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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.

AI Graduate in Spring Commencement

AI Graduate in Spring Commencement

Monday May 4, 2026

Surya Karthikeyan Vijayalakshmi, a new graduate of the University of Florida’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, earned his Bachelor of Science in computer science this spring.
Radioactive carbon signal helps researchers study turtle shell growth rate

Radioactive carbon signal helps researchers study turtle shell growth rate

Wednesday April 29, 2026

A team of UF researchers used radiocarbon signals in turtle shells to determine their growth rate, which can help explain the turtles’ ecological pasts.
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.
Mars rover detects never-before-seen organic compounds in new experiment

Mars rover detects never-before-seen organic compounds in new experiment

Tuesday April 21, 2026

The Curiosity Mars rover detected many organic compounds, including ones not seen before on the red planet.
UF astronomer helps build largest 3D map of the universe ever created

UF astronomer helps build largest 3D map of the universe ever created

Wednesday April 15, 2026

Led in part by UF researcher Zachary Slepian, with help from HiPerGator, the project marks a major leap in astronomy, delivering high-resolution data that could reshape our understanding of how the universe evolved and where it is heading.
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.
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.
Gut Feeling: UF scientists create synthetic mucus to fight IBD

Gut Feeling: UF scientists create synthetic mucus to fight IBD

Friday March 13, 2026

Researchers developed synthetic mucus that mimics the gut’s natural protective barrier, aiming to stop inflammation before it starts.
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