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UF faculty being inducted into the Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine

Distinguished Professor of Physics Neil Sullivan was among the five new inductees into this prestigious organization.

CLAS professor receives second LGBTQ-focused NIH Grant

This grant will be among the first to use a novel approach to study the role of Latinx culture on the mental health of Latinx LGBTQ+ youth and their families.

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UF student awarded Obama Foundation public service scholarship

Eduardo Linardi, a University of Florida third-year student, is one of 100 students nationally selected to receive the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service.

Harvey Lillywhite on a boat

UF emeritus professor earns prestigious herpetology award

Harvey Lillywhite, an emeritus professor of biology and former director of the Seahorse Key Marine Laboratory, received the Henry S. Fitch Award for Excellence in Herpetology.

UF professor receives award from the Gerontological Society of America

Emeritus Professor of Geography Stephen Golant was given the M. Powell Lawton Award.

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Two CLAS professors receive Distinguished Professor awards

Thomas Bianchi and Neil Sullivan were recognized for their excellence in teaching and research

A German novel about a tortured love affair wins 2024 International Booker Prize

Professor of English Michael Hofmann's translation of German author Jenny Erpenbeck's latest novel, "Kairos," helped earn the two of them the 2024 International Booker Prize.

Two CLAS graduates named 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award winners

Bob Hesterman and Stephen Goldman were recognized for their accomplishments and service.

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.

Two CLAS professors named Distinguished Teaching Scholars

Jonathan Martin and Selman Hershfield were recognized for their innovative teaching methods and exemplary research.

CLAS alumni shine on UF’s 40 Gators Under 40 list

Thirteen alumni from the college have been selected for the prestigious '40 Gators Under 40' program.

UF announces 10th Gates Cambridge Scholar

Maddie Ross, a biochemistry student, has become the University of Florida’s 10th recipient of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

UF math students excel in annual SCUDEM competition

UF math students secure top honors at national math competition.

Cinnamon Williams

New book challenges ideas about 20th century Black feminism

Cinnamon Williams shares information about her award-winning authorial debut.

Professor Ellen E. Martin Elected American Geophysical Union Fellow

Chair of Geological Sciences and Professor of Geology Ellen E. Martin earns a prestigious honor from the American Geophysical Union.

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CLAS Graduate Student Receives Excellence in Teaching Award

Maria Victoria Muñoz, a graduate student and teaching assistant from the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies, was awarded the VanderWerf Award.

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Humanities Professors Recognized with Distinguished Award

Two professors in the humanities, Jack Davis and David Leavitt, receive the prestigious Distinguished Professor Award.

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UF Chemists Score Major Grant for Breakthrough Research in Polymer Science

Thanks to a MURI Grant from the U.S Department of Defense, chemists at UF will be able to expand their polymer research.

Integrals, differential equations and other calcululs/math problems on a blackboard

UF Students Earn Honors at International Math Challenge

Two UF teams received awards for their work with differential equations.