CLAS in the News
When House members travel the globe on private dime, family members often go too
Professor of Political Science Beth Rosenson calls sponsored travel for family members an "egregious abuse" of House ethics reforms.
West Nile Virus cases steady in FL, data shows
Professor of Geography Sadie Ryan warns of the dangers of mosquito-borne illnesses in the state of Florida.
“Cuddle hormone” oxytocin may provide pain relief and help curb harmful opioid use
A two-year interdisciplinary study at UF examines synthetic oxytocin’s potential as an alternate pain management option for older adults.
Popularity of early voting seen in UF election lab data
Voters around the country are expected to cast ballots long before Election Day, a trend UF Political Science Professor Michael McDonald traces to 2020 .
CLAS students selected for the 2024-25 University Scholars Program
Eight students from CLAS join cohort of 12 who will the engage in research projects spanning the UF Health Cancer Center’s four research programs.
Carnegie Mellon professor tapped as Whitney Lab’s next director
Veronica Hinman will have tenured appointment in UF Department of Biology along with leading the research laboratory near St. Augustine.
Racial equity in civic engagement varies by state
David Canton explains why civic and social engagement are important for racial minorities
Psychologists find clues to why elderly may fall for scams
When older adults experience financial fraud, they typically lose more money than younger victims. Those losses can have devastating consequences.
A German novel about a tortured love affair wins 2024 International Booker Prize
Professor of English Michael Hofmann's translation of German author Jenny Erpenbeck's latest novel, "Kairos," helped earn the two of them the 2024 International Booker Prize.
The states to watch on the 2024 electoral map
Michael McDonald, a professor of political science and the preeminent voter turnout expert in the country, explains the demographical data behind the last two elections, and what we can hypothesize about this upcoming election.
UF course to focus on Taylor Swift’s songwriting
Associate Professor and Associate Dean of the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Trysh Travis explains the importance of one of UF's newest classes.
Florida’s Boondoggle
Historian Steve Noll provides insights into the failure and folly of the Cross Florida Canal on FOX 13's investigative report on the project.
Why some people always get lost—and others never do
Learn about the science behind navigation and orientation with Assistant Professor of Psychology Steven Weisberg.
How rats took over North America
Susan deFrance, a professor of anthropology, contributed to this study by sharing evidence of rat remains she found while studying the La Belle shipwreck.
How NASA’s Roman Telescope will measure ages of stars
Assistant Professor of Astronomy Jamie Tayar and Postdoctoral Associate Zachary Claytor serve as principal investigators on two projects utilizing NASA's Roman Telescope.
How are women helping shape the Amazon In Colombia?
Lorena Romero Leal, an anthropology PhD candidate, shares some of her findings on the political and social impacts women have had in the Colombian Amazon.
George Washington family secrets revealed by DNA from unmarked 19th century graves
Connie J. Mulligan discusses the thrill of discovering the "puzzle" of finding relationships through DNA.
What is Purim? What to know about the Jewish holiday that begins Saturday evening
Yaniv Feller explains the significance behind this major Jewish holiday, which involves costumes and handing out treats to children.
NASA’s search for life on Mars: a rocky road for its rovers, a long slog for scientists – and back on Earth, a battle of the budget
Amy Williams explains the history of NASA's explorations of Mars, and the challenges researchers face while studying the red planet.