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Researchers use James Webb Space Telescope to capture photos of W51 star-forming region

March 31, 2026

A team of UF researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope to capture the newest and most clear image of a star-forming region.

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Gone Medieval: Early Medieval Croatia

March 19, 2026

Uf Professor of History Florin Curta joins the “Gone Medieval” podcast to discuss the archives, churches and cultures that made medieval Croatia unique.

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Congratulations 2026 Rothman Faculty Summer Fellows

March 19, 2026

The fellowships recognize and support faculty members as they make significant progress on existing research and creative projects during the summer months.

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Understanding How Older Adults Think About AI And Related Tech

March 17, 2026

Forbes breaks down the framework developed by UF Professor of Geography Stephen Golant, Ph.D., on how older adults think about AI and other technology.

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Paddling the Ocklawaha River during a drawdown reveals lost springs, cypress graveyard

March 9, 2026

UF Instructional Professor Steven Noll, Ph.D., discusses the future of the Rodman Reserve and the Ocklawaha River.

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Florida’s immigrant entrepreneurs are creating jobs and prosperity in their communities

February 24, 2026

UF Director of the Gainesville Business History Project Paula de la Cruz-Fernández details the landscape of immigrant-founded businesses in Florida.

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Antarctica has a ‘gravity hole’

February 24, 2026

Andrew Paul with Popular Science expands on the statements of UF Geological Sciences Professor Alessandro Forte, Ph.D., regarding gravity in Antarctica.

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University of Florida hosts interactive science fair for kids

February 17, 2026

UF Associate Professor Laura Blecha, Ph.D., and the Department of Physics hosted its ninth annual science fair for families and children.

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Antarctica sits above Earth’s strongest “gravity hole.” Now we know how it got that way.

February 16, 2026

Alessandro Forte, Ph.D., professor of geophysics mapped the Antarctic gravity hole to reveal how it developed over millions of years.

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UF assistant professor awarded Cottrell Scholar Award

February 13, 2026

The Research Corporation for Science Advancement recognized Assistant Professor of Astronomy Jamie Tayar, Ph.D., with the 2026 Cottrell Scholar Award.

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UF professor named AAG Later Career Fellow

February 12, 2026

Joann Mossa, Ph.D., has been named a Later Career Fellow by the American Association of Geographers (AAG), one of the organization’s highest honors.

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Jesse Dallery aims to make evidence-based treatment accessible to everyone

February 10, 2026

UF professor uses expertise in behavioral psychology to develop technology-based interventions to change behaviors.

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UF Astraeus faculty help shape national science strategy for human exploration of Mars

February 3, 2026

UF faculty affiliated with the Astraeus Space Institute filled key leadership roles in a report that will help guide U.S. science priorities for future human missions to Mars.

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Spanish faculty earns AI teaching integration award

February 3, 2026

Instructional Professor Jennifer Wooten, Ph.D., and CITT Instructional Designer Laura Jervis were named the recipients of the 2025 AI Teaching Integration Award.

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Best and Worst States to Retire (2026)

January 26, 2026

UF Professor Emeritus Stephen Golant, Ph.D., discusses the most common mistakes made by retirees and the top factors they should consider when choosing where to retire.

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Why you should put down your phone and daydream instead

January 13, 2026

Erin Westgate, Ph.D., an assistant professor of social psychology at the University of Florida, shares why people should daydream instead of checking their phone.

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A foundation of trust

January 12, 2026

Science — Professor of Anthropology Michael Heckenberger, Ph.D., paved the way for collaboration between Indigenous peoples and archaeologists.

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History Made

January 7, 2026

David R. Colburn and Michael V. Gannon will be inducted into the inaugural class of the Florida Humanities Hall of Fame.

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Italian studies professor appointed as Slater Fellow with Durham University

January 6, 2026

Mary Watt, Ph.D., was appointed as a Slater Fellow for the spring semester at Durham University in England, where she will engage with students, faculty and the community and continue working on her current book project.

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Sharks and rays get a major win with new international trade limits for 70+ species

December 15, 2025

The Conversation – Associate Professor of Biology Gareth J. Fraser, Ph.D., discusses international trade limits on more than 70 shark and ray species.