College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Distinguished Professor Emeritus Pierre Sikivie, Ph.D. is the 17th UF faculty member elected to the NAS. The post UF distinguished professor emeritus elected to National Academy of Sciences appeared first on College of Liberal Arts and Sciences .

Seven CLAS faculty members have been honored for their work that advances discovery, creativity and innovation. The post UF Research Foundation names 2026 UFRF Professors appeared first on College of Liberal Arts and Sciences .

Max Deardorff, Ph.D., an associate professor of history, was selected as a 2026 Fellow by the American Council of Learned Societies. The post UF associate professor of history selected as 2026 ACLS Fellow appeared first on College of Liberal Arts and Sciences .

UF researchers are testing volcanic rock dust to improve soil health across the state's sandy and organic farmlands. The post Can spreading basaltic volcanic rock dust improve crops and the health of Florida’s soils? appeared first on College of Liberal Arts and Sciences .

Surya Karthikeyan Vijayalakshmi, a new graduate of the University of Florida’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, earned his Bachelor of Science in computer science this spring. The post AI Graduate in Spring Commencement appeared first on College of Liberal Arts and Sciences .

The Curiosity Mars rover detected many organic compounds, including ones not seen before on the red planet. The post Mars rover detects never-before-seen organic compounds in new experiment appeared first on College of Liberal Arts and Sciences .

It's time to step forward and shine! The post Congratulations, Class of 2026! appeared first on College of Liberal Arts and Sciences .

The fellowships recognize and support faculty members as they make significant progress on existing research and creative projects during the summer months. The post Congratulations 2026 Rothman Faculty Summer Fellows appeared first on College of Liberal Arts and Sciences .

The UF Phi Alpha Delta competitive mock trial team, which has won the PAD national competition for 15 consecutive years, had helped members develop professional skills and find jobs. The post With a 15-year national winning streak, UF mock trial team prepares students for legal careers appeared first on College of Liberal Arts and Sciences .

Mike Murray-Hudson, Kefa Otiso and Assefa Melesse answer questions at the Gwendolen M. Carter Conference: African Waters panel in the Reitz Union on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The post UF’s Carter Conference brings leading researchers together to discuss water across Africa appeared first on College of Liberal Arts and Sciences .

This three-color image in the mid-infrared shows glowing gas illuminated by ultraviolet light. In this image, red gas is hotter than blue. Photo courtesy of Adam Ginsburg and Taehwa Yoo The post Researchers use James Webb Space Telescope to capture photos of W51 star-forming region appeared first on College of Liberal Arts and Sciences .

Zachary Slepian, with help from HiPerGator, helped lead the groundbreaking effort marking a major leap in astronomy. The post UF astronomer helps build largest 3D map of the universe ever created appeared first on College of Liberal Arts and Sciences .

Organized by Bob Graham Center Student Fellows, the event showcased evolving opportunities for women leaders. The post Women in Leadership Forum highlights student leadership and evolving opportunities appeared first on College of Liberal Arts and Sciences .

The post UF researchers help capture most detailed view yet of Milky Way’s core appeared first on College of Liberal Arts and Sciences .

The post Antarctica sits above Earth’s strongest “gravity hole.” Now we know how it got that way. appeared first on College of Liberal Arts and Sciences .

The post Biology Ph.D candidate granted 2026 ESA Graduate Student Policy Award appeared first on College of Liberal Arts and Sciences .

The post UF assistant professor awarded Cottrell Scholar Award appeared first on College of Liberal Arts and Sciences .

On Feb. 19, 2026, The Gator Nation® rose together with pride and purpose. Thousands of alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends and families rallied for the University of Florida during our eighth annual Stand Up & Holler: Gator Nation Giving Day. The post Celebrating a record-breaking Giving Day appeared first on College of Liberal Arts and Sciences .

In a large study, AI programs were up to 97% accurate at detecting AI-generated faces. The post Machines spot deepfake pictures better than humans, but outperform in video detection appeared first on College of Liberal Arts and Sciences .

The post Professor Sid Dobrin helps lead national conversation on AI in higher education appeared first on College of Liberal Arts and Sciences .