Ytori Magazine Archives

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Gulf Scholars program at UF seeks a healthier future for the Gulf of Mexico

Growing up in Pensacola, REBECCA BURTON had a front-row seat to the Gulf of Mexico, where the power of the American Sea to build communities over the decades and to wipe them away in a season has been unfolding since long before the first Europeans arrived on its shores. She saw how development and industry […]

Honoring a legacy of environmental stewardship

The Stidham Endowment for Water Resources and Hydrology, established in memory of James "Jim" Stidham, promotes environmental stewardship and honors a legacy of service and passion for Florida's waterways.

Jack Davis: Growing up on Santa Rosa Sound

Historian and author Jack E. Davis writes of his youth growing up on the water, and how it influenced his writing in "The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea."

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Ripple Effects: Center for Humanities and the Public Sphere broadens focus, engages new partners

Twenty undergraduates pursuing majors across a dozen departments, some outside the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida, packed into the cozy Walker Hall offices of the Center for Humanities and the Public Sphere in April to learn more about the Alexander Grass Scholars Program for which they had been selected […]

A science expedition to Greenland’s ice sheets takes center stage

A new short film showcases a team of scientists on a month-long sea expedition as they seek to uncover secrets of Earth's last deglaciation period and uncover answers buried beneath the waves.

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UF Geography charts a course toward a more water-resilient future

Meet the UF researchers addressing the world's biggest water-related issues.

Research Roundup: Ants, tides, off-world lava, and carbon sinks

Faculty and researchers in the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences collaborate and innovate to gain a deeper understanding of our world.

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For Africans in the Sahel, water carries blessings as climate change spells trouble

The Sahel stretches across Africa, a narrow band sandwiched between the arid Sahara to the north and the wetter savannas of the central continent to its south, a transition zone for culture as well as climate, where people flow across national borders like water. Migration through this crossroads has meant a mixing of languages, religions, […]

Creative License

New book releases from CLAS faculty and alumni.

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Ecologists uncover the hidden power of animals in shaping ecosystems

Ecologists Amanda Subalusky and Chris Dutton reveal the critical impact of animals on ecosystem health, emphasizing the interconnectedness of life within natural habitats.

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From the Dean: Navigating changes, finding inspiration

David E. Richardson introduces the spring/summer 2024 issue of Ytori and thanks supporters of the college as he steps back from his role as dean.

Ancient civilization in Peru offers lessons on water stewardship

On the sun-kissed western coast of South America, nestled in modern-day Peru’s northern expanse, lies a mesmerizing testament to human ingenuity and the resilience of a once-mighty civilization. Around 900 A.D., this area was the home to the Chimú people and their Kingdom of Chimor, the second-largest empire in ancient Andean history. For over 500 […]

Faculty in linguistics study how language flows as people adapt to new realities

“How many languages do you speak?” The lecturer visiting from Guinea thought it was an odd question, posed by a student reporter for the Independent Florida Alligator. The answer took him a minute to consider: seven. FIONA MCLAUGHLIN, professor of linguistics and African languages, recalled that the lecturer, like many from West Africa, was highly […]