UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026A big congratulations to UF political science professor Dan Smith, recipient of the 2026 Craig L. Brians Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research & Mentorship! 🎉 011
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Where could the next infectious disease outbreak emerge? 🦠 UF researcher Sadie Ryan, Ph.D., and her collaborators studied more than 58,000 outbreaks worldwide to better understand how the places where people and nature meet can shape disease emergence. Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/emerging-inf... 110
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 16/09/2026UF chemist Fan Hong, Ph.D., has received a $2.1 million NIH MIRA award to develop faster technology for imaging thousands of RNA molecules inside 3D tissue. Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/uf-chemist-r... 001
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 11/09/2026A brain teaser was giving players fake high scores. UF mathematician Vincent Vatter and collaborator Robert Brignall spent more than three years figuring out why Digit Party was reporting “perfect” scores that weren’t actually possible. Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/digit-party-high-… 001
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 31/08/2026A lifetime of travel inspired UF alum Gerald “Chip” Kunde II to help students discover how studying abroad can change the course of their lives. 🌎 Read his story in the latest Ytori: news.clas.ufl.edu/kunde-schola...news.clas.ufl.eduPassport to Possibility: how one UF alumnus is helping students study abroad - NewsUF alumnus Chip Kunde's study abroad scholarship helps University of Florida students gain global experience, confidence and career skills. 000
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Five CLAS faculty members earned NSF CAREER Awards! 🐊 Meet Austin Evans, Henry Adams, Grace John, Katherine Serafin and Yixin Berry Wen and explore the research behind their awards. Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/faculty-earn... 010
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 13/08/2026A cosmic river of gas is reshaping how we think about young planets. 🌌 UF researchers are helping uncover how these massive streams of gas can tilt planets as they form. Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/cosmic-river... 000
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Big questions. Real research. Student-driven discovery. 🐊 🔗 news.clas.ufl.edu/uf-political... 001
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 20/07/2026A 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... 012
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Congratulations 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-... 000
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Do 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-... 001
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Congratulations 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. 000
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 30/06/2026After 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... 000
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Young 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-...news.clas.ufl.eduYoung frogs "play it safe" when disease strikes, UF researchers find - NewsUF research reveals how early-life decisions about energy use, shapes survival, development and population health. 020
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Ten 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...studentsuccess.ufl.eduUndergraduate Education and Student Success | University of Florida 020
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Nature 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... 021
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 13/05/2026UF 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...news.clas.ufl.eduUF associate professor of history selected as 2026 ACLS Fellow - NewsMax Deardorff, Ph.D., an associate professor of history, was selected as a 2026 Fellow by the American Council of Learned Societies. 000
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Congratulations 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 #GoGatorsnews.clas.ufl.eduUF Research Foundation names 2026 UFRF Professors - NewsSeven College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty have been named UF Research Foundation Professors. 000
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 23/04/2026NASA’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... 000
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 15/04/2026A 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... 011
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Water 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...news.clas.ufl.eduUF’s Carter Conference brings leading researchers together to discuss water across Africa - NewsExperts on African waters from a wide range of disciplines gathered at the University of Florida to discuss ongoing issues and solutions. 000
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Closing 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...news.clas.ufl.eduWomen in Leadership Forum highlights student leadership and evolving opportunities - NewsThe 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... 000
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 25/03/202615 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... 001
Reposted by UF College of Liberal Arts and SciencesUniversity of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 16/03/2026Reinforcing 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. 112
Reposted by UF College of Liberal Arts and SciencesUF Geography @ufgeog.bsky.social · 09/03/2026We had an exciting Evening of Excellence on campus last Friday. Our sincere congratulations to our amazing students! 011
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 04/03/2026UF 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...news.clas.ufl.eduUF researchers help capture most detailed view yet of the Milky Way’s coreUF astrophysicist Adam Ginsburg, co-led the team responsible for processing the massive dataset, using the HiPerGator. 000
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 02/03/2026AI 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... 011
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Antarctica 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...news.clas.ufl.eduAntarctica 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. 010
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 20/01/2026It’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... 010
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 09/12/2025UF 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/ 010
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 13/11/2025From 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-... 000
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 06/11/2025🌎 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-researchnews.clas.ufl.eduUF joins prestigious UCAR Consortium to advance atmospheric and earth science researchUF 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. 011
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 03/11/2025UF 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-... 040
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 30/09/2025Thrilled 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 010
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 02/07/2025🚀 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. 🐊🌍✨ 000
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 20/06/202550 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... 010
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 18/06/2025The 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... 000
Reposted by UF College of Liberal Arts and SciencesUniversity of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Supported by the National Science Foundation, a UF team of researchers led by @uf-clas.bsky.social Department of @ufgeog.bsky.social Professor Corene Matyas, has identified the patterns of rain rates within storms and studied the moisture surrounding these storms. #NSF75news.ufl.eduTracking rain patterns will improve hurricane forecasting, UF researcher finds 112
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 25/04/2025🎉 Congrats to Glenn Bruda, Sultan Khanfar, and Monique Kubovsky for being selected as 2025 Goldwater Scholars! 🌟 CLAS proudly celebrates these students for receiving this prestigious honor, recognizing their achievements in STEM. 👏 Read more here: studentsuccess.ufl.edu/success-stor...studentsuccess.ufl.edu 000
Reposted by UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciencesufastraeus.bsky.social @ufastraeus.bsky.social · 15/04/2025What is dark energy—and why does it matter? New data from DESI could upend what we thought we knew about space and time. UF's Dr. Zachary Slepian is helping lead the charge. 🔗 news.ufl.edu/2025/04/dark... @ufresearch.bsky.social @uf-clas.bsky.socialnews.ufl.eduUnraveling the mysteries of dark energy at UF<p>Astronomer Zachary Slepian is leading explorations into this mysterious force.</p> 022