Author: lbarnet@ufl.edu

Why did the United States stop celebrating the “Glorious Eighth of January” as a national holiday? UF historian Sean Adams explores the obscure commemoration and controversial U.S. president at the heart of it all.

Chemist Austin M. Evans contributes to a groundbreaking discovery that unveils a new form of carbon.

The new issue of the college’s magazine highlights efforts to find solutions to environmental challenges, including retreating ice sheets, climate change, and wildlife conservation.

An inside look at all that goes into the print production of the magazine.

Environmental storytellers, advocates and visionaries work to repair humanity’s relationship with a changing world.

Triple-Gator Leandra Merz shows the value in embracing life’s unexpected detours.

A state-of-the-art mobile radar unit exposes the secrets of Florida’s severe weather events.

Pioneering ecologist Robert D. Holt finds the simple truths in the natural world’s complexity.

Across the college, researchers address gaps in knowledge of the natural world, from plant behavior to coastline protection.

Are Arctic lakes in danger? A new study from UF postdoctoral researcher Elizabeth Webb reveals their widespread declines.

Marine ecologist Alexandra Gulick offers a critical understanding of green sea turtle foraging behavior as they resume their historical ecological roles.

UF’s pre-law fraternity wins national awards at the 32nd Annual Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Conference.

UF medical geographer Sadie Ryan contributes to a sweeping climate-health analysis, offering a path forward for those addressing urgent public health needs.

Dean David Richardson shares a message regarding the aftermath of Hurricanes Ian and Fiona.

A new collaboration between UF and Pfizer Inc. opens doors for students to explore the growing field of biostatistics.

UF chemist Charles Cao and a team of researchers reveal previously unknown possibilities of nanocrystals.

Longtime faculty member Gillian Lord steps up to lead initiatives to shape the student experience.

Medical geographer Sadie Ryan will co-lead the new institute, which will work to predict and prevent pandemics using machine learning techniques and open source data.

Historian Sean Adams offers insight into the development of coal as the nation’s fuel source, contributing to a larger discussion on the country’s current transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

Alumnus Rusty Gage finds constant inspiration from other fields. Want to broaden your own horizons? Here’s what he recommends.