert found an unlikely second act after a personal tragedy.
CLAS Alumni Shine on 2021 40 Gators Under 40
An education in the liberal arts and sciences paves the way for a thriving career — just take a look at the 2021 University of Florida 40 Gators Under 40.
Finding His Spark: Jon Renthrope and Cajun Fire Brewery
Alum Renthrope is the founder and CEO of Cajun Fire Brewing Company, only the fifth Black-owned brewery in the history of the United States and the first in the South.
Alumnus Helps Organization Provide Sewn Masks for Those in Need
A former political science major has been helping a non-profit organization provide sewn masks for his community.
Amy J. Galloway (’81, JD ’85) Began a Lifetime of Learning at UF
A successful alumna made sure her college education was more than just a steppingstone toward law school.
Alumni Profile: Mark Kaplan ’88
Lawyer, Gator, Policymaker Ask any Floridian who survived the 2004 hurricane season, and you will get an earful about the epic quartet of storms that ravaged the state. Mark Kaplan ’88 rapid-fires, without a breath: “Charley, Frances, Ivan, Jeanne — but who’s counting?” Kaplan, who had previously worked for several years as a lawyer in […]
Faculty Profile — Jack Davis, History
Get to know Pulitzer Prize Winner Jack Davis.
Entrepreneurs and Innovators — Lea Blackwell ’96
Breast surgical oncologist Lea Blackwell has been treating both women and men with breast cancer since 2008. Wanting to find a way to make their recovery more comfortable, she developed the Blackwell Bra.