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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

2025 College Teaching/Advising Award Winners Revealed

The awards honor exceptional teachers and advisors in each college for their commitment to enhancing the student experience.

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.

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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.

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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).

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Chastain Wealth Management amplifies student voices with $25,000 gift to UF Speech and Debate

UF Alumni Larren and Jennifer Odom make a transformative gift to support young orators.

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UF Phi Alpha Delta takes top spots at National Championship for the 14th year in a row

UF chapter of Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) takes top honors at the law fraternity’s national competition for the 14th year in a row.

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UF history professor helps craft policy recommendations for national cannabis education

Joseph Spillane, chair of the Department of History, contributed his historical expertise to this National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine panel

Warning: Don’t miss Thanksgiving dinner, it’s more meaningful than you think

UF researchers, led by Assistant Professor of Psychology Erin Westgate, Ph.D., investigate the factors that lead people to underestimate the meaningfulness of future life experiences.

Zeta Phi Alumni Foundation honors legacy of leadership with $50,000 gift to UF African American Studies program

A generous gift from the Zeta Phi Alumni Foundation will empower students in the University of Florida’s African American Studies program to expand their horizons through international study.

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Big data allows researchers to analyze income inequality gap

A National Science Foundation grant will support Edo Navot's new study on income inequality.