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Milk Pioneers
April 13, 2020Research by anthropology professor Katherine Grillo sheds a light on human evolution.

Protecting Tropical Forests by Predicting their Growth
April 9, 2020A digital model makes it possible to effectively manage the regrowth of these essential ecosystems.

Drastic Measures
April 8, 2020Evading predators isn’t the only reason these bugs abandon their legs.

New Research Provides a Clearer View of the Moon’s History
March 30, 2020Geology professor Stephen Elardo’s research shines new light on how the Moon developed.

Why do Sea Turtles Consume Plastic? Blame the Smell
March 9, 2020New research finds a surprising reason for why sea turtles consume plastic debris.

African American Studies Celebrates 50th Anniversary
February 27, 2020The 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, 2020Biology 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, 2020Imre Bartos probes gravitational wave surges, a topic that has exploded with intriguing questions in the last five years.

Reimagining the Humanities
January 31, 2020Now 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, 2020With 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, 2020Professor Laura Guyer helps students tackle health disparities with a rapidly growing minor.

Hearing Their Voices
January 30, 2020Discover how UF’s English Language Institute helped a student from Togo achieve her academic goals.

Where History Happened
January 30, 2020History 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, 2020The 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, 2020Evening 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, 2020A summer internship sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences experiential learning program provided two students with new perspectives and job offers.

Petty Disputes, Serious Study
January 28, 2020Professor 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, 2020The college-wide awards honor those who make a difference in students’ lives.

New Book Releases from Faculty and Alumni
January 23, 2020Check out the latest published work by our talented faculty and alumni.

CLAS Faculty Receive National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships
January 17, 2020Lillian Guerra, professor in the Department of History, and Amanda Concha-Holmes, courtesy faculty in the Department of Anthropology, received grants.