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UF works with Gainesville-based Peaceful Paths to educate the public about domestic abuse and cybersecurity
Tuesday July 1, 2025
Domestic abuse affects millions of people every year, often in unseen and deeply personal ways, and online threats toward victims can be particularly harmful. To address this reality locally, the University of Florida’s Center for Privacy and Security for Marginalized and Vulnerable Populations, or PRISM, works with Gainesville-based domestic abuse support center Peaceful Paths to help people stay safe in the digital world.
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Thousands of UF students pursue life-changing study abroad opportunities every year
Monday June 30, 2025
Five UF students who studied abroad this summer are sharing details about how these programs positively impacted their lives.
University of Florida secures land and capital support for campus in Jacksonville
Wednesday June 25, 2025
The University of Florida today announced a major step forward for its planned campus in downtown Jacksonville, following a unanimous vote by the Jacksonville City Council to approve both the transfer of more than 20 acres of land in LaVilla to UF and an additional $50 million in funding to support campus construction.
Public notice of fee increases for out-of-state students
Wednesday June 25, 2025
This is public notice that the University of Florida Board of Trustees will consider a proposal to increase out-of-state student fees at a special meeting on Wednesday, July 23, at 11 a.m. If approved, the increase will affect Fall 2025 rates.
Summer season news stories
Monday June 23, 2025
As Florida heads into another sweltering summer, University of Florida experts are tackling the season’s biggest challenges.
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UF Board of Trustees selects Dr. Santa J. Ono as the 14th president of the University of Florida
Tuesday May 27, 2025
The University of Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to select Dr. Santa J. Ono as the University of Florida’s next president.
A view from space of Hurricane Helene over Florida
Find experts on UF’s Hurricane Hub
Thursday May 22, 2025
UF Hurricane Hub connects reporters with experts during the 2025 storm season
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Carrie Geiger named next director of P.K. Yonge
Tuesday May 13, 2025
The College of Education at UF has appointed Carrie Geiger, Ed.D. as the next director of P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School. 
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Project SEARCH at UF Health prepares neurodivergent students for the workforce
Tuesday May 13, 2025
A workforce development program at UF Health Shands Hospital called Project SEARCH is transforming the lives of neurodivergent students, helping them build essential job skills and confidence.
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Florida’s 2025 Homecoming Game set for Mississippi State
Monday May 12, 2025
The Florida Gators will host the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday, Oct. 18 for the team’s annual Homecoming Game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, announced today.
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UF among the Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Schools
Friday May 9, 2025
The University of Florida is ranked No. 3 in the top large schools’ category among Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list.
DR. SANTA J. ONO UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDED AS SOLE FINALIST FOR UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA’S 14TH PRESIDENT
Sunday May 4, 2025
The University of Florida Presidential Search Committee has unanimously and enthusiastically recommended Santa J. Ono, Ph.D., to be considered by its Board of Trustees as the sole finalist to become the University’s 14th president.
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Amid uncertainty, your path awaits, for the world needs you
Friday May 2, 2025
2025 Spring Commencement Keynote Address by UF Interim President Kent Fuchs.
UF athletics interns Dylan East (left), Mac Carnell (middle) and Hanna Lewis (right) (Photo credit: Maddie Washburn, director of photography, UAA)
During a historic spring for UF men’s basketball, May graduate Hanna Lewis makes a courtside impact
Thursday May 1, 2025
Graduating master’s student Hanna Lewis’ experience at the University of Florida has been nothing short of epic, as she has helped reshape Gator sports history as an athletics intern.
Take risks to benefit the world
Thursday May 1, 2025
2025 Spring Commencement Doctoral Address by UF Alumnus and Entrepreneur Dr. Sachio Semmoto
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How UF is celebrating spring 2025 commencement
Monday April 28, 2025
From celebrated speakers to Emmy award-winning graduates, the University of Florida's spring commencement season is in full swing beginning April 30, 2025. Celebrate with Gator Nation by reading about this year's ceremonies, speakers, graduates and more.
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Nearly 10,800 graduates plan to celebrate at spring commencement
Wednesday April 23, 2025
      
Army veteran Kevin Doe Crowsyn talks to members of the military.
New group salutes military alums
Tuesday April 22, 2025
The Association of Military Alumni (AMA) provides support, recognition, and outreach to military affiliated Gators. 
