social sciences

A new study by Anthropology Chair John Krigbaum found that donkeys were among the first animals brought to Jamestown, despite there being no written records of their presence.

The CLAS Staff Excellence awards recognize staff members who contribute outstanding and meritorious service in their fields.

A study co-authored by Associate Professor of Anthropology Daniel Contreras found that hallucinogens were an upper class luxury in ancient Peru.

The two-day event, held March 27 and 28, explored the newest approaches to the study of African intellectual history and considered the dynamics of knowledge production.

A distinguished lifetime achievement within the scientific community, the 2024 class is comprised of 471 scientists, engineers and innovators across 24 disciplines.

Administrative specialist Karen Jones recalls making a positive impact for students as a highlight of her 36 years with UF.

A study by Professor of Anthropology Connie Mulligan finds that violence can alter human DNA, and that those alterations can be passed down.

The seventh annual event was held on Feb. 20 and showed an unprecedented show of support for CLAS students and programs.

The findings showed that where immigrants were given local voting rights, they were more likely to naturalize.

Three years after Russia’s February 24 invasion of Ukraine, UF political scientist Bryon Moraski provides updates on the war.

National pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson will headline the University of Florida’s “2024 & Beyond: Insights and the Future of Campaigning” conference on February 4, 2025.

For the fourth year in a row, the Department of Psychology’s online program was ranked as a top 5 online psychology program by U.S News, placing second on the most recent rankings.

The awards honor exceptional teachers and advisors in each college for their commitment to enhancing the student experience.

This free, public event will feature a guest lecture by Hasan Kwame Jeffries on Afrofuturism and Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision for America.

Supported by a Fulbright Specialist Grant received in 2024, UF Associate Professor Jillian Hernandez spent two weeks collaborating at the Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana (UTEM).

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

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.

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

UF students and alumni apply their experience in working with The UF Election Lab to campaign and voter awareness efforts across the country.

The University of Florida is hosting a free debate Wednesday over federal regulation of misinformation on social media platforms.