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New book releases from CLAS faculty and alumni.

Across the college, researchers address gaps in knowledge of the natural world, from plant behavior to coastline protection.

Are Arctic lakes in danger? New research from UF postdoctoral researcher Elizabeth Webb reveals widespread declines in surface water.

Members of a UF presidential task force outline UF’s history with Indigenous and Black peoples and cultures.

UF medical geographer Sadie Ryan contributes to a sweeping climate-health analysis, offering a path forward for those addressing urgent public health needs.

UF researchers are working to address mental health disparities by joining with the Florida Blue Foundation and a collaborative of local churches on a new community-centered program.

An international research team has produced a new membrane filtration system that improves the efficiency of some of the most energy-intensive processes used by major industries today.

Twenty-seven members of the University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty received promotions for 2022. Among them, seven faculty promoted to associate professor were also awarded tenure.

The assistant professor will introduce concepts of computational earth science to diverse populations that are underrepresented in the field.

UF chemist Charles Cao and a team of researchers reveal previously unknown possibilities of nanocrystals.

After Trysh Travis came across fellow CLAS professor Laurie Mintz’s 1984 registration letter for a national meeting of women’s centers, the two reflected on these groups and how they’ve changed in the ensuing decades.

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.  

Longtime faculty member Gillian Lord steps up to lead initiatives to shape the student experience.

Joseph Spillane, the longtime associate dean for student affairs and director of the Academic Advising Center, has guided a core component of the UF student experience through a time of tremendous change.

The physicist is one of 83 scientists from across the nation selected to receive significant funding for innovative research.

Amy Williams, of the Department of Geological Sciences, was recognized for exceptional promise in her research.

The Classical Association of the Middle West and South (CAMWS) awarded an Ovatio to Victoria Pagán-Wolpert, UF professor of classics.

New planet-hunting technologies inspire researchers to re-think their tactics in the search for planets beyond our solar system.

Across the college, researchers address gaps in health knowledge, ranging from brain development to molecular shapes.

Backed by college faculty and alumni, students take action on mental health by using peer-driven approaches and positive psychology.