Tag: faculty
A UF Chemist’s Breakthrough with Tiny Particles is a Big Deal for Design
UF chemist Charles Cao and a team of researchers reveal previously unknown possibilities of nanocrystals.
A CLAS Professor Dug into an Archive. She Found a Colleague Waiting for Her.
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.
Beyond120’s Brittany Grubbs-Hodges Receives 2022 Career Influencer Award
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.
Gillian Lord Named New Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Longtime faculty member Gillian Lord steps up to lead initiatives to shape the student experience.
Joe Spillane Reflects on a Decade Leading Academic Advising
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.
Xiao-Xiao Zhang Receives Department of Energy Early Career Award
The physicist is one of 83 scientists from across the nation selected to receive significant funding for innovative research.
Amy Williams Receives Excellence Award for Assistant Professors
Amy Williams, of the Department of Geological Sciences, was recognized for exceptional promise in her research.
Victoria Pagán-Wolpert Honored for Contributions to Classics
The Classical Association of the Middle West and South (CAMWS) awarded an Ovatio to Victoria Pagán-Wolpert, UF professor of classics.
Searching for New Planets? These Astronomers Know Where to Look
New planet-hunting technologies inspire researchers to re-think their tactics in the search for planets beyond our solar system.
Research Roundup
Across the college, researchers address gaps in health knowledge, ranging from brain development to molecular shapes.
How Peer Support is Breaking Stigma Around Mental Health and Wellness
Backed by college faculty and alumni, students take action on mental health by using peer-driven approaches and positive psychology.
Untangling Tanzania’s Stubbornly High Maternal Mortality Rates
Anthropology professor Adrienne Strong’s award-winning book reveals the challenges faced in Tanzania’s maternity wards – and helps bring life back to them.
UF Ecologist Robert D. Holt Elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Holt's election to one of the nation's most prestigious academies is a testament to his scientific impact.
Andreas Keil Wins 2022 Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Award
The psychologist was selected to receive Germany's most valuable international research award.
CLAS Professors Receive NSF CAREER Awards
The prestigious awards are granted by the NSF to early-career faculty who demonstrate the potential to serve as academic role models in their fields.
Michael Daniels Wins 2022 L. Adrienne Cupples Award
The annual award recognizes a biostatistician for exemplary contributions to teaching, research and service.
University of Florida Experts Weigh in on the War in Ukraine
A panel of faculty members with strong ties to Ukraine, Russia and Europe discuss the ongoing crisis.
Remembering the Impact of Professor William Jones
The long-time chemistry professor made substantial contributions to the campus community.
A New Book Shows What African American Studies Made Possible at UF
The history of the African American Studies Program at the University of Florida offers lessons for everyone.
2022 College Teaching/Advising Award Winners Revealed
The awards honor exceptional teachers and advisors in each college for their commitment to enhancing the student experience.