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CLAS Staff Spotlight: Karen Jones

Administrative specialist Karen Jones recalls making a positive impact for students as a highlight of her 36 years with UF.

Violence alters human genes for generations, researchers discover

A study by Professor of Anthropology Connie Mulligan finds that violence can alter human DNA, and that those alterations can be passed down.

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CLAS celebrates record-breaking generosity on Gator Nation Giving Day

The seventh annual event was held on Feb. 20 and showed an unprecedented show of support for CLAS students and programs.

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The Invasion of Ukraine: a 3 year perspective

Three years after Russia's February 24 invasion of Ukraine, UF political scientist Bryon Moraski provides updates on the war.

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Karen Bjorndal retires after over 50 years at UF

After more than 50 years of research and teaching at UF, Director of the Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research Karen Bjorndal has retired.

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To academic advising, with love

The CLAS Thank an Advisor Program, allows students to submit notes to their advisors in gratitude for the support they received.

At Super Bowl, sports betting will continue to dominate, despite addiction risks

Despite the mixture of slapstick farce and glitzy celebrity cameos in the inescapable TV ads for sportsbooks, the rise of these apps has a darker side.

Giving interns a career edge, UF expands its business partnerships in the Southeastern U.S.

The Beyond120 Program is forging new relationships with businesses across the Southeastern U.S to give students more experiential learning opportunities.

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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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Humanities play integral role in the UF Astraeus Space Institute

Imagination and curiosity meet critical analysis and scientific reasoning in the formation of the UF Astraeus Space Institute.

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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Chastain Wealth Management amplifies student voices with $25,000 gift to UF Speech and Debate

UF Alumni Larren and Jennifer Odom make a transformative gift to support young orators.

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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.

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UF Phi Alpha Delta takes top spots at National Championship for the 14th year in a row

UF chapter of Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) takes top honors at the law fraternity’s national competition for the 14th year in a row.

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UF history professor helps craft policy recommendations for national cannabis education

Joseph Spillane, chair of the Department of History, contributed his historical expertise to this National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine panel

Warning: Don’t miss Thanksgiving dinner, it’s more meaningful than you think

UF researchers, led by Assistant Professor of Psychology Erin Westgate, Ph.D., investigate the factors that lead people to underestimate the meaningfulness of future life experiences.

Zeta Phi Alumni Foundation honors legacy of leadership with $50,000 gift to UF African American Studies program

A generous gift from the Zeta Phi Alumni Foundation will empower students in the University of Florida’s African American Studies program to expand their horizons through international study.

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Big data allows researchers to analyze income inequality gap

A National Science Foundation grant will support Edo Navot's new study on income inequality.