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UF’s Carter Conference brings leading researchers together to discuss water across Africa

Experts on African waters from a wide range of disciplines gathered at the University of Florida to discuss ongoing issues...

2026-2027 Tedder & Rothman Doctoral Fellows

Tedder and Rothman Doctoral Summer Fellowships were awarded to doctoral students over a range of humanities disciplines.

Researchers use James Webb Space Telescope to capture photos of W51 star-forming region

A team of UF researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope to capture the newest and most clear image of...

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Carolyn M. Tucker, Ph.D., elected chair of Florida Community Health Worker Coalition Board of Directors

Carolyn M. Tucker, Ph.D., elected chair of Florida Community Health Worker Coalition Board of Directors

Wednesday April 8, 2026

UF Health Cancer Institute member Carolyn M. Tucker, Ph.D., has been elected chair of the Board of Directors of the Florida Community Health Worker Coalition.
Japanese students experience UF classroom for first time

Japanese students experience UF classroom for first time

Thursday April 2, 2026

The University of Florida hosted a group of Shimane University students and faculty for a weeklong tour as a part of an exchange program between the schools.
Women in Leadership Forum highlights student leadership and evolving opportunities

Women in Leadership Forum highlights student leadership and evolving opportunities

Monday March 30, 2026

The 2026 Joan S. Forrest Women in Leadership Forum brought together professionals from government affairs, nonprofit leadership, communications and law to discuss how women shape public policy and community outcomes.
With a 15-year national winning streak, UF mock trial team prepares students for legal careers

With a 15-year national winning streak, UF mock trial team prepares students for legal careers

Thursday March 19, 2026

The UF Phi Alpha Delta competitive mock trial team, which has won the PAD national competition for 15 consecutive years, had helped members develop professional skills and find jobs.
Congratulations 2026 Rothman Faculty Summer Fellows

Congratulations 2026 Rothman Faculty Summer Fellows

Thursday March 19, 2026

The fellowships recognize and support faculty members as they make significant progress on existing research and creative projects during the summer months.
Gut Feeling: UF scientists create synthetic mucus to fight IBD

Gut Feeling: UF scientists create synthetic mucus to fight IBD

Friday March 13, 2026

Researchers developed synthetic mucus that mimics the gut’s natural protective barrier, aiming to stop inflammation before it starts.
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Britons are less bored than they used to be. This is bad

UF Assistant Professor of Psychology Erin Westgate, Ph.D., comments on technology’s role in boredom for The Economist.

Stars and gas captured by the James Webb Space Telescope

Stunning new James Webb Space Telescope images reveal ‘hidden’ stars being born

Space.com features the James Webb Space Telescope photos of the W51 star-forming region by UF Professor of Astronomy Adam Ginsburg, Ph.D., and doctoral candidate Taehwa Yoo.

Gas and stars captured by the James Webb Space Telescope

NASA’s James Webb Telescope Has Revealed the Curious Cosmic Inhabitants of W51, a Once “Invisible” Region of the Cosmos

UF Professor of Astronomy Adam Ginsburg, Ph.D., and doctoral candidate Taehwa Yoo discuss their James Webb Space Telescope photos of the W51 star-forming region.

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Florida Foundations: The Journey to Statehood

UF Instructional Professor of History Steve Noll, Ph.D., wrote an article called “A Dream More than 30 Years in the Making” for Forum Magazine’s Spring 2026 edition, “Florida Foundations: The Journey to Statehood.”

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Gone Medieval: Early Medieval Croatia

Uf Professor of History Florin Curta joins the “Gone Medieval” podcast to discuss the archives, churches and cultures that made medieval Croatia unique.

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Understanding How Older Adults Think About AI And Related Tech

Forbes breaks down the framework developed by UF Professor of Geography Stephen Golant, Ph.D., on how older adults think about AI and other technology.

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Paddling the Ocklawaha River during a drawdown reveals lost springs, cypress graveyard

UF Instructional Professor Steven Noll, Ph.D., discusses the future of the Rodman Reserve and the Ocklawaha River.

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Florida’s immigrant entrepreneurs are creating jobs and prosperity in their communities

UF Director of the Gainesville Business History Project Paula de la Cruz-Fernández details the landscape of immigrant-founded businesses in Florida.

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