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Highlighting UWF Department of Chemistry faculty featured in the news.

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Cable Guy To HIV Researcher, Talk About A Life Changer!

Joshua Brown, a 2012 UWF graduate, thought that he was destined to work in telecommunications after graduating high school. Encouragement from UWF professors and curiosity led him not only pursue an M.D./Ph.D, but to also conduct cutting edge research on the control of HIV. Read more about Joshua's story of impact.

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Chemistry success starts at UWF

Two students who were part of the first group of UWF Chemistry Scholars have recently earned their doctorate in biochemistry. Janae Baptiste, ’13 and Josh Brown, ’12 both attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore County for their doctoral studies. Read more about UWF chemistry success.

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UWF chemistry department achieves high acceptance rate for students attending top 25 professional doctorate programs

The UWF Department of Chemistry recently announced an 88 percent acceptance rate among graduates who applied to doctorate programs. Of those who applied, 43 percent were accepted to top 25 ranked programs. Read more about chemistry graduates success in doctorate programs.