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Awards & Honors

UF distinguished professor emeritus elected to National Academy of Sciences

UF distinguished professor emeritus elected to National Academy of Sciences

Tuesday May 5, 2026

University of Florida Distinguished Professor Emeritus Pierre Sikivie, Ph.D., was elected last week as a member of the National Academy of Sciences after spending decades working with axions.

UF assistant professor of geological sciences named recipient of Excellence Award for Assistant Professors

UF assistant professor of geological sciences named recipient of Excellence Award for Assistant Professors

Friday May 1, 2026

UF Assistant Professor of Geological Sciences Emma “Mickey” MacKie, Ph.D., was named one of 10 recipients of the Excellence Awards for Assistant Professors.  “I was very excited, very grateful to be in a place where I’m recognized in that way and to be in a department that has my back,” MacKie said.  The award includes […]
UF Research Foundation names 2026 UFRF Professors

UF Research Foundation names 2026 UFRF Professors

Tuesday April 28, 2026

Seven College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty members have been named 2026 UF Research Foundation Professors.
UF announces university-wide teaching and advising award winners

UF announces university-wide teaching and advising award winners

Wednesday April 15, 2026

CLAS Academic Advisor Jason Storch named UF Undergraduate Professional Advisor of the Year.
2026-2027 Tedder & Rothman Doctoral Fellows

2026-2027 Tedder & Rothman Doctoral Fellows

Thursday April 9, 2026

Tedder and Rothman Doctoral Summer Fellowships were awarded to doctoral students over a range of humanities disciplines.
Carolyn M. Tucker, Ph.D., elected chair of Florida Community Health Worker Coalition Board of Directors

Carolyn M. Tucker, Ph.D., elected chair of Florida Community Health Worker Coalition Board of Directors

Wednesday April 8, 2026

UF Health Cancer Institute member Carolyn M. Tucker, Ph.D., has been elected chair of the Board of Directors of the Florida Community Health Worker Coalition.
With a 15-year national winning streak, UF mock trial team prepares students for legal careers

With a 15-year national winning streak, UF mock trial team prepares students for legal careers

Thursday March 19, 2026

The UF Phi Alpha Delta competitive mock trial team, which has won the PAD national competition for 15 consecutive years, had helped members develop professional skills and find jobs.
Biology Ph.D. candidate granted 2026 ESA Graduate Student Policy Award

Biology Ph.D. candidate granted 2026 ESA Graduate Student Policy Award

Tuesday February 17, 2026

Sikander Khare is one of 20 graduate students nationwide chosen for the competitive award, recognizing emerging leaders in ecology.
UF assistant professor awarded Cottrell Scholar Award

UF assistant professor awarded Cottrell Scholar Award

Friday February 13, 2026

The Research Corporation for Science Advancement recognized Assistant Professor of Astronomy Jamie Tayar, Ph.D., with the 2026 Cottrell Scholar Award.
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