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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.
From classroom to career
January 27, 2026Beyond120 and the Career Connections Center expand opportunities for arts and humanities students through intentional programming.
From Gainesville to Singapore: UF data science major finds the story in the numbers
September 30, 2025Stuart was matched through UF’s Study Abroad program with a data science internship at UPS in Singapore, where she spent two transformative months tackling real-world problems.
UF student awarded Voyager public service scholarship
September 23, 2025Initiated with a $100 million donation from Chesky to the Obama Foundation, the scholarship is now in its fourth year and focuses on students with a passion for public service.
The power of intentional experience
June 16, 2025Through purposeful experiences, Beyond120 strategically prepares students to navigate complexity with confidence, curiosity and clarity.
Giving interns a career edge, UF expands its business partnerships in the Southeastern U.S.
January 31, 2025The Beyond120 Program is forging new relationships with businesses across the Southeastern U.S to give students more experiential learning opportunities.
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.
Introducing Beyond120’s new director
January 31, 2024Meet Beyond120’s new director, Taylor Stokes, as she prepares to inspire students through experiential learning.
Healing Across Borders
December 12, 2022A study abroad trip to Oaxaca teaches pre-health students invaluable lessons.
Gillian Lord Named New Associate Dean for Student Affairs
August 16, 2022Longtime faculty member Gillian Lord steps up to lead initiatives to shape the student experience.
Rhodes Scholar from CLAS Is Ready to ‘Fight the World’s Fight’
June 9, 2022As UF’s first woman and 13th student overall to win the Rhodes Scholarship, Aimee Clesi plans to challenge wrongful convictions as she continues her education at the University of Oxford.
Undergrad Researcher Cuts Through Wellness Industry Spin
June 9, 2022A multibillion-dollar industry pushes products that supposedly make you healthier — but how much of it is legit? Karina Sarandrea dedicated her first research project to the question.
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.
Speaking from Experience
November 18, 2021The college’s MentorConnect program brings rewards for students and alumni alike.
Across the Pond
March 10, 2021A Beyond120 excursion helped Hunter Hales and Kathryn Quintero realize their CLAS degrees were preparing them for rewarding opportunities they hadn’t previously considered.
Taking Stock of the Future at a Beyond120 Internship
January 30, 2020A summer internship sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences experiential learning program provided two students with new perspectives and job offers.