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Gator Nation Giving Day Brings Huge Show of Support for CLAS
March 2, 2022The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences raised the most of any college, program, or unit across the university on Gator Nation Giving Day 2022.
A New Book Shows What African American Studies Made Possible at UF
February 14, 2022The history of the African American Studies Program at the University of Florida offers lessons for everyone.
For UF Math Alumnus Joe Alfred, Giving Back Was Logical
February 10, 2022After a 41-year career, Joe Alfred wanted to help ensure math students continue to have the same opportunities he did.
UF Mourns the Passing of Robert H. Grubbs, Nobel-Winning Alumnus
December 20, 2021The chemist and Nobel Laureate earned two degrees from UF. He was 79.
Invasive Ants Can Threaten Ecosystems by Damaging Plants at the Roots
December 2, 2021Biology alumnus Pat Milligan sounds the alarm on invasive ants’ ability to harm plant life.
The Bigger Picture
November 18, 2021Values instilled during his liberal arts and sciences education prepare alumnus Leonard Spearman for lifelong leadership.
Twists and Turns
November 18, 2021Career paths often go in unexpected directions — and the college is embracing those winding roads in its approach to professional preparation for students.
Before the Law
November 18, 2021An alumni couple finds a way to make a lasting impact by giving back to the college’s pre-law initiatives.
Bringing His A-Game
November 18, 2021Gator100 honoree aims high and helps launch Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux to success.
Speaking from Experience
November 18, 2021The college’s MentorConnect program brings rewards for students and alumni alike.
UF Alumna Reaches New Heights at Kitt Peak National Observatory
October 28, 2021Michelle Edwards takes on a leadership role at the preeminent astronomical research center.
The Connector
July 22, 2021Alumnus Ed Tancer had a knack for bringing people together. A new scholarship will continue his legacy.
UF alumna named NSF assistant director for geosciences
July 13, 2021Alexandra Isern, who received her bachelor’s degree in geology at the University of Florida, will be the first Hispanic person and second woman to hold the position.
This Moss’s Huge, 300 Million-Year-Old Sex Chromosomes Offer Clues About Our Own
June 30, 2021New research into the genome of fire moss has biologists rethinking assumptions about the development of human sex chromosomes.
Healing Victims’ Grief — and Her Own
May 18, 2021After earning degrees in criminology from UF, a cold case expert found an unlikely second act after a personal tragedy.
CLAS Alumni Shine on 2021 40 Gators Under 40
April 9, 2021An education in the liberal arts and sciences paves the way for a thriving career — just take a look at the 2021 University of Florida 40 Gators Under 40.
Finding His Spark: Jon Renthrope and Cajun Fire Brewery
February 11, 2021Alum Renthrope is the founder and CEO of Cajun Fire Brewing Company, only the fifth Black-owned brewery in the history of the United States and the first in the South.
What Your Work Was Really About
July 8, 2020The Lyle N. McAlister Archival Research Fellowship Fund will support students’ travel to Latin America or Europe for their dissertation work.
Racial Justice and the Power of Education
June 3, 2020Dean David Richardson shares his thoughts on the fight for racial equality in the nation.
Alumnus Helps Organization Provide Sewn Masks for Those in Need
May 26, 2020A former political science major has been helping a non-profit organization provide sewn masks for his community.