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Milk Pioneers

April 13, 2020

Research by anthropology professor Katherine Grillo sheds a light on human evolution.

Tree on Barro Colorado Island

Protecting Tropical Forests by Predicting their Growth

April 9, 2020

A digital model makes it possible to effectively manage the regrowth of these essential ecosystems.

Chondrocera laticornis

Drastic Measures

April 8, 2020

Evading predators isn’t the only reason these bugs abandon their legs.

the moon's history

New Research Provides a Clearer View of the Moon’s History

March 30, 2020

Geology professor Stephen Elardo’s research shines new light on how the Moon developed.

Why do Sea Turtles Consume Plastic? Blame the Smell

March 9, 2020

New research finds a surprising reason for why sea turtles consume plastic debris.

African American Studies Celebrates 50th Anniversary

February 27, 2020

The African American Studies program celebrated its 50th anniversary on February 20 and 21 with the unveiling of a new historical marker, commemorative speeches, musical performances and a symposium reflecting on the program’s significance.

When the Dinosaurs Died, the Ferns Survived

February 14, 2020

Biology professor Emily Sessa receives NASA grant to understand why ferns bounced back after a mass extinction.

Physics Professor Bartos Named 2020 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow

February 12, 2020

Imre Bartos probes gravitational wave surges, a topic that has exploded with intriguing questions in the last five years.

Ytori Fall 2019 Featured Story

Reimagining the Humanities

January 31, 2020

Now in its second decade, the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere is bringing disciplines together to tackle grand-challenge questions.

Lessons from Hurricanes Past

January 31, 2020

With the help of digital technology, UF professor Ken Sassaman plans to bring the history of a devastated town to the present.

How Can We Change Healthcare? Build Better Doctors

January 31, 2020

Professor Laura Guyer helps students tackle health disparities with a rapidly growing minor.

Hearing Their Voices

January 30, 2020

Discover how UF’s English Language Institute helped a student from Togo achieve her academic goals.

Where History Happened

January 30, 2020

History professor Sean Adams led a group of educators on a historical tour across Florida and Alabama to learn more about the Civil War.

Evening of Excellence 2019 Honorees

January 30, 2020

The annual Evening of Excellence shines a spotlight on those who make the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences an essential part of UF.

The Odd Couple of Economics

January 30, 2020

Evening of Excellence honoree Mark Rush and economics chair Thomas Knight have a irreverant — and competitive — rapport.

Taking Stock of the Future at a Beyond120 Internship

January 30, 2020

A summer internship sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences experiential learning program provided two students with new perspectives and job offers.

Bickering

Petty Disputes, Serious Study

January 28, 2020

Professor of Linguistics Diana Boxer put Thanksgiving quarrels to good use in a new study focused on bickering.

2020 College Teaching/Advising Award Winners Revealed

January 27, 2020

The college-wide awards honor those who make a difference in students’ lives.

CLAS Faculty Receive National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships

January 17, 2020

Lillian Guerra, professor in the Department of History, and Amanda Concha-Holmes, courtesy faculty in the Department of Anthropology, received grants.