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Healthy infant microbiomes appear to protect against malaria

Healthy infant microbiomes appear to protect against malaria

Thursday June 25, 2026

Healthy gut microbes in 6-week-old infants were linked to a lower risk of malaria during babies’ first year of life.
Political Science student receives Roosevelt in Washington Fellowship

Political Science student receives Roosevelt in Washington Fellowship

Wednesday June 24, 2026

University of Florida student Sandra Ukah, has earned a spot in the prestigious Roosevelt in Washington Fellowship, joining a cohort of just 15 students selected from universities across the country. When she opened her acceptance letter, the political science and history fourth year said the moment felt full-circle. “I jumped for joy,” she said. “I […]
Young frogs “play it safe” when disease strikes, UF researchers find

Young frogs “play it safe” when disease strikes, UF researchers find

Monday June 15, 2026

For a frog no bigger than a fingernail, survival depends on how it spends every bit of energy. New research from the University of Florida shows that young frogs prioritize growing quickly even when infected with a deadly pathogen, shifting energy toward immune defense only when infections become severe. The findings, published in the Journal of Animal […]
UF announces ten Fulbright recipients for 2026

UF announces ten Fulbright recipients for 2026

Wednesday June 10, 2026

The Office of Prestigious Awards and The Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success are pleased to announce that ten University of Florida students have received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award for the 2026-2027 academic year. These students are Rocco Barbusca, Lisa Dias, Sebastian Gillespie, Daniela Gray, Divya Kishore Huilgol, Mikhail Mikhaylov, Avery Roe, […]
UF doctoral student studying turtle movement patterns to decrease boat strikes

UF doctoral student studying turtle movement patterns to decrease boat strikes

Thursday May 28, 2026

UF doctoral student Aileen Lavelle is placing satellite tags on sea turtles, so she can track their movement patterns and decrease collisions with boats.
Grass Scholars students develop digital walking tour of Duckpond

Grass Scholars students develop digital walking tour of Duckpond

Thursday May 21, 2026

As a part of the Alexander Grass Scholars program, a group of UF students created a digital walking tour of the historic Duckpond neighborhood.
Ecotech: UF researchers help launch a new field to turn nature’s solutions into innovative technology

Ecotech: UF researchers help launch a new field to turn nature’s solutions into innovative technology

Monday May 18, 2026

In a recent publication in Science Advances, a team of transdisciplinary international researchers define and formalize ecosystem technology or “ecotech” for short.
UF associate professor of history selected as 2026 ACLS Fellow

UF associate professor of history selected as 2026 ACLS Fellow

Tuesday May 12, 2026

Max Deardorff, Ph.D., an associate professor of history, was selected as a 2026 Fellow by the American Council of Learned Societies.
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.

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