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UF Research Foundation names 2025 professors
Monday April 14, 2025
The University of Florida Research Foundation has named 35 of the university’s most productive and promising faculty members as UFRF Professors for 2025.
UF Interim President Kent Fuchs speaking at graduation in the stadium.
Entrepreneur and UF president to address graduates
Wednesday April 9, 2025
Sachio Semmoto to keynote doctoral commencement; Kent Fuchs to give final address at university wide ceremony.
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UF-wide teaching and advising winners announced
Wednesday April 9, 2025
Five faculty members were announced as winners of the highest UF-wide 2024-25 teaching and advising awards Tuesday — including two from the College of Journalism and Communications.
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U.S. News & World Report recognizes UF graduate programs in 2025 rankings
Tuesday April 8, 2025
U.S. News & World Report recognized several University of Florida graduate programs as among the best in the country in its 2025 rankings. A total of 21 UF programs moved up in the rankings released today.
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UF Office of Public Policy Events to hold discussion about the value of college degrees
Monday April 7, 2025
UF is hosting a free panel discussion titled “The Value of a College Degree – Is It Worth It?” at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 17 in the Career Connections Center: Connections Room G501.
Law students advocate for Florida children in foster care
Law students at UF advocate for Florida children in foster care
Wednesday April 2, 2025
   
Dr. Clarissa Carr and Anthea Grant, Historic Preservation Masters Student, accept the Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant at the annual Heritage Chocolate Society meeting in Washington, D.C. This February.
The sweet history of chocolate, uncovered by UF researchers, draws thousands to St. Augustine
Wednesday April 2, 2025
    
Rendering of initial new construction of site for new campus in Jacksonville.
UF’s Florida Semiconductor Institute in Jacksonville to grow the statewide ecosystem
Monday March 31, 2025
New details about the introduction of the Florida Semiconductor Institute, or FSI, in Jacksonville were presented at Friday’s University of Florida Board of Trustees meeting. Research space for FSI is expected to open in Jacksonville as early as this fall, while UF continues design and planning for a newly built FSI facility as part of the UF Jacksonville campus.
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American Association for the Advancement of Science names 14 UF faculty Lifetime Fellows
Thursday March 27, 2025
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, has elected 14 faculty from the University of Florida to its newest class.
UF students participate in Free Therapy Night
UF students offer free therapy to help meet Floridians’ mental health needs
Tuesday March 25, 2025
    
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UF Office of Public Policy Events to hold talk on Name, Image, and Likeness
Monday March 24, 2025
The event will be led by the UF Office of Public Policy Events — in partnership with the University Athletic Association and the Levin College of Law.
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Florida Museum public exhibits close for expansion; plan is to reopen in late 2026
Monday March 24, 2025
The Florida Museum of Natural History’s Powell Hall and its public exhibitions, including the “Butterfly Rainforest,” are temporarily closed for a large-scale expansion project.
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Personalized, handwritten cards welcome honors students to Gator Nation
Friday March 14, 2025
March 14 marks the University of Florida’s regular admission day, formally inviting students nationwide and internationally to join Gator Nation. 
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UF ranked among world’s top universities in number of patents
Tuesday March 11, 2025
The National Academy of Inventors ranked the University of Florida No. 20 on the list of Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024.
University of Florida ranks second for two consecutive years in Fulbright Top Producing Institutions
Tuesday February 25, 2025
Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognized the University of Florida for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.
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Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Bachman to discuss sports media at annual journalism symposium
Monday February 24, 2025
As Business Journalist in Residence, Bachman will meet with students and faculty across campus.
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University of Florida announces the 2025 National Academy of Inventors Senior Members
Thursday February 20, 2025
Nian Wang and Piyush Jain have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors.
Students meet with employers at career showcase
UF Career Week connects thousands of Gators with employers from across the state and nation
Tuesday February 18, 2025
   
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WUFT Amplified showcases local music, inspires UF students to pursue media production
Thursday February 6, 2025
  
UF students participate in the Beyond120 program
Giving interns a career edge, UF expands its business partnerships in the Southeastern U.S.
Friday January 31, 2025
     
UF students studying abroad in Australia, surveying the Great Barrier Reef
Life-changing study abroad experiences help students find themselves, UF research shows
Monday January 27, 2025
   
Elias G. Eldayrie, UF's vice president and chief information officer
One of higher education’s fastest supercomputers arrives at the University of Florida; assembly begins later this month
Monday January 27, 2025
The first components of HiPerGator 4th Gen arrived last week at the University of Florida’s Data Center in Gainesville, marking a major milestone in UF’s push to position itself as a national leader in AI education and research.  
