Big questions. Real research. Student-driven discovery. 🐊 🔗 news.clas.ufl.edu/uf-political...

A rocky planet discovered by a UF astronomer may have an atmosphere. The new findings on LHS 1140b are a major milestone in the search for Earth-like worlds beyond our solar system. news.clas.ufl.edu/new-study-re...

Congratulations to the 15 UF students earning the prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship! 🐊 We’re proud to celebrate the CLAS Gators among this year’s honorees and the research they’re advancing across disciplines. Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/uf-students-...

Do leatherback sea turtles really stop eating during nesting season? UF doctoral student Ariadna Arnau is studying their feeding behavior to uncover new insights that could help protect these incredible animals. Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/uf-doctoral-...

Congratulations to Professor Steven Noll on earning a first-place 2026 Charlie Award from the Florida Magazine Association for Editorial Writing in a Non-Profit Magazine.

After applying, facing rejection and trying again, UF political science and history student Sandra Ukah has earned a prestigious Roosevelt in Washington Fellowship, joining just 15 students selected nationwide. Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/political-sc...

Young frogs take a “grow first, fight later” approach to disease, UF researchers found. They prioritize growth and only ramp up immune defense when infections become severe, showing how early-life trade-offs shape survival. Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/young-frogs-...

Young frogs "play it safe" when disease strikes, UF researchers find - News

UF research reveals how early-life decisions about energy use, shapes survival, development and population health.

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Ten UF students and alumni have been named 2026 Fulbright recipients. They'll teach, conduct research and pursue graduate study around the world as scholars and cultural ambassadors. Read more: studentsuccess.ufl.edu/success-stor...

Nature has spent billions of years solving problems. UF researchers are exploring how those solutions can inspire the next wave of innovation. 🌎 Their work is helping launch a new field called “ecotech.” Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/ecotech-uf-r...

UF historian Max Deardorff has been named a 2026 ACLS Fellow, one of the nation’s top honors in the humanities. The fellowship will support his research into prison ships and cultural exchange in the Spanish Empire. 🐊📚 Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/uf-associate...

UF associate professor of history selected as 2026 ACLS Fellow - News

Max Deardorff, Ph.D., an associate professor of history, was selected as a 2026 Fellow by the American Council of Learned Societies.

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Congratulations to the seven College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty members named 2026 UFRF Professors! 👏 Their outstanding research and scholarship continue to make an impact at UF and beyond. 🐊 Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/uf-research-... #UFCLAS #GoGators

UF Research Foundation names 2026 UFRF Professors - News

Seven College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty have been named UF Research Foundation Professors.

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NASA’s Curiosity rover detected never-before-seen organic compounds on Mars, offering new clues about the planet’s past habitability. 🪐 UF-led research explores what these findings could mean for ancient Mars. Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/mars-rover-d...

A UF astronomer contributed to the largest 3D map of the universe ever created, spanning 47 million+ galaxies and quasars. The dataset is helping scientists better understand dark energy and the expansion of the universe. Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/uf-astronome...

Water shapes everything—from ecosystems to economies. 🌍 At UF’s Carter Conference, global scholars came together to explore water challenges across Africa and the paths forward. Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/ufs-carter-c...

UF’s Carter Conference brings leading researchers together to discuss water across Africa - News

Experts on African waters from a wide range of disciplines gathered at the University of Florida to discuss ongoing issues and solutions.

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Closing out #WomensHistoryMonth by spotlighting the Women in Leadership Forum at UF — where student leaders are shaping conversations on opportunity, mentorship, and the future of leadership. Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/women-in-lea...

Women in Leadership Forum highlights student leadership and evolving opportunities - News

The 2026 Joan S. Forrest Women in Leadership Forum brought together professionals from government affairs, nonprofit leadership, communications and law to discuss how women shape public policy and com...

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15 years. Still undefeated. The University of Florida mock trial team just extended its national championship streak—and it’s preparing students for real legal careers. Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/with-a-15-ye...

