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Unearthing Real-Life Indiana Jones Moments

July 6, 2023

Three UF archaeologists recount their thrilling experiences as field researchers, sharing their own versions of “Indiana Jones moments.”

A Seat at the Table: 75 Years of Women’s Progress

June 29, 2023

In celebration of 75 years of coeducation, we take a trek back through the decades to examine women’s progress at UF.

George Aaron Broadwell

What’s in a Name? A History of ‘Ytori’

June 29, 2023

Our magazine’s namesake pays tribute to the language and culture of Florida’s native peoples.

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A Groundbreaking Digital Archives Project Revives Cuba’s Past

June 29, 2023

UF historian Lillian Guerra bridges the divide to showcase the island nation’s people.

Austin Evans

Research Roundup

June 29, 2023

A snapshot of recent grants and publication highlights.

One for the Ages: 75 Years of UF Geological Sciences

June 29, 2023

Chair of Geological Sciences and Professor of Geology Ellen Martin celebrates the department’s milestone anniversary.

Why Lessons from Ancient Rome Matter in a Modern World

June 29, 2023

Learn more about ancient Rome and the modern lessons we can take away from this once-mighty civilization.

Creative License

June 29, 2023

New book releases from CLAS faculty and alumni.

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CLAS Summer Reading List

June 29, 2023

Welcome to our summer reading list, curated by faculty across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

black hole nebula

New Findings Illuminate the Origins of Black Hole Mergers

June 29, 2023

UF astrophysicist Jeffrey Andrews and collaborators are providing a clearer picture of the formation of black hole pairs.

A cosmic view of gravitational waves and pulsars

UF Researchers Reveal the Hidden Hum of a Cosmic Symphony

June 29, 2023

After 15 years of data collection, scientists from the NANOGrav collaboration, including astrophysicist Laura Blecha and grad student Analis Evans, have detected evidence of gravitational waves at ultra-low frequencies.

Voters at the ballot box

Longer Ballots Reduce Voter Participation, Study Shows

June 26, 2023

When ballots are packed with a crowded field of candidates, voters are more likely to sit out than turnout, according to a study that included Andrew Janusz, assistant professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida.

Bud Shorstein

UF Announces Naming of Jewish Studies Center

June 22, 2023

The naming celebrates an alumnus whose lifelong commitment to Jewish culture, heritage, and education have left an indelible impact on our institution and the wider Jewish community.

Honoring Archie Carr’s Legacy

June 15, 2023

On World Sea Turtle Day, we celebrate legendary researcher Archie Carr and the work of UF researchers carrying on his mission.

Nanomaterials

UF Chemist’s Breakthrough Research Reveals Atomic Precision in Complex Chemical Reactions

June 6, 2023

University of Florida researchers achieve unprecedented precision in nanomaterial chemistry, opening new doors for advanced applications.

One-third of Galaxy’s Most Common Planets Could be in Habitable Zone

May 30, 2023

Hundreds of millions of planets could have the right orbit to sport liquid water and possible life.

Oral history recording with Anthony Cohen

Sharing the Underground Railroad’s Oral Histories

May 17, 2023

With a $350,000 federal grant, UF researchers will showcase recordings that tell how antislavery activists secretly assisted those escaping slavery.

Human DNA is Everywhere. That’s a Boon for Science — and an Ethical Quagmire.

May 17, 2023

A new study led by David Duffy, professor of wildlife disease genomics, reveals that advances in technology now allow scientists to extract DNA from the environment, but are we prepared for the consequences?

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Coming Full Circle

May 16, 2023

One of the college’s newest graduates in medieval studies, Jamie Paul, found her academic passion with the help of the program’s first graduate.

How Our Shared Need for Belonging Made May the 4th a Sacred Star Wars Holiday

May 4, 2023

R. David Thomas Endowed Professor of Psychology Gregory Webster explains the human social behavior driving the holiday’s momentum.