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Three UF faculty members honored with Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
Thursday January 23, 2025
Three University of Florida faculty members recently received one of the highest honors bestowed upon scientists by the U.S. government, the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). 
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UF’s online degree programs achieve top rankings
Tuesday January 21, 2025
For the third year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked University of Florida as the top institution in the country to offer an online bachelor’s degree for veterans and active-duty service members.
UF announces new RTS contract with the city of Gainesville
Friday January 17, 2025
The University of Florida and the city of Gainesville have announced a new bus service contract that will continue the university’s prepaid bus fare program through mid-2027.
Students meeting at MBA summit
To give MBA students a competitive edge, UF launches a nationwide networking series
Thursday January 16, 2025
   
A group of researchers and university administration pose by NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and Florida universities unite to propel space exploration
Thursday January 9, 2025
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida is entering a new era of collaboration that will propel the nation’s space exploration by leveraging the world-class expertise at three Florida universities.
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Helping Florida filers, UF law students serve the public in the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Thursday December 19, 2024
More than 60 taxpayers statewide have obtained $30,000 in refunds in the last two years, thanks to help from law students in the University of Florida’s Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic.
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The UF newsroom’s favorite stories from 2024
Monday December 16, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, University of Florida students, faculty, and staff are looking back on an amazing year. Those of us in the UF newsroom wanted to revisit our favorite stories from the last 12 months. Here are our top 10.
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UF presents the 2024 Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards
Monday December 16, 2024
UF presented three different Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards Friday to recognize a partnership initiative between the university and the community, a Gainesville community member, and a UF faculty member.
Rob Ferl and Anna-Lisa Paul give each other a fist bump while delivering a graduation speech.
Rob Ferl and Anna-Lisa Paul Fall 2024 Commencement speech
Saturday December 14, 2024
Rob Ferl and Anna-Lisa Paul delivered the Fall 2024 Commencement speeches. Here are their remarks as prepared for delivery.
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University of Florida to acquire one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers
Friday December 13, 2024
$24 million investment in NVIDIA technology will maintain fastest supercomputer in higher education.
Rendering of initial new construction of site for new campus in Jacksonville.
UF moves forward with site for new campus in Jacksonville
Thursday December 12, 2024
The University of Florida Board of Trustees’ Governance, Government Relations and Internal Affairs Committee approved a recommendation to select the area around the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center as the site of its new campus in Jacksonville, Chair Mori Hosseini announced today.
Gainesville gathers to celebrate the fifth annual Lighting of the Holiday Gator
Wednesday December 11, 2024
University of Florida students, faculty, staff, and families – along with Gainesville community members – gathered around a forged, 8-foot-tall steel alligator sculpture known as the Holiday Gator for a lighting ceremony last Thursday.
UF President Kent Fuchs high-fives students at a graduation ceremony.
4,000 students to celebrate UF's Fall Commencement
Tuesday December 10, 2024
More than 4,000 students are expected to graduate from the University of Florida this fall during the course of four commencement ceremonies held in the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Dec. 13-14. 
Certified Florida master naturalist Laura Bennett-Kimble (left) works with Rose Schnabel (right) on a plant rescue assignment
Telling Florida’s stories, a Report for America corps member brings insight and passion to UF
Tuesday December 10, 2024
When Tropical Storm Debby affected Florida in the summer, there were very few emergency notifications available in Spanish throughout the state.
Rob Ferl and Anna-Lisa Paul pose at a table with a model rocket between them.
Out of this world: UF Fall Commencement speakers announced
Tuesday December 10, 2024
Space plant researchers Rob Ferl, Ph.D., and Anna-Lisa Paul, Ph.D., will be the speakers for the University of Florida’s Fall Commencement ceremonies Dec. 13 and 14.
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UF community invited to fifth annual Holiday Gator lighting celebration
Monday December 2, 2024
Students, faculty, staff, families, and friends are invited to the fifth annual Lighting of the Holiday Gator from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 on the lawn of the University Auditorium near the corner of Newell Drive and Union Road.
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What to know for the upcoming test of the UF Alert system
Wednesday November 27, 2024
The University of Florida will conduct on Tuesday the annual test of its emergency notification system, which is designed to provide information to the campus community mostly through text messages and emails. 
