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UF reaps more royalties from licensing merchandise

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Gator Nation is indeed everywhere, and fans are shelling out big money to show off their University of Florida allegiance.

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Friday, August 17, 2007.

Gator Clubs to receive special seating at Growl

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For the first time in Gator Growl history, alumni will have the ability to enjoy the show with their respective Gator Clubs in unique seating blocks closer to the stage.

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Thursday, August 16, 2007.

UAA gives $6 million to academic programs

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Athletic Association is donating $6 million to the university to support several academic programs threatened by state budget cuts, UF President Bernie Machen announced today.

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Wednesday, August 15, 2007.

UF named one of nation’s 25 hottest schools

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida joins 24 other schools around the country as one of Kaplan/Newsweek’s Hottest Schools in America.

Filed under Announcements, Seen & Heard, Top Stories on Tuesday, August 14, 2007.

Seventh annual Ask Me Campaign

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida divisions of business affairs, student affairs and human resources are sponsoring the seventh annual Ask Me Campaign Aug. 18-24.

Filed under Announcements, Happenings on Monday, August 13, 2007.

UF repeats success at world’s most prestigious hacking competition

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two professionals from the University of Florida Information Technology Security Team have won a computer hacking competition for the second consecutive year.

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Monday, August 13, 2007.

UF president to raise roof on new George Steinbrenner Band Building

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For years the University of Florida’s marching band could be found rehearsing outdoors on the UF campus — rain or shine. All that will change with the completion of construction in spring 2008 of the George Steinbrenner Band Building. UF President Bernie Machen will join the College of Fine Arts in celebrating [...]

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Friday, August 10, 2007.

Efficiency task force created

I am writing to announce the creation of a committee to help identify ways to trim costs and operate more efficiently in an extremely tight budget year and into the future amid predictions of a worsening economy.

Filed under Announcements, Voices Column on Thursday, August 9, 2007.

Scientist visits UF to inspect instrument for world’s largest telescope

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A $3.2 million contract draws to a close this week as a noted Spanish astronomer visits the University of Florida.

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Thursday, August 9, 2007.

Pepsi price increase could lead to healthier students

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida students will return later this month to higher priced carbonated beverages in campus vending machines.

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Wednesday, August 8, 2007.