UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

09/03/2026

A well-deserved honor for UF chemistry professor Adrian Roitberg! 🐊

The American Chemical Society has recognized Roitberg for his contributions to chemistry and his groundbreaking work in computational research.

Learn more about the recognition: https://bit.ly/4itTFvR

09/02/2026

A big moment for UF chemist Austin Evans! 🐊

Evans has been named a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, in recognition of his work as an early-career researcher.

His research explores new polymeric materials that could one day help advance technologies in electronics, space and energy.

Get to know Evans and learn more about his award-winning research: https://news.clas.ufl.edu/austin-evans-receives-pecase/

08/31/2026

Inspired by a lifetime of travel, UF alum Gerald “Chip” Kunde II is helping students discover how studying abroad can change the course of their lives. 🌎

Read more about Chip’s story and his passion for creating life-changing opportunities for students in the latest Ytori story.

🔗 Read the full story: https://news.clas.ufl.edu/kunde-scholarship/?utm_source=ytori_landing_page&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=SS_Ytori_2026&utm_content=Adv_Story

08/31/2026

It’s great to be a Florida 🐊!

The University of Florida has been ranked No. 4 among public universities in the inaugural TIME magazine “America’s Best Colleges of 2026-2027” ranking, placing UF among the nation’s top institutions for student outcomes, learning environment and attractiveness to students.

08/27/2026

What can a fairy tale teach us about culture? 📖

Explore how stories from around the world shape identity, reflect history and preserve traditions.

Discover the fascinating stories and cultural connections explored by UF’s Languages, Literatures and Cultures Department in the latest issue of Ytori —-> https://news.clas.ufl.edu/folktales-and-fairy-tales-reflect-culture-and-history/?utm_source=ytori_landing_page&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=SS_Ytori_2026&utm_content=Story_Culture

08/26/2026

Before the Newbery Medals and bestselling books like Because of Winn-Dixie and The Tale of Despereaux, Gator alum Kate DiCamillo learned at UF that storytelling is less about being seen and more about seeing others.

Read more about DiCamillo’s journey and her approach to writing in the latest Ytori story: https://news.clas.ufl.edu/kate-dicamillo-on-writing/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SS_Ytori_2026_08_25&utm_content=Author

08/25/2026

Five CLAS faculty members are celebrating a major research milestone! 🐊

Austin Evans, Henry Adams, Grace John, Katherine Serafin and Yixin Wen have received prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Awards, recognizing their potential to make an impact through both research and education.

Their projects are tackling some fascinating questions, from coastal flooding and plant drought response to artificial intelligence, severe weather and new ways to break down plastic waste.

Join us in congratulating these five researchers and explore the work behind their awards: https://news.clas.ufl.edu/faculty-earn-nsf-career-awards/

08/24/2026

Explore the race to preserve a priceless archive of voices that bring UF’s history to life. 🎙️

This Ytori story takes you inside the effort to preserve firsthand accounts of UF’s past, including recordings that let you hear history in the voices of those who lived it: https://news.clas.ufl.edu/oral-histories-go-digital/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SS_Ytori_2026_08_24&utm_content=Oral_History

08/24/2026

And just like that, we’re back, Gators! 🐊 Here’s to a great semester.

08/21/2026

Remembering Dorothy L. Zimmerman and the lasting impact she made on the University of Florida community. 💙🧡