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The University of Florida has appointed Marie Kane as assistant vice president for National Security Research, a newly created leadership role designed to advance UF’s strategic research initiatives in defense, intelligence and national security.

The University of Florida is preparing for one of its most lively traditions of the year: Homecoming and Gator Growl 2025. The 11-day celebration unites students, alumni, faculty, staff, families, and the Gainesville community in an orange and blue display of pride and tradition for the Gator Nation.

When the first pumpkin spice latte of the season hits coffee shop menus, something shifts in the air, even if the Florida sun is still blazing. Instagram feeds fill with orange, and suddenly every product – from cereal to candles – is pumpkin spice flavored.

When the fall semester kicked off in August, students in the 2009-founded School Health Interdisciplinary Program, or SHIP, began attending local aftercare programs, leading lessons on physical activity, nutrition, oral health, germ safety, self-esteem, body image and seasonal topics. The goal of SHIP is to encourage young students – especially those in communities where access to educational resources is limited – to prioritize their physical, mental and emotional health.

The University of Florida has ranked No. 7 among public universities in the country, marking the eighth consecutive year UF has placed among the nation’s top 10 public institutions, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings released today.

The Peanut Butter Challenge gives people across the state a chance to donate jars of the protein-packed spread to hungry Floridians.

On World Mental Health Day, Oct. 10, Johnson will take center stage at 7:00 PM at the University of Florida's University Auditorium as the City of Gainesville hosts the premiere of his special. “On Sight,” hosted by MTV star D.C. Young Fly, will blend comedy, hip-hop and theater to turn difficult topics like trauma, conflict and violence into accessible lessons that help students and community members build healthier relationships.

Goodman will speak about global tariffs and trade agreements as visiting business journalist.

Rachael Seidler, a professor of applied physiology and kinesiology who focuses on astronaut health, has been named director of the University of Florida Astraeus Space Institute.

Historic Graham family endowment secures the future of UF civic education 

At a time when more than one independent pharmacy in the U.S. closes nearly every day, leaving rural communities without adequate health resources, University of Florida pharmacy students and graduates are paying attention — and centering their career goals on serving those populations. 

Ostroff will visit classes, faculty in addition to her public talk.

Ask recent UF graduate and aspiring dentist Ryan Jin what motivates him and the answer is simple: in all aspects of his life, he wants to serve others.

University of Florida offices will remain closed, and classes will be canceled through Friday, Sept. 27, in addition to today’s closure. 

Due to Hurricane Helene, UF offices will close and classes will be canceled beginning at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 and will reopen and resume normal operations at 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27.

The 2024 Annual Security Report and the 2024 Annual Fire Safety Report are now available to the campus community, and can be viewed on the UF Clery Compliance website.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will host a public event Sept. 14

Jennifer Bridge’s work has helped shape new legislation to improve and track building inspections for condominiums and co-ops

Breakthroughs in AI are radically reshaping the way humans analyze and ingest information. To keep pace with these changes, the Florida Museum of Natural History at UF – home to more than 40 million specimens and artifacts, and one of the nation’s largest natural history collections – recently created the first curatorial positions for AI. 

Connecting online students with online educators like never before, UF Online’s Digital Arts and Sciences bachelor’s degree program promotes mentorship and student-faculty collaboration.

Imagine going to college 7,000 miles away from your hometown. Now imagine doing that and excelling at it. Students like Quingyu 'Grace' Yang – who came to Florida from Shanghai, China – don’t have to imagine.

A contagious smile and a positive attitude can take you far, even from Nigeria to the UF. Add in an incredible work ethic and you’ve got Cynthia Ezeh, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Chemical Engineering. 

The 2023 Annual Security Report and the 2023 Annual Fire Safety Report are now available to the campus community, and can be viewed on the UF Clery Compliance website.

The Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Award was established in 2022 to celebrate the connections between the University of Florida and the Greater Gainesville area and highlight the achievements of those who collaborate for the mutual benefit of the campus and community.

Curry to be VP for human resources, Sass to be VP for innovation and partnerships, Wegmann to be VP for communications

The University of Florida’s Homecoming & Gator Growl will take place Thursday, Oct. 5 in the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center with doors opening at 6 p.m. Jason Derulo will headline this year’s Gator Growl with Sammy Adams opening and Johnny Townsend hosting.

Rollout of the new multi-factor prompt for authenticating into services and websites this fall. Everyone will be moved to the new prompt by January 2024.

The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning has launched its 2023 Listening Tour to gather stakeholder input on education needs and identify ways to substantially improve K-12 mathematics education and achievement in Florida.

Newly created role will extend UF’s impact to classrooms across Florida. 

The Student Health Care Center is encouraging the university community to get vaccinated for influenza (flu) to prevent people from getting sick and spreading the flu to others. 

University of Florida faculty conducted a record $1.25 billion in research in fiscal year 2023, a nearly 15% increase over 2022.

Sustainable research expenditure growth, effective post-tenure review, recruiting even more top-flight faculty, and establishing even greater impact beyond Gainesville are all part of University of Florida President Ben Sasse’s far-reaching vision for UF as he launches a yearlong strategic planning process to chart UF’s course for the next decade.

The Wall Street Journal named the University of Florida the No. 1 public university in the country in its “2024 Best Colleges in the U.S.” report. 