Reinforcing the gut’s natural defenses: @ifas.ufl.edu microbiologist Luiz Roesch and Brent Sumerlin, a chemistry professor @uf-clas.bsky.social, have developed a synthetic mucus that mimics natural mucin meant to restore the gut’s protective barrier and prevent the inflammation that drives IBD.

We had an exciting Evening of Excellence on campus last Friday. Our sincere congratulations to our amazing students!

UF scientists contributed to a record-breaking image of the Milky Way’s heart from the ALMA survey, helping map gas flows that could explain how massive stars form near a supermassive black hole. This is the clearest look ever at our galaxy’s core. Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/milky-ways-c...

UF researchers help capture most detailed view yet of the Milky Way’s core

UF astrophysicist Adam Ginsburg, co-led the team responsible for processing the massive dataset, using the HiPerGator.

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AI can detect deepfake photos more accurately than humans. But when it comes to deepfake videos, people still have the advantage. New research from the University of Florida explores what this means as manipulated media becomes more common online. Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/machines-spo...

Antarctica sits above Earth’s weakest gravity region, known as a “gravity hole.” New research traces how slow rock movements over tens of millions of years shaped this anomaly and how it might connect with the continent’s climate history. 🔗 news.clas.ufl.edu/antarctica-s...

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

New UF study reveals how achingly slow rock movements deep under the Earth's surface let to today's Antarctic gravity hole.

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It’s not just the heat. It’s the humidity. UF CLAS researchers explore Florida’s “silent storm” and why sticky heat makes extreme weather more dangerous. 🔗: news.clas.ufl.edu/floridas-sil...

UF CLAS celebrates the launch of iVELAS — a program that’s opening doors for transfer students and helping them transition smoothly into college life. 🌟 Learn more: news.clas.ufl.edu/ivelas-a-launchpad-for-transfer-students/

From first-gen to future lawyer. 🎓 UF student Sarah Hoffer found her voice — and her path to the courtroom — by turning challenge into purpose. Read her story of grit, growth, and Gator spirit: news.clas.ufl.edu/finding-her-...

🌎 Big news for atmospheric and Earth science! UF has joined the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, a leading consortium shaping the future of climate and atmospheric research. 🔗 news.clas.ufl.edu/uf-joins-prestigious-ucar-consortium-to-advance-atmospheric-and-earth-science-research

UF joins prestigious UCAR Consortium to advance atmospheric and earth science research

UF has been accepted as a member of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, a premier consortium that unites top-tier institutions in atmospheric and Earth system sciences.

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UF scientists can now listen to magnetism. Their vibrating “nano drums” just a few atoms thick reveal hidden magnetic rhythms — a breakthrough that could power the next generation of fast, energy-efficient computers. Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/uf-led-team-...

Thrilled to celebrate Dr. Brent Sumerlin, UF CLAS professor, for being one of only two recipients of the UF Foundation Term Professorship Award for 2025–26! His exceptional research and mentorship continue to drive innovation across CLAS and the Gator Nation. 💙🧡 #UFCLAS #UFResearch

🚀 Big congrats to UF Ph.D. candidates Jay Shi and Jesse Kisembe, along with their advisors Rana Ezzeddine and Barry Wen, on earning NASA’s prestigious FINESST Fellowship! This award supports graduate research that pushes the boundaries of Earth and space science—and Gators are leading the way. 🐊🌍✨

50 years ago, "Jaws" was released in theaters, instilling many movie goers with a fear of sharks. Join Associate Professor of Biology Gareth Fraser as he fights fear with understanding by sharing some of his research on these majestic creatures. Read the story: news.clas.ufl.edu/the-conversa...

The latest issue of Ytori Magazine is here! Discover the power of experiential learning and how CLAS is teaching students to think independently and make their voices heard. Meet faculty, students, alumni and staff who are taking learning beyond the classroom. news.clas.ufl.edu/ytori.../yto...