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Mosquito-borne disease risk is on the move in the Americas, study finds
A team of medical geographers find that climate change is causing a worrisome expansion and relocation of mosquito populations across the Americas, increasing the risk of mosquito-borne diseases and threatening previously unaffected areas.
Forbes names the University of Florida a “New Ivy” for its output of outstanding graduates
The University of Florida has been recognized by Forbes as one of 10 public “New Ivies” for producing exceptional and highly employable graduates. UF is the only Florida institution on the list.
UF graduate is a born leader and an advocate for children
Growing up, political science major Filomena Selvanik learned a lot about empathy and gratitude – often relying on reduced-price school lunches and scholarship opportunities to succeed. Now the recent graduate is paying her good fortune forward, pursuing a career in pediatric medicine.
Florida’s mosquitoes can make you sick: Here’s how to protect yourself
As Florida enters peak mosquito season, expert Sadie Ryan contributes to a discussion that outlines key mosquito species and diseases to know; changes in the state’s disease risk and transmission trends; and the most effective ways to protect yourself.
UF’s first Udall scholars in 13 years
Two CLAS juniors, Sofia Aviles and Natalie Triana, received the prestigious award for their commitment to public service through tribal policy, native health care, and environmental conservation.
Ghana’s Minister for National Security highlights regional challenges and collaboration opportunities during UF visit
Ghana's Minister for National Security, Hon. Albert Kan-Dapaah, visited UF's Center for African Studies to discuss urgent security concerns in West Africa and lay the foundation for future partnerships.
UF Alumni Association’s Gator100 list recognizes 20 CLAS alumni among top performers
CLAS graduates excel on the list of fastest-growing alumni-led companies.
Carolyn M. Tucker, PhD, receives Florida Blue Sapphire Award
Her first-place award recognizes her dedication to community service and to fighting health disparities.
UF polymers can be catalyst for new era in manufacturing
Oboro Labs, a UF startup, is commercializing a patented catalyst enabling the mass production of cyclic polymers discovered at a UF inorganic chemistry lab.
This Earth Day, celebrate research driving environmental change
Commemorate Earth Day with a look back at 10 research projects helping us to better understand our planet.
Invasive amphibian pathogen may have no issues adapting to American soils
A new study from UF biologists raises concerns over a fungal pathogen’s ability to survive in Appalachian soils.
Five college faculty elected AAAS fellows
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), renowned as one of the largest scientific societies globally and publisher of the Science family of journals, announced the election of five faculty members across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to its newest class of fellows.