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Gift positions UF as global leader in Latin American and Caribbean Jewish history
The newly established Bruce Greenberg Professorship in Judaism will support in-depth research, education, and cultural engagement, with a focus on elevating the Jewish experience in the Americas and preserving Jewish history and memory.
Three college faculty honored as AAAS fellows
A distinguished lifetime achievement within the scientific community, the 2024 class is comprised of 471 scientists, engineers and innovators across 24 disciplines.
Violence alters human genes for generations, researchers discover
A study by Professor of Anthropology Connie Mulligan finds that violence can alter human DNA, and that those alterations can be passed down.
CLAS celebrates record-breaking generosity on Gator Nation Giving Day
The seventh annual event was held on Feb. 20 and showed an unprecedented show of support for CLAS students and programs.
Local voting rights for non-citizens leads to increased naturalization
The findings showed that where immigrants were given local voting rights, they were more likely to naturalize.
The Invasion of Ukraine: a 3 year perspective
Three years after Russia's February 24 invasion of Ukraine, UF political scientist Bryon Moraski provides updates on the war.
Karen Bjorndal retires after over 50 years at UF
After more than 50 years of research and teaching at UF, Director of the Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research Karen Bjorndal has retired.
Distinguished Professor awarded Galileo Galilei Medal
Pierre Sikivie, recently retired Distinguished Professor of Physics at the University of Florida, has been selected as one of 2 recipients of the Galileo Galilei Medal for 2025.
To academic advising, with love
The CLAS Thank an Advisor Program, allows students to submit notes to their advisors in gratitude for the support they received.
At Super Bowl, sports betting will continue to dominate, despite addiction risks
Despite the mixture of slapstick farce and glitzy celebrity cameos in the inescapable TV ads for sportsbooks, the rise of these apps has a darker side.
Did COVID-19 prediction formulas miss something? New study suggests yes.
A new study published by an interdisciplinary team of researchers, including several from the University of Florida, suggests prediction models used by decision makers in attempting to control the spread of COVID-19 were incomplete.
Giving interns a career edge, UF expands its business partnerships in the Southeastern U.S.
The Beyond120 Program is forging new relationships with businesses across the Southeastern U.S to give students more experiential learning opportunities.
CLAS Staff Spotlight: Bradley Harwood
Bradley Harwood’s career trajectory is a testament to adaptability, versatility, a deep commitment to his work in information technology and educational support.
Antarctic ice sheet faces “death by a thousand cuts”
In the first study of its kind, Emma MacKie and Katy Serafin describe the effect of climate change on Antarctic ice shelves.
Nationally renowned pollster to keynote UF’s campaigning conference
National pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson will headline the University of Florida's "2024 & Beyond: Insights and the Future of Campaigning" conference on February 4, 2025.
Two UF geography faculty named AAG Fellows
Department of Geography faculty members Jane Southworth and Corene Matyas have been named fellows by the American Association of Geographers.
UF Department of Psychology ranked second-best online psychology program in the U.S
For the fourth year in a row, the Department of Psychology's online program was ranked as a top 5 online psychology program by U.S News, placing second on the most recent rankings.
Fall/Winter 2024 Ytori Magazine
Launch into the latest issue of Ytori magazine, where we explore the power of imagination and its role in our journey to the stars.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by attending annual MLK Lecture Series
This free, public event will feature a guest lecture by Hasan Kwame Jeffries on Afrofuturism and Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision for America.
Associate professor enables dialogue through art and music; receives Fulbright Specialist Grant
Supported by a Fulbright Specialist Grant received in 2024, UF Associate Professor Jillian Hernandez spent two weeks collaborating at the Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana (UTEM).