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Africa Eats: What a Room Full of Language Learners Proved This Spring

On April 17, Africa Eats served as a semester-ending showcase organized by John Muchira, Coordinator of the Center for African Studies African Language Program. This event brought together African language students, their friends, faculty, and language instructors for an afternoon of performance, food, and conversation.

Fatimah Tuggar Receives Fulbright U.S.



Scholar Award for 2026-27

Congratulations to Dr. Adrienne Robust, Associate Professor of Anthropology, on receiving the 2025–26 Faculty Advising/Mentor of the Year Award in recognition of her outstanding dedication to student mentorship.

UF announces university-wide teaching and advising winners

Congratulations to Dr. Adrienne Strong, Associate Professor of Anthropology, on receiving the 2025–26 Faculty Advising/Mentor of the Year Award in recognition of her outstanding dedication to student mentorship.

Closing the Gap Between Research and Real-World Policy

On Friday, March 27th, students and faculty gathered in Grinter Hall for From Research to Policy, a two-part event that moved from small-group student discussions to a closing faculty roundtable.

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