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UF Research Foundation names 2026 UFRF Professors
Seven CLAS faculty members have been honored for their work that advances discovery, creativity and innovation.
UF distinguished professor emeritus elected to National Academy of Sciences
Distinguished Professor Emeritus Pierre Sikivie, Ph.D. is the 17th UF faculty member elected to the NAS.
CLAS News
UF associate professor of history selected as 2026 ACLS Fellow
Max Deardorff, Ph.D., an associate professor of history, was selected as a 2026 Fellow by the American Council of Learned Societies.
Can spreading basaltic volcanic rock dust improve crops and the health of Florida’s soils?
UF researchers are testing volcanic rock dust to improve soil health across the state’s sandy and organic farmlands.
AI Graduate in Spring Commencement
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.
Mars rover detects never-before-seen organic compounds in new experiment
The Curiosity Mars rover detected many organic compounds, including ones not seen before on the red planet.
Congratulations 2026 Rothman Faculty Summer Fellows
The fellowships recognize and support faculty members as they make significant progress on existing research and creative projects during the summer months.
With a 15-year national winning streak, UF mock trial team prepares students for legal careers
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.
UF’s Carter Conference brings leading researchers together to discuss water across Africa
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.
Researchers use James Webb Space Telescope to capture photos of W51 star-forming region
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
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