Awards & Honors
UF Research Foundation names 2024 professors
Seven professors from across the college are honored among UF's most productive and promising faculty.
Two CLAS graduates named 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award winners
Bob Hesterman and Stephen Goldman were recognized for their accomplishments and service.
Musician-turned-chemist named UF’s first Knight-Hennessy Scholar
Yu Tin Lin becomes the first Gator to receive the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship, which will provide funding for his pursuit of a PhD in Chemistry at Stanford University.
UF’s first Udall scholars in 13 years
Two CLAS juniors, Sofia Aviles and Natalie Triana, received the prestigious award for their commitment to public service through tribal policy, native health care, and environmental conservation.
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.
Carolyn M. Tucker, PhD, receives Florida Blue Sapphire Award
Her first-place award recognizes her dedication to community service and to fighting health disparities.
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.