Category: UF News

Mosquito-borne disease risk is on the move in the Americas

A new study led by University of Florida researchers reveals a disturbing trend that could worsen an already precarious situation.

UF Research Foundation names 2024 professors

The University of Florida Research Foundation, or UFRF, has named 34 of the university’s most productive and promising faculty members as UFRF Professors for 2024.

The UFRF Professors were recommended by their college deans based on nominations from their department chairs, a personal statement and an evaluation of their recent research accomplishments as evidenced by publications in scholarly journals, external funding, honors and awards, development of intellectual property and other measures appropriate to their field of expertise.

NASA selects UF mission to better track the Earth’s water and ice

A team of UF aerospace engineers will pursue a groundbreaking $12 million mission aimed at improving the way we track changes in Earth’s structures.

UF celebrates Richardson’s 10 years leading CLAS, looks ahead to Interim Dean Watt

David Richardson, Ph.D., is stepping down after a decade at the helm of UF’s largest college, effective June 30.

Forbes names UF “New Ivy”

The University of Florida has been recognized by Forbes as one of 10 public “New Ivies” for producing exceptional and highly employable graduates.

UF Health now offers drug that might slow Alzheimer’s disease

Lecanemab is thought to successfully target and eliminate clusters of sticky proteins that contribute to diminishing cognitive function wrought by the disease.

UF Small Animal Hospital to provide free eye, heart exams for service dogs 

The UF Small Animal Hospital will offer free eye and heart screenings for service animals on May 17 — Register today!

UF scientist to fly on Blue Origin suborbital mission

The director of UF’s new space institute will be the first NASA-funded academic researcher to conduct an experiment as part of a commercial space crew.

Management Department leads research production per faculty

The UF Warrington College of Business’ Management Department was recently recognized as the No. 1 department for research production per faculty.

Brain stimulation treatment may improve depression, anxiety in older adults

A noninvasive brain stimulation treatment improved depression and anxiety symptoms among older adults in a new UF PHHP-led study.