Healthy infant microbiomes appear to protect against malaria

Healthy gut microbes in 6-week-old infants were linked to a lower risk of malaria during babies’ first year of life.

Political Science student receives Roosevelt in Washington Fellowship

University of Florida student Sandra Ukah was selected as one of 15 students nationally to receive the Roosevelt in Washington Fellowship.

2026 CLAS Staff Excellence Awards

UF’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences gathered on June 18 to celebrate the work of its staff.

Political scientist Daniel Smith recognized for scholarly contributions

Dan Smith, UF faculty member since 2003, has received the 2026 Career Achievement Award from the State Politics and Policy Section of the American Political Science Association.

Study finds elephant loss sets off ecosystem chain reaction starting with dung beetles

UF Professor of Biology Todd Palmer, Ph.D., was part of a study that found that when elephants were removed from experimental landscapes, dung beetle populations collapsed.

Psychology professor helps UF students turn internships into legal careers

Associate Instructional Professor of Psychology Brian Cahill, Ph.D., has connected students with internship opportunities that have led to gap year employment.

UF archaeology program responds to workforce demand with new training model

UF’s archaeology program, with its new master’s degree option, meets the rising demand for cultural resource management professionals.

Grass Scholars students develop digital walking tour of Duckpond

As a part of the Alexander Grass Scholars program, a group of UF students created a digital walking tour of the historic Duckpond neighborhood.