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Record-setting Giving Day reflects strength of CLAS community
February 25, 2026UF’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences surpasses all previous records for donor participation and gifts on 2026 Giving Day.
Creative License
June 16, 2025Explore new book releases from CLAS faculty and alumni.
The power of intentional experience
June 16, 2025Through purposeful experiences, Beyond120 strategically prepares students to navigate complexity with confidence, curiosity and clarity.
15 CLAS alumni-led businesses honored in annual Gator100 rankings
May 28, 2025The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is proud to celebrate the achievements of 15 alumni entrepreneurs recognized in this year’s Gator100 rankings.
12 CLAS alumni selected for “40 Gators Under 40” awards
March 28, 2025The UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences proudly announces that 12 of its alumni have been selected for this prestigious recognition.
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.
Creative License
January 15, 2025Explore new book releases from CLAS faculty and alumni.
UF alum, former NASA director leaves lasting legacy
January 15, 2025The Oegerle Scholarship supports undergraduates showing exceptional promise in physics, astrophysics, or astronomy research.
Chastain Wealth Management amplifies student voices with $25,000 gift to UF Speech and Debate
December 16, 2024UF Alumni Larren and Jennifer Odom make a transformative gift to support young orators.
Zeta Phi Alumni Foundation honors legacy of leadership with $50,000 gift to UF African American Studies program
November 19, 2024A generous gift from the Zeta Phi Alumni Foundation will empower students in the University of Florida’s African American Studies program to expand their horizons through international study.
UF Election Lab students making an impact beyond the classroom
November 4, 2024UF students and alumni apply their experience in working with The UF Election Lab to campaign and voter awareness efforts across the country.
UF writing courses redefine the role of AI
July 31, 2024Zea Miller challenges academic stigmas by integrating AI into writing instruction, empowering students to harness the tools for creativity and efficiency in their work.
Dante Society honors Putnam County teacher with UF ties
May 29, 2024Catelyn Boze is awarded with the Dante Society of America’s prestigious Durling Prize.
Two CLAS graduates named 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award winners
May 10, 2024Bob Hesterman and Stephen Goldman were recognized for their accomplishments and service.
UF Alumni Association’s Gator100 list recognizes 20 CLAS alumni among top performers
April 26, 2024CLAS graduates excel on the list of fastest-growing alumni-led companies.
Invasive amphibian pathogen may have no issues adapting to American soils
April 19, 2024A new study from UF biologists raises concerns over a fungal pathogen’s ability to survive in Appalachian soils.
CLAS alumni shine on UF’s 40 Gators Under 40 list
March 29, 2024Thirteen alumni from the college have been selected for the prestigious ’40 Gators Under 40′ program.
CLAS celebrates this year’s Gator Nation Giving Day impact
February 22, 2024Generosity ignites the college’s continued success and innovation on UF’s Gator Nation Giving Day.
Passion and pluck: UF grad blazed trail to success in NYC
January 31, 2024After achieving success as a media executive, UF alumnus Kevin Gentzel finds ways to guide the next generation on their own paths.
From Mentee to Bestie: An Unlikely Friendship
October 27, 2023A partnership between UF alum Brianna Alderman and Professor of Economics Roger Blair turned into a lifelong friendship, and helped Brianna land a spot in Harvard’s economics graduate school program.