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Bob Graham Center celebrates 20th anniversary with a $5 million gift announcement
September 5, 2025Historic Graham family endowment secures the future of UF civic education.

Meet the new CLAS chairs and directors
August 22, 2025The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences congratulates several faculty members on their recent appointments as leaders of their respective departments.

UF workshop uses comics to build community and support transfer students
July 25, 2025This three-day workshop introduced participants to the academic study of comics and showed how students can transfer to CLAS.

Kevin Ingersent named interim dean of CLAS
July 2, 2025Kevin Ingersent will become interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida effective July 7.

2025 CLAS Staff Excellence Awards
June 27, 2025The CLAS Staff Excellence awards recognize staff members who contribute outstanding and meritorious service in their fields.
CLAS Staff Spotlight: Kyra Acevedo
June 25, 2025CLAS Accountant Kyra Acevedo’s dedication to helping others shines through in her role at UF, earning her a Superior Accomplishment Award.

Guiding every Gator
June 16, 2025Academic advising stands as a vital bridge between aspiration and achievement – rooted in connection, guided by care and shaped by each student’s unique path.

Gift positions UF as global leader in Latin American and Caribbean Jewish history
March 28, 2025The newly established Bruce Greenberg Professorship in Judaism will support in-depth research, education, and cultural engagement, with a focus on elevating the Jewish experience in the Americas and preserving Jewish history and memory.

CLAS celebrates record-breaking generosity on Gator Nation Giving Day
February 27, 2025The seventh annual event was held on Feb. 20 and showed an unprecedented show of support for CLAS students and programs.

To academic advising, with love
February 13, 2025The CLAS Thank an Advisor Program, allows students to submit notes to their advisors in gratitude for the support they received.

Giving interns a career edge, UF expands its business partnerships in the Southeastern U.S.
January 31, 2025The Beyond120 Program is forging new relationships with businesses across the Southeastern U.S to give students more experiential learning opportunities.

2025 College Teaching/Advising Award Winners Revealed
January 17, 2025The awards honor exceptional teachers and advisors in each college for their commitment to enhancing the student experience.

Meet the new CLAS chairs and director
September 5, 2024The UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences congratulates several faculty members on their recent appointments as department chairs.

Three interim associate deans appointed within College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
August 30, 2024The start of the academic year has brought three UF faculty members into new roles as interim cognizant associate deans for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The appointments were announced recently by Interim Dean Mary Watt.

Going Gator opens pathways from community colleges to UF
July 22, 2024High school students from Bradford County visited UF in June to explore opportunities to transfer from community college to pursue a four-year degree in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

UF celebrates Richardson’s 10 years leading CLAS, looks ahead to Interim Dean Watt
May 8, 2024As he steps down from his position as dean of the college, David Richardson leaves behind a legacy of innovative programs and initiatives that have enriched the academic experience.

New Director of Student Strategic Initiatives to Expand Opportunities for all Floridians
May 10, 2023Adrienne Provost has been appointed as the director of the college’s newly formed Office of Student Strategic Initiatives to promote access and opportunities for all students across Florida.

Joe Spillane Reflects on a Decade Leading Academic Advising
July 26, 2022Joseph Spillane, the longtime associate dean for student affairs and director of the Academic Advising Center, has guided a core component of the UF student experience through a time of tremendous change.

Meet Our New Associate Deans
November 18, 2021The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recently welcomed Trysh Travis and Bianca Evans-Donaldson to the Dean’s Office.

CLAS Welcomes New Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
August 31, 2021Bianca Evans-Donaldson brings a depth of experience supporting underrepresented students.