Florida Student Association honors E.T. York

April 24, 2007

E.T. York has devoted most of his life to serving Florida’s university students and recently the state’s leading college-student organization thanked him on behalf of several generations.

The Florida Student Association presented the educator with its Ken Pruitt Lifetime Achievement Award in a March 23 ceremony at the Governor’s Club in Tallahassee.

“I feel very honored to be recognized by the group and it’s particularly meaningful to come from the students,” York said.

York is a former chancellor of the State University System, University of Florida interim president and UF vice president for agricultural affairs. He organized UF’s agriculture program in its present form and led the effort to establish the state’s first veterinary college.

The award was presented by UF Student Body President John Boyles. Given annually, it recognizes one leader for promoting higher education on behalf of students.