In August, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) student Paola Sullivan attended Duke University’s 19th Annual Course on Religion, Spirituality and Health. Sullivan, a family, youth and community sciences student, spent five ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching
By Meredith Oglesby Megan (Hoot) Walker arrived at the University of Florida as a freshman in the early 2000s, eager to start her pre-med studies. As she immersed herself in student organizations and uncovered her passion for volunteering, ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences alumna Christina Criser Jackson graduated with her master's degree from the Family Youth and Community Sciences (FYCS) Department in 2010. She is currently serving as President ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Six College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) students were recognized with awards on Nov. 17 at the 27th annual International Student Achievement Award Ceremony hosted by the University of Florida International Center as part of International ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Academic advisors play a vital role in helping students reach graduation; from providing academic advice to emotional support, advisors are crucial to overall student success. The advisors in the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & LifeUniversity of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences alumnus Kenny Etienne is a 2011 graduate of the Family Youth and Community Sciences (FYCS) Department currently working as an Engineering Program Manager at Google supporting Google's ... READ MORE
Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
An encounter with a family, youth and community sciences (FYCS) alumna led Merari Flores Saldana to the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS). While working as a volunteer one summer, Merari asked one of the employees about ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Erica Santiago discovered the family, youth and community sciences major from her colleagues while serving as a student U Matter Ambassador for the UF Division of Student Affairs. Her interest in mental health and helping others overcome anxiety ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life