With the close of the Spring 2025 semester, we are proud to celebrate several of our students who graduated from the University of Florida upon the completion of their theses and dissertations!

Our students are a source of enthusiasm and excitement here in the Florida Museum. We thoroughly enjoy mentoring the next generation of researchers and have a deep respect for their hard work in the collections, in the labs and in the field. Supporting each student’s journey from inquiring mind to focused early career scientist is one of the most satisfying aspects of our role here on campus.

This semester’s graduates:

Dr. Lazaro Viñola-López, advised by Jonathan Bloch, received his doctoral degree through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology

Magdalynne Alley, MA, advised by Neill Wallis, received their master’s degree through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Anthropology