Awards & Honors
Five college faculty elected AAAS fellows
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), renowned as one of the largest scientific societies globally and publisher of the Science family of journals, announced the election of five faculty members across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to its newest class of fellows.
Two CLAS professors named Distinguished Teaching Scholars
Jonathan Martin and Selman Hershfield were recognized for their innovative teaching methods and exemplary research.
A whirlwind of big data: Recapping DataFest 2024
DataFest brought together students from across UF to find and share meaning in a large and complex dataset.
CLAS alumni shine on UF’s 40 Gators Under 40 list
Thirteen alumni from the college have been selected for the prestigious '40 Gators Under 40' program.
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 announces 10th Gates Cambridge Scholar
Maddie Ross, a biochemistry student, has become the University of Florida’s 10th recipient of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship.
UF math students excel in annual SCUDEM competition
UF math students secure top honors at national math competition.
2024 College Teaching/Advising Award Winners Revealed
The awards honor exceptional teachers and advisors in each college for their commitment to enhancing the student experience.
New book challenges ideas about 20th century Black feminism
Cinnamon Williams shares information about her award-winning authorial debut.
UF Phi Alpha Delta Clinches 13th Consecutive Win at National Mock Trial
The University of Florida's Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) chapter has secured a remarkable first-place finish at the national mock trial competition, extending their winning streak to an impressive 13 consecutive years.
David B. Tanner Wins Top US Prize in Experimental Particle Physics
Distinguished Professor of Physics David B. Tanner is awarded the 2024 APS W.K.H. Panofsky Prize for his groundbreaking contributions in experimental particle physics.
Celebrating 2023 Faculty Tenure and Promotions
A celebration of the 60 faculty members conferred with promotions in 2023, in recognition of their exemplary achievements in teaching, research, and service.
NIH Grant Funds Research on AI Techniques for Chemical and Biomedical Applications
A groundbreaking project is poised to reshape the landscape of data analysis in chemistry and biomedicine.
Professor Ellen E. Martin Elected American Geophysical Union Fellow
Chair of Geological Sciences and Professor of Geology Ellen E. Martin earns a prestigious honor from the American Geophysical Union.
CLAS Graduate Student Receives Excellence in Teaching Award
Maria Victoria Muñoz, a graduate student and teaching assistant from the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies, was awarded the VanderWerf Award.
Humanities Professors Recognized with Distinguished Award
Two professors in the humanities, Jack Davis and David Leavitt, receive the prestigious Distinguished Professor Award.
UF Chemists Score Major Grant for Breakthrough Research in Polymer Science
Thanks to a MURI Grant from the U.S Department of Defense, chemists at UF will be able to expand their polymer research.
CLAS Professor Joins the AAAS Board
Vassiliki Betty Smocovitis, PhD, professor in the Departments of History and Biology within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals.
UF Students Earn Honors at International Math Challenge
Two UF teams received awards for their work with differential equations.
CLAS Researchers Named Scialog Fellows
UF researchers join Scialog's "Signatures of Life in the Universe," a collaboration that explores the possibilities of extraterrestrial life.