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Veteran officer tapped to lead UF Police Department
Tuesday November 19, 2024
After a months-long nationwide search, the University of Florida has named Bart Knowles the Chief of the UF Police Department, effective immediately.
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University of Florida wins APLU International Impact Award for Global Teaching & Learning
Friday November 15, 2024
UF last week won a 2024 International Impact Award for Global Teaching & Learning from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.
With help from a UF veterinary student, a local author and alumna fulfills her lifelong dream
Thursday November 14, 2024
When second-year veterinary student Kaitlyn Lystad signed up for the Putting Families First program at the University of Florida at the start of her freshman year, she expected to help someone with health-related issues. Instead, she found herself on an unexpected journey to publish a children’s book.
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GatorPitch showcases University of Florida startups in Miami
Thursday November 14, 2024
UF Innovate hosted its inaugural GatorPitch event on Thursday, Nov. 7, at Miami’s Mana Tech, showcasing six of the University of Florida's best startups to more than 150 attendees from South Florida's dynamic investor and entrepreneurial community.
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First-generation college student Katrina Ni finds her passion for genetic research at UF
Tuesday November 12, 2024
As a first-generation college student, Katrina Ni is no stranger to hard work. The University of Florida biology student — who has a passion for molecular genetics and bioengineering — thrives on navigating complex academic challenges.
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With deep military roots, UF student goes the extra mile for Veterans Week
Tuesday November 12, 2024
ROTC engineering student honors UF's veterans.
Students in UF's ROTC Program
Preparing future veterans, UF equips Reserve Officer Training Corps students with athletic trainers
Thursday November 7, 2024
Athletic trainers are invaluable in military settings. But while these professionals are often found in sports settings, it is not common for athletic trainers to work in military programs on Florida college campuses.
A classroom of college students at computers.
Combating the misinformation crisis, UF builds a new generation of ‘information literacy’ scholars
Thursday October 31, 2024
UF’s George A. Smathers Libraries joined forces with the Innovation Academy to create the first Information Literacy Scholars Program this fall.
Kati Migliaccio
Established campus leader to serve as new UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences dean
Thursday October 31, 2024
Kati Migliaccio, Ph.D., has been selected as the new College of Agricultural and Life Sciences dean.
Mark Baumgartner
UFICO announces the appointment of its next Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer
Wednesday October 30, 2024
Mark Baumgartner starts in January 2025.
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Announcement of University of Florida Presidential Search Committee
Tuesday October 29, 2024
University of Florida Board of Trustees Chairman Mori Hosseini appoints and introduces the members of the University of Florida Presidential Search Advisory Committee. 
RTS busses on UF campus
Ongoing talks between UF, city yield RTS bus service updates
Friday October 25, 2024
Productive discussions between the University of Florida and the city of Gainesville bore their first results Thursday,
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How to participate in UF’s AI Days, Oct. 28-30
Thursday October 24, 2024
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in the University of Florida’s third annual AI Days from Oct. 28 to 30.
From Naples to Tallahassee, Florida thrives economically as UF grads join the state’s workforce
Thursday October 24, 2024
A decade ago, UF Online was founded to fulfill the Florida Legislature’s goal of establishing a Preeminent State Research University Institute for Online Learning. Today, many of these students are working in Florida, contributing to the economy and improving the lives of people all over the state.
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Full Circle
Tuesday October 22, 2024
One of the first MFOS graduates looks back on the program’s generational impact, celebrates her daughter’s own UF journey
A library exhibit on Florida politics at the University of Florida.
George A. Smathers Libraries’ new exhibition examines Florida’s role in presidential elections
Monday October 21, 2024
George A. Smathers Libraries’ exhibition analyzes key points in election history with uniquely Florida ties.
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UF Office of Public Policy Events to hold debate about regulating cancel culture
Monday October 21, 2024
UF Office of Public Policy Events is hosting a free debate titled “Cancel Culture: The U.S. Federal Government Has a Duty to Regulate and, If Necessary, Ban Social Media Platforms That Allow the Spread of Harmful Misinformation.”
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UF Homecoming & Gator Growl: Dustin Lynch to headline Gator Growl 2024
Tuesday October 15, 2024
The UF Homecoming & Gator Growl will take place Friday, Oct. 18, at the Exactech Arena Stephen C. O’Connell Center with doors opening at 6 p.m. Dustin Lynch will headline this year’s Gator Growl.
