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How to safely observe 2024 total solar eclipse, according to UF astronomy professors

UF Astronomy's Paul Sell and Triana Almeyda explain how observers of the solar eclipse can safely view a rare celestial event.

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Illuminating spiritual dimensions of the solar eclipse

Why do humans feel such wonder during a solar eclipse? Bron Taylor, an expert in religion and nature, links this awe to the rise of nature-centric beliefs.

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.

UF’s Carter Conference examines Africa’s future

The Center for African Studies hosted its annual Gwendolen M. Carter Conference, convening experts, scholars, and community members to tackle pressing issues in Africa.

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 honors legacy of William and Grace Dial with renaming of Dial Center

UF transforms the Dial Center into the William & Grace Dial Center for Speech and Communication Studies, reflecting its expanded interdisciplinary focus and marking a pivotal moment in the center's evolution.

New study finds a significant relationship between partisan politics and consumer sentiments

Hector Sandoval’s findings reveal that Floridian consumers exhibit greater confidence about economic conditions when their favored political party is in charge

An abstract rendering of what gravitational waves might look like if we were able to see them.

Pushing the boundary on ultralow frequency gravitational waves

Assistant Professor of Physics Jeff Dror takes a leap forward in the quest to unravel the origins of these mysterious waves.

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Astrobiologist Amy Williams shows young women in STEM that the sky is the limit

Amy Williams, an astrobiologist and assistant geology professor at the University of Florida, conducts groundbreaking Mars research.

Young Earth-like planet with lava oceans spotted near the Big Dipper

Astronomers have discovered an extreme Earth-like planet that likely hosts lava oceans as it roasts next to its sun-like star near the Big Dipper constellation.

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.

Floridian sentiment continues upward tick for fifth month

Consumer sentiment increased for a fifth month in a row in February, reinforcing the optimistic outlook set at the beginning of the year.

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CLAS celebrates this year’s Gator Nation Giving Day impact

Generosity ignites the college’s continued success and innovation on UF's Gator Nation Giving Day.

The larger of the two observatories opens its roof to allow those inside to look at the sky.

UF’s Rosemary Hill Observatory offers a rare view of the night sky

Far away from the light pollution of big cities, Rosemary Hill is the perfect place to stargaze for residents of North Central Florida.

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Explore Our New Issue of Ytori Magazine .

The Fall/Winter 2023 issue of our college magazine showcases creative collaborations, interdisciplinary projects, and unconventional approaches.

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Ytori Front Cover on Homepage

Dive into the Spring/Summer 2024 issue of our college magazine, where we unravel the complexities of water, our Earth’s most precious resource.

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UF awards Hilliard-Nunn posthumous promotion to master lecturer

Patricia Hilliard-Nunn, who inspired students in the African American Studies Program at UF before her death in 2020, was posthumously promoted to master lecturer.

UF math students excel in annual SCUDEM competition

UF math students secure top honors at national math competition.

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Study reveals compounding risks of atmospheric river storms

A new study shows that back-to-back atmospheric river events don’t just result in economic damage but also lead to compounded risks.

2024 Teaching Advising Award Winners

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.