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12 CLAS alumni selected for “40 Gators Under 40” awards
The UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences proudly announces that 12 of its alumni have been selected for this prestigious recognition.
Three college faculty honored as AAAS fellows
A distinguished lifetime achievement within the scientific community, the 2024 class is comprised of 471 scientists, engineers and innovators across 24 disciplines.
Distinguished Professor awarded Galileo Galilei Medal
Pierre Sikivie, recently retired Distinguished Professor of Physics at the University of Florida, has been selected as one of 2 recipients of the Galileo Galilei Medal for 2025.
Two UF geography faculty named AAG Fellows
Department of Geography faculty members Jane Southworth and Corene Matyas have been named fellows by the American Association of Geographers.
UF Department of Psychology ranked second-best online psychology program in the U.S
For the fourth year in a row, the Department of Psychology's online program was ranked as a top 5 online psychology program by U.S News, placing second on the most recent rankings.
Associate professor enables dialogue through art and music; receives Fulbright Specialist Grant
Supported by a Fulbright Specialist Grant received in 2024, UF Associate Professor Jillian Hernandez spent two weeks collaborating at the Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana (UTEM).
20 CLAS faculty receive Humanities Scholarship Enhancement Fund awards
The 2025 recipients of The Humanities Scholarship Enhancement Fund at UF have been announced.
International CLAS students honored
Twelve students from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences were honored at the 30th Annual International Student Achievement Awards Ceremony.
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.
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.
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.
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.