A drawing in a book in UF's archives.
A “glimpse into the magic and mystery of libraries,” UF’s Discovery Fellowships inspire undergrads
Monday October 14, 2024
Libraries across the country are facing their own challenges – from grappling with funding shortages to the limiting of on-shelf materials – but in the midst of some setbacks, students at UF are discovering the timeless richness of these on-campus academic resources.
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Preserving Florida’s oral history, UF Gulf Scholars bring hope and healing to coastal communities
Monday October 14, 2024
The UF Gulf Scholars Oral History Field Excursion: Documenting the Legacy of Environmental Harm and Heroism in Pensacola, Florida involved interviewing individuals who have been directly affected by environmental hazards in the region.
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UF to close offices, cancel classes Wednesday and Thursday due to Hurricane Milton
Monday October 7, 2024
Due to Hurricane Milton, the University of Florida will close its offices and cancel classes, including online classes, beginning at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 and continuing through Thursday, Oct. 10.
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Nominations now open for the 2024 Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Award
Monday October 7, 2024
The Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Award was established in 2022 to celebrate the connections between UF and the Greater Gainesville area and highlight the achievements of those who collaborate for the mutual benefit of the campus and community.
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How UF faculty and staff are lending expertise to Hurricane Helene recovery and assessments
Friday October 4, 2024
University of Florida faculty, staff and students are providing critical support to communities affected by Hurricane Helene and using advanced tools to analyze the storm system
Students and professors holding a mock trial at the University of Florida.
UF Law leads state in first-time bar passage
Thursday October 3, 2024
More than 90% of University of Florida Levin College of Law graduates achieved first-time passage of the Florida Bar Exam 
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Alina Zare named new director of UF's Interdisciplinary Informatics and Artificial Intelligence Research Institute
Thursday October 3, 2024
Alina Zare, one of the University of Florida's leading artificial intelligence researchers, has been named director of the university's Interdisciplinary Informatics and Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (IIARI).
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Gainesville nurse and UF student Keliy Fordham brings her passion for pediatrics to the neonatal intensive care unit
Wednesday October 2, 2024
For registered nurse Keliy Fordham, spending the first few days of her life in a neonatal intensive care unit shaped her passion for pediatrics.  
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Fueled by determination, double Gator Steve Stephanides survives 30 hours on a Colorado mountain
Tuesday October 1, 2024
Freezing rain poured down on hiker Steve Stephanides as he narrowly faced death on Colorado’s 14,231-foot Mount Shavano just weeks ago. For 30 hours, as the temperature dropped into the 20s, he prayed he would get back to his family in Apopka, Florida.     
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Christine Schmidt inducted into National Academy of Engineering
Tuesday October 1, 2024
Distinguished Professor Christine Schmidt was honored for her 25 years of improving lives through neural tissue engineering and wound healing.
Caitlin Ostroff
Wall Street Journal reporter, UF alum Caitlin Ostroff to discuss cryptocurrency’s rising influence
Monday September 30, 2024
Ostroff will visit classes, faculty in addition to her public talk.
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Breaking down barriers to dental care, UF grad Ryan Jin brings public health to the people
Monday September 30, 2024
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.
Operations Update: UF offices to remain closed, classes canceled on Friday
Thursday September 26, 2024
University of Florida offices will remain closed, and classes will be canceled through Friday, Sept. 27, in addition to today’s closure. 
University of Florida 2024 Annual Notice of Availability – Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report
Wednesday September 25, 2024
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.
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Classes canceled, campus closed Thursday due to Hurricane Helene
Wednesday September 25, 2024
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.
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Innovative curators at UF are using AI tools to elevate museum collections
Tuesday September 10, 2024
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. 
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UF engineering researcher works to make structures safer after Surfside disaster
Tuesday September 10, 2024
Jennifer Bridge’s work has helped shape new legislation to improve and track building inspections for condominiums and co-ops
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Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with UF
Tuesday September 10, 2024
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will host a public event Sept. 14
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UF Online’s Digital Arts and Sciences program fosters lasting mentorship
Monday September 9, 2024
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.
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UF student Quingyu Yang journeys from China to Florida to study advertising
Thursday September 5, 2024
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.
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International doctoral student Cynthia C. Ezeh travels from Nigeria to the Swamp
Tuesday September 3, 2024
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. 
Jimmy Buffett playing guitar at UF's O'Connell Center.
