Tag: FYCS

After the storms: UF/IFAS study seeks photos illustrating hurricane recovery

by Megan Winslow
April 30, 2025

UF/IFAS this week launched “Images of Recovery,” a photo-centric research study funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Floridians are asked to answer a survey and submit photos that illustrate how they have recovered ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Angela Lindsey, Community, Debby, Disaster, EDEN, Extension Disaster Education Network, Family, Financial Aid, FYCS, Helene, Hurricane, Ian, Idalia, IFAS, Image, Images Of Recovery, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Megan Winslow, Milton, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture, Nifa, Photo, Photography, Photovoice, PIE Center, Recovery, Research, Study, Survey, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, USDA, Youth And Community Sciences

UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences celebrates student award winners

by Annabel Henson
April 18, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. Sixteen UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences students were recognized for their academic achievement and successes at the University of Florida during the annual CALS awards ceremony, held April 16. “I’m ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Teaching,
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Animal Sciences, Awards, Awards And Recognitions, Biology, Environmental Horticulture, FYCS, Marine Sciences, Microbiology And Cell Science, Nutritional Sciences, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation

Paving a Path through Education

by Meredith Oglesby
April 30, 2022

Like many Gators preparing to turn their tassel and start their career, Allyson Fleischer reflected on her own experience at the University of Florida as a dual degree student majoring in family, youth and community sciences (FYCS) and criminology. Fleischer’s ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Education, Family, Family Youth And Community Sciences, FYCS, Graduation, Nonprofit, UF Grad

CALS Alumna Competes for the Crown at Miss America 2022

by Olivia Doyle
November 15, 2021

This year commemorates the 85th anniversary of the Miss Florida Organization, a subset of the Miss America Organization, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The Miss America Organization is a nationally recognized non-profit ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: CALS Alumni, FYCS, Miss America, Miss Florida

FYCS Advisor Finds New Ways to Connect with Students During COVID

by teresasuits
October 15, 2020

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 & Life
Tags: Advisor, CALS Alumni, Family, Family Youth And Community Science, FYCS, Student Success, Students

UF/IFAS Spotlights: Nayda Torres created a family in FYCS

by Tia Silvasy
August 28, 2020

Nayda Torres, the first Hispanic woman to chair a UF/IFAS department, oversaw a number of changes during her 16 years at the helm of the department now known as Family, Youth and Community Sciences (FYCS). Despite retiring in 2012, her ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: Family, FYCS, Nayda Torres, Women Trailblazers, Youth And Community Sciences

New MREC Faculty: Catherine Campbell

by Angela Colonna
December 13, 2019

In fall 2019, MREC welcomed Catherine Campbell as a new faculty member and statewide specialist based at the research center in Apopka. Campbell is an assistant professor in the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences with a ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Apopka, Community Food Systems, Extension, Food, FYCS, MREC, New Faculty, Research, Statewide Specialist

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