UF Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere

05/22/2026

05/15/2026

That’s a wrap on this year’s Humanities Writing Retreat! ✨

Over the past several days, UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences humanities faculty and graduate students across the humanities stepped away from their usual routines to focus, write, reflect and share space with one another. From quiet writing sessions to thoughtful conversations over lunch, the retreat offered time to reconnect with the work that can be difficult to sustain during the busy academic year.

We are grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make this week so meaningful. Thank you for bringing your ideas, energy and dedication to the retreat. We’re proud to support the humanities scholars whose research continues to ask important questions, tell vital stories and shape new ways of understanding our world.

Until next year! ✍️📚

05/13/2026

Day three brought bright skies and even brighter ideas. ☀️✍️

We’re grateful for another meaningful day with our faculty and graduate students as they spent time writing, reflecting and sharing space in community. We even had a visit from an unexpected guest! 🐊🧡💙

05/12/2026

Rainy skies couldn’t stop day two of our Writing Retreat! 🌧️✍️

Our dedicated faculty and graduate students gathered once again for a day of focused writing, reflection and meaningful progress on their individual projects. Their enthusiasm brightened an otherwise gloomy day and reminded us how energizing it can be to make space for scholarly work in community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and brought such thoughtful, productive energy into the room. We’re looking forward to carrying this momentum through the rest of the retreat!

05/11/2026

Day one of this year’s Writing Retreat is officially wrapped! ✨

Today, our UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty and graduate students across the humanities gathered for a day of focused writing, reflection and shared momentum. From setting intentions to making progress on individual projects, the retreat offered space to step away from everyday demands and dedicate time to the work that often needs quiet, care and concentration.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a thoughtful and productive first day. We’re looking forward to carrying this energy into day two! ✍️📚

05/06/2026

05/01/2026

This past Wednesday, we gathered to celebrate our graduating Humanities Engagement Scholars and Grass Scholar alumni with treats, sparkling cider and a toast to their many achievements. 🎓✨
We are so proud to have been part of their journey at UF and even prouder of the thoughtful, curious and compassionate scholars they have become. Through their research, creativity, community engagement and commitment to asking meaningful questions, they remind us why the humanities matter.

To our scholars, and to all students graduating this week and weekend: congratulations! This moment is well deserved, and we are cheering you on as you move into the next stage of your lives.
No matter where your journey takes you, the humanities will always be with you, and so will we. We will always be here to support you, celebrate you and welcome you back.

Congratulations, graduates! 🐊🎉

03/06/2026

🎓 Public Humanities Internship Opportunities for UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Humanities Ph.D. Students

The Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere is excited to share several internship opportunities designed specifically for humanities Ph.D. students in the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

These internships connect advanced humanities research and training with community organizations and cultural institutions. Students will gain experience applying their scholarly skills in areas such as public programming, research, writing, community engagement, and nonprofit development.

The opportunities are designed to support doctoral professionalization while demonstrating the value of humanities expertise beyond the university.

Learn more about the available placements and how to apply here:
🔗 https://graduate.humanities.ufl.edu/welcome/internships/

03/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the University of Florida HiPerGator tour. As a follow-up to the launch of our Digital Humanities Lab, it was energizing to explore the scale and reality of AI up close, including the cybersecurity dimensions, the infrastructure behind the scenes, and the design choices that keep systems running responsibly (we loved hearing about sustainability considerations like closed-loop cooling).

We’re excited for future programming and opportunities to connect the possibilities of AI to the humanities. Stay tuned for a full recap, plus upcoming events and future tours. Thank you to the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences comms team for taking such lovely photos!

For more information about our newly opened DH lab, including how to reserve space for your class or presentation, check out our website: https://bit.ly/CHPS-DHLab

02/27/2026

📍 CHPS Digital Humanities Lab Open Lab Hours

Students and faculty are invited to drop in during Open Lab Hours for support, troubleshooting, and hands-on time with digital humanities tools and projects.

Hours
• Monday: 2:00–4:00 PM
• Tuesday: 1:00–3:00 PM
• Wednesday: 10:00 AM–1:30 PM
• Thursday: 2:30–4:00 PM

Whether you're new to digital humanities or developing your next research idea, stop by to get hands‑on support, experiment with technology, and connect with a creative scholarly community.