Wasting away again in Gainesville? New Jimmy Buffett course comes to UF
Friday August 30, 2024
The one-credit honors elective is new, and instructor Melissa L. Johnson, Ph.D., believes it is the first Jimmy Buffett college course in Florida (and possibly in the country). Its fall launch comes at a fitting time, considering Aug. 30 is Jimmy Buffett Day and Sept. 1 marks the one-year anniversary of the singer-songwriter’s death.
A NASA warehouse with a rover and a flag.
Two UF student researchers propel space neuroscience forward with NASA internships
Thursday August 29, 2024
Jordan Rodriguez and Sophia Larralde explore the effects of microgravity on the brain and motor control at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.
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Marston Library to offer extended hours
Wednesday August 28, 2024
The University of Florida’s Marston Science Library will be open 24 hours per day Sunday through Thursday starting Monday, Sept. 9 and continuing through the fall and spring semesters until May 2, 2025.
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Forbes ranks UF No. 4 among the nation’s best public universities
Wednesday August 28, 2024
Forbes has named the University of Florida the No. 4 public university in the nation and among the top institutions in the country for return on investment, according to rankings released today.
UF Honors course heightens awareness of indigenous culture
Tuesday August 27, 2024
The Midwest is rich with indigenous history, and University of Florida students are exploring this archeology and culture firsthand in the honors course “Past Indigenous Cities of the Midcontinent.”
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UF unveils NaviGator AI, higher ed’s first comprehensive, self-service AI platform
Monday August 26, 2024
UF Information Technology has developed and released the first comprehensive, self-service AI platform among U.S. higher education institutions, giving students, faculty, and staff access to safe and broad AI services and further injecting AI into the university’s daily educational and business practices.
Rob Ferl poses outside of Blue Origin building.
Watch UF scientist rocket to space at the Reitz Union Aug. 29
Monday August 26, 2024
Take part in history on Thursday, Aug. 29, as the University of Florida’s own Rob Ferl, Ph.D., becomes the first NASA-funded academic to conduct an experiment in space as part of the Blue Origin New Shepard mission.
Student musicians sharpen their skills in UF’s Carillon Studio
Thursday August 22, 2024
The bells of UF's Century Tower ring sweet tunes at the start of each class period.
A man holds a sign while standing at the corner of a street intersection.
Pedestrians, drivers encounter new crosswalks on University Avenue
Thursday August 22, 2024
Florida Department of Transportation and University of Florida officials held their annual pedestrian and traffic safety campaign to encourage safe pedestrian and driving behaviors along University Avenue.
Media Advisory: Safety event to highlight new pedestrian crosswalk features along University Avenue
Wednesday August 21, 2024
New raised pedestrian crosswalks along University Avenue will be among several changes that Florida Department of Transportation and University of Florida Police officials will highlight during their annual pedestrian and traffic safety event. 
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Amy Hass named deputy athletic director and Chip Howard elevated to chief operating officer
Monday August 19, 2024
University of Florida General Counsel and Vice President Amy Hass has been named Deputy Athletic Director/Senior Women’s Administrator at the University of Florida, UF Athletics Director Scott Stricklin announced.
Angle returns to lead IFAS, Glover to serve as interim provost
Wednesday August 14, 2024
Scott Angle will return to UF/IFAS as senior vice president for Agriculture and Natural Resources, and former UF Provost Joe Glover has been asked to serve as interim provost.
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UF trustees approve historic raises for faculty and staff, new bonuses for high-performing faculty
Monday August 12, 2024
The largest raise pool in decades recognizes faculty, staff excellence
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Paul Lim's commencement speech for summer 2024
Saturday August 10, 2024
Paul Lim is a professor of humanities at the University of Florida Hamilton Center and an award-winning historian of early modern England
A photo of Bruce MacFadden standing in front of a fossil exhibit at the Florida Museum of Natural History.
Bruce MacFadden, curator of vertebrate paleontology, retires after 47 years at the Florida Museum of Natural History
Thursday August 8, 2024
In 1977, Bruce MacFadden accepted a curatorial position with the Florida Museum of Natural History’s vertebrate paleontology collection. Since then, he has transformed the museum and made significant contributions to the fields of paleontology and science education. After 47 years, he has retired.
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Updates to the Office of the Senior Vice President and CFO
Wednesday August 7, 2024
The University of Florida announced several leadership updates in the office of the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
A doctoral graduate gets hooded at graduation ceremony.