University of Florida officials are monitoring Hurricane Ian. Here is what we know today. 

Classes and all academic and student-related activities, including online classes, at the University of Florida campus in Gainesville will resume and campus will re-open and return to normal operating status on Saturday, Oct. 1.

University of Florida officials continue monitoring Hurricane Ian. Here is what we know today.

University of Florida officials continue monitoring Tropical Storm Ian. Here is what we know today.

University of Florida officials continue monitoring Tropical Storm Ian. Here is what we know today.

University of Florida officials continue monitoring Hurricane Ian. Here is what we know today.

This page, which will be updated regularly, contains a list of campus operations that have been impacted by Hurricane Ian.

University of Florida officials continue monitoring Hurricane Ian. Here is what we know today.

University of Florida officials continue monitoring Hurricane Ian. Here is what we know today.

This column, updated regularly, highlights a selection of recent awards, grants, recognitions and other successes of faculty at the University of Florida.

The University of Florida will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 28 through Friday, Sept. 30, because of Hurricane Ian. Only essential university personnel should report for work during that time.

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Ian. While some uncertainty remains about the storm’s exact path, here is what we know today. 

An FAQ list of questions concerning Hurricane Ian. 

The University of Florida will cancel classes and all academic and student-related activities, including online classes, Wednesday, Sept. 27 through Friday, Sept. 29.

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Ian. While much remains unknown about the storm’s exact path, here is what we know today. 

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Ian. While much remains unknown about the storm’s exact path, here is what we know today.

Classes and all academic and student-related activities, including online classes, at the University of Florida campus in Gainesville will be canceled Wednesday, Sept. 28 through Friday, Sept. 30.

While we are helping more first-generation and low-income students attend UF, we also are ensuring they leave with a degree.

The UF Alert System is a tool used to communicate accurate and transparent information about emergency situations as well as about crimes on or near campus.

In late August, bats began to move into UF’s roomiest bat barn, which had remained devoid of bats since its construction in 2017.

Insight Into Diversity Magazine has named the University of Florida as a recipient of the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award. 

The Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards, named in honor of UF’s long-time former vice president for research and most recently executive chief of staff, will recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions in strengthening relationships between the two entities.

While we are helping more first-generation and low-income students attend UF, we also are ensuring they leave with a degree.

This column, updated regularly, highlights a selection of recent awards, grants, recognitions and other successes of faculty at the University of Florida.

September 26 marks the start of the annual University of Florida Campaign for Charities, a campus effort to raise money for local and national nonprofit organizations. Last year, faculty and staff raised $1.04 million, 6% more than the year prior.

National Postdoc Appreciation Week is Sept. 19-23 this year. To celebrate UF’s postdoctoral scholars, read about their research across the state and how it is impacting Florida and the future. 

Peter Swaan, Ph.D., M.Pharm., a distinguished university professor and internationally recognized researcher in the pharmaceutical sciences, has been named the next dean of the UF College of Pharmacy, effective Dec. 1.

For the second year in a row, the University of Florida is listed as one of the top five public research universities in the nation, according to the 2023 Best Colleges rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report.

This column, updated regularly, highlights a selection of recent awards, grants, recognitions and other successes of faculty at the University of Florida.

For the eighth year in a row, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) has named UF a top university in the country for free expression in its College Free Speech Rankings.

The University of Florida is building a new home for its Student Health Care Center, or SHCC. The state-of-the-art, 46,000-square-foot facility will focus on comprehensive health care needs, steps away from where students live and learn.  

A season-long celebration of 50 years of Florida women’s athletics kicks off this weekend. 

The University of Florida unveiled a historical marker honoring the integration pioneers who led the charge to desegregate the institution.

Unveiling of Florida Integration Pioneers Historical Marker honoring the first African-American students to apply for admission to and attend UF.

The UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and FAMU — a historically Black university and UF’s land-grant partner — will collaborate to recruit and retain traditionally underrepresented students in AI-related education and research.

The University of Florida’s Career Showcase, hosted by the Career Connections Center, takes place Sept. 27-30. As of yesterday, UF students and alumni can register for virtual appointments with employers here. Or, find a list of employers attending the fair in person here. 

After five consecutive years of ascension, the University of Florida’s performance has positioned UF among the nation’s top five ranked public universities, according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings released today, marking an extraordinary milestone in the university’s history.

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GatorWATCH monitors wastewater from 28 UF residence halls, campus apartment complexes and fraternity and sorority houses.

As one of the first biotech business incubators in the United States, UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech has paved the way to success for many startup companies. Sid Martin celebrates its 25th anniversary today and continues to have a timeless impact.

This fall’s event looks different, but still offers UF students in-person and virtual meetings with hundreds of employers from around the country.

U.S. News & World Report today named the University of Florida the No. 6 public university in the country, continuing the university’s upward trajectory and placing it on the cusp of reaching its top-five goal.

Two recently released national rankings recognized UF as continuing its momentum among the best in the country for value and quality.  

University of Florida researchers made more discoveries and licensed more technologies than ever in the fiscal year just ended, despite the coronavirus pandemic influencing the third and fourth quarters.

Of the 56,000-plus students who attend the University of Florida, only one of them balances the grueling requirements of being Miss Gainesville 2020 and a student at a Top-10 public university. Julianna Chappell is a reigning pageant queen and is also a junior at the M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management.