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UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Tops $57 Million in 2022 Research Spending
The University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences contributed to a record $1 billion in university-wide research spending for 2022.
Ytori Magazine Spring 2022 Issue Out Now
The new issue of the college's magazine highlights mental wellness initiatives, maternal health, accessibility in geology, spirituality's role in health care, and more.
Scholarship Winners Mirror Longtime AAC Office Manager’s Perseverance
Two undergraduate students demonstrate the power of resiliency and hard work, earning a scholarship in recognition of their achievements.
A first: Scientists grow plants in soil from the moon
UF scientists, including Stephen M. Elardo of the Department of Geological Sciences, have grown plants in lunar soil, a major milestone in lunar and space exploration.
UF Ecologist Robert D. Holt Elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Holt's election to one of the nation's most prestigious academies is a testament to his scientific impact.
Sharing the experiences of African American elders
CLAS faculty are using AI to make Joel Buchanan Archive of African American Oral History more accessible.
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.