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Pushy plants? Student discovery ‘adds new dimension to plant biology’
Mathematics and botany senior Camille Sicangco found that a local plant, the tall elephant's foot, exerts force on its own, not just in response to external forces such as climate and soil.
Native Voices: Oral Histories Help Preserve Indigenous Heritage
Looking back on Samuel Proctor's essential work interviewing indigenous people across the southeastern United States.
University of Florida Experts Weigh in on the War in Ukraine
A panel of faculty members with strong ties to Ukraine, Russia and Europe discuss the ongoing crisis.
Gator Nation Giving Day Brings Huge Show of Support for CLAS
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences raised the most of any college, program, or unit across the university on Gator Nation Giving Day 2022.
Using AI, UF Chemists Chart Molecules’ Most Important Shapes
New algorithms reveal which molecular states matter most for disease progression and drug design.
A New Book Shows What African American Studies Made Possible at UF
The history of the African American Studies Program at the University of Florida offers lessons for everyone.
Peter Hirschfeld Wins 2022 John Bardeen Prize
Physicist Peter Hirschfeld wins a prestigious award honoring his exploration of superconductivity.
Study Finds Community Policing Falls Short in the Global South
Sociologist Rebecca Hanson, alongside a research team spanning the Global South, finds that community policing strategies don't deliver the anticipated results.
Study Finds Community Policing Falls Short in the Global South
Sociologist Rebecca Hanson, alongside a research team spanning the Global South, finds that community policing strategies don't deliver the anticipated results.
Prof. Robert Walker Receives Carl O. Sauer Distinguished Scholarship Award
The professor was recognized for fostering a greater understanding of Latin American geography.
UF Mourns the Passing of Robert H. Grubbs, Nobel-Winning Alumnus
The chemist and Nobel Laureate earned two degrees from UF. He was 79.
Hippos’ Constant Defecating Turns African Pools into Communal Guts
Researchers propose the concept of a "meta-gut" to demonstrate the ability of animal intestinal bacteria to alter their environments.
Invasive Ants Can Threaten Ecosystems by Damaging Plants at the Roots
Biology alumnus Pat Milligan sounds the alarm on invasive ants' ability to harm plant life.
Ytori Magazine Fall 2021 Issue Out Now
The new issue of the college's magazine highlights the transfer student experience, professional development opportunities, artificial intelligence research and more.
The Bigger Picture
Values instilled during his liberal arts and sciences education prepare alumnus Leonard Spearman for lifelong leadership.
Biophysicist Develops AI Methods to Understand How Cells ‘Talk’
Assistant Professor of Physics Purushottam Dixit taps into the power of artificial intelligence to study cellular communication — hoping to improve treatments for life-threatening diseases.
Q&A: Professor Uwem Akpan on His New Novel, ‘New York, My Village’
Uwem Akpan, assistant professor of creative writing, discusses the writing process and themes of his latest novel 'New York, My Village.'
Calls for Disability Rights Shape More Accessible Future at UF
Steven Noll, history master lecturer, shares his insights about accessibility and UF's Disability Resource Center.
UF Alumna Reaches New Heights at Kitt Peak National Observatory
Michelle Edwards takes on a leadership role at the preeminent astronomical research center.
Mars rover images help UF scientist, NASA team narrow the search for ancient life
As a member of the team behind NASA's Perseverance rover, geology professor Amy Williams searches for signs of long-gone life on the red planet.