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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.

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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.

2025 College Teaching/Advising Award Winners Revealed

The awards honor exceptional teachers and advisors in each college for their commitment to enhancing the student experience.

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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.

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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.

Three CLAS faculty receive NSF CAREER awards

Matthew Eddy, Boone Prentice, and Hannah Vander Zanden were awarded these special research grants from the National Science Foundation.

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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.

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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.

Two CLAS professors named Distinguished Teaching Scholars

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

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.

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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Humanities Professors Recognized with Distinguished Award

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

Beyond120’s Brittany Grubbs-Hodges Receives 2022 Career Influencer Award

The lecturer in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the assistant director of experiential learning for the Beyond120 program was recognized for preparing students for life after graduation.  

Mathematics Students Recognized for Problem-Solving Skills at International Competition

Hosted by the Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications (COMAP), the contest required participants to come up with solutions to real-world problems in 96 hours.