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Chastain Wealth Management amplifies student voices with $25,000 gift to UF Speech and Debate

UF Alumni Larren and Jennifer Odom make a transformative gift to support young orators.

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International CLAS students honored

Twelve students from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences were honored at the 30th Annual International Student Achievement Awards Ceremony.

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UF Phi Alpha Delta takes top spots at National Championship for the 14th year in a row

UF chapter of Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) takes top honors at the law fraternity’s national competition for the 14th year in a row.

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UF history professor helps craft policy recommendations for national cannabis education

Joseph Spillane, chair of the Department of History, contributed his historical expertise to this National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine panel

Warning: Don’t miss Thanksgiving dinner, it’s more meaningful than you think

UF researchers, led by Assistant Professor of Psychology Erin Westgate, Ph.D., investigate the factors that lead people to underestimate the meaningfulness of future life experiences.

Zeta Phi Alumni Foundation honors legacy of leadership with $50,000 gift to UF African American Studies program

A generous gift from the Zeta Phi Alumni Foundation will empower students in the University of Florida’s African American Studies program to expand their horizons through international study.

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Big data allows researchers to analyze income inequality gap

A National Science Foundation grant will support Edo Navot's new study on income inequality.

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The Alexander Grass Scholars’ Program celebrates a successful first year

Students, faculty, and staff from the Center for Humanities and the Public Sphere gathered to celebrate the completion of its first round of student research projects.

New (Un)Common Writes courses inspire innovative penmanship

New University Writing Program courses, in collaboration with the UF Honors program, are designed for students to think beyond traditional writing styles.

CLAS professor receives second LGBTQ-focused NIH Grant

This grant will be among the first to use a novel approach to study the role of Latinx culture on the mental health of Latinx LGBTQ+ youth and their families.

Three CLAS faculty receive NSF CAREER awards

Matthew Eddy, Boone Prentice, and Hannah Vander Zanden were awarded these special research grants from the National Science Foundation.

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UF student awarded Obama Foundation public service scholarship

Eduardo Linardi, a University of Florida third-year student, is one of 100 students nationally selected to receive the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service.

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UF emeritus professor earns prestigious herpetology award

Harvey Lillywhite, an emeritus professor of biology and former director of the Seahorse Key Marine Laboratory, received the Henry S. Fitch Award for Excellence in Herpetology.

UF professor receives award from the Gerontological Society of America

Emeritus Professor of Geography Stephen Golant was given the M. Powell Lawton Award.

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UF writing courses redefine the role of AI

Zea Miller challenges academic stigmas by integrating AI into writing instruction, empowering students to harness the tools for creativity and efficiency in their work.

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Two CLAS professors receive Distinguished Professor awards

Thomas Bianchi and Neil Sullivan were recognized for their excellence in teaching and research

Two CLAS graduates named 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award winners

Bob Hesterman and Stephen Goldman were recognized for their accomplishments and service.

UF Alumni Association’s Gator100 list recognizes 20 CLAS alumni among top performers

CLAS graduates excel on the list of fastest-growing alumni-led companies.

Carolyn M. Tucker, PhD, receives Florida Blue Sapphire Award

Her first-place award recognizes her dedication to community service and to fighting health disparities.