Nearly 3,000 graduates plan to celebrate at summer commencement
Tuesday August 6, 2024
This summer, nearly 3,000 students are expected to graduate from UF during the course of three commencement ceremonies held in the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Friday, Aug. 9 and Saturday, Aug. 10.
UF to resume classes, normal operations Tuesday
Monday August 5, 2024
The University of Florida will return to normal operating status on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Classes and all academic and student-related activities, including online classes, will resume as well.
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UF Gainesville campus closed, classes canceled Monday
Sunday August 4, 2024
Due to Tropical Storm Debby, which is forecasted to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane, the University of Florida’s campus in Gainesville will be closed and classes are canceled for Monday
UF campus services and events updates
Sunday August 4, 2024
This page, which will be updated regularly, contains a list of campus operations that have been impacted by Tropical Storm Debby.
The entrance to the University of Florida.
University of Florida debt rating positive
Friday August 2, 2024
S&P Global Ratings has revised the outlook to positive from stable on the rated debt outstanding issued by the Florida Board of Governors for the University of Florida.
A map showing road closures at the University of Florida.
Closure of Buckman Drive
Friday August 2, 2024
The University of Florida will close a portion of Buckman Drive on Monday, Aug. 5, to repair an underground condensate line between Sisler and Dauer halls.
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Greetings from UF Interim President Kent Fuchs
Thursday August 1, 2024
A greeting video from UF Interim President Kent Fuchs. 
An overhead view of students standing in front of and visiting research posters
UF business students lead research projects as 2024-2025 University Scholars
Monday July 29, 2024
Students will explore topics like influencer marketing, AI ethics, global financial challenges and beyond.
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UF, Jacksonville Jaguars announce four-year partnership
Monday July 29, 2024
UF and the Jacksonville Jaguars have entered a comprehensive four-year partnership designed to positively impact the communities they serve while raising UF’s profile and brand recognition. 
hubble telescope in space
Space-focused accelerator begins process for applicants
Thursday July 25, 2024
UF, UCF, ASU and Vanderbilt partnering to offer training to businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs to help propel them into the new space economy
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UF research spending at record $1.26 billion for FY2024
Thursday July 25, 2024
UF faculty conducted a record $1.26 billion in research in fiscal year 2024, thanks in part to a nearly 10% increase in federally funded research, compared to FY2023.
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Kent Fuchs named interim UF president
Tuesday July 23, 2024
Kent Fuchs will serve as interim president of the University of Florida effective August 1, UF’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously.
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UF trustees to vote on naming Kent Fuchs interim president
Tuesday July 23, 2024
Kent Fuchs has agreed to serve as interim president, and the UF Board of Trustees will take up the matter during a special meeting this afternoon.
A headshot of Zachary Kaufman.
In a world of bystanders and upstanders, Zachary Kaufman promotes — and is — the latter
Friday July 19, 2024
Zachary Kaufman was only in the second grade – a young Jewish boy growing up in Morgantown, West Virginia – when his calling came to him, loudly. 
A student in a blue polo makes the Gator chomp hand motion in front of a sign that says P&G Gillette
University of Florida business students make waves in summer internships
Thursday July 18, 2024
Real-world experience prepares Warrington students for future careers
A headshot of Ben Sasse in front of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
University of Florida President Ben Sasse announces resignation
Thursday July 18, 2024
UF President Ben Sasse announced he will resign from his current position as president effective July 31, 2024, and has asked the Board to initiate a search for a new president. Sasse has served nearly two years as president after becoming the university’s 13th president appointed in November 2022.
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AI certificate gives UF graduates a competitive edge in the workforce.
Tuesday July 16, 2024
The University of Florida's AI certificate in AI fundamentals and applications gives UF graduates a competitive edge in the workforce and higher education.
The UF Health Shands Hospital from above at dusk
Seven UF Health specialties among nation’s best in new U.S. News hospital rankings
Tuesday July 16, 2024
UF Health among a select group of hospitals with multiple top-ranked specialties 
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Carnegie Mellon professor tapped as Whitney Lab’s next director
Monday July 15, 2024
Veronica Hinman will take the reins at the laboratory near St. Augustine on Florida’s northeast coast on January 1, 2025.
A headshot of Rick Hirsch.
UFCJC appoints veteran journalist Rick Hirsch as inaugural director of the Collier Prize for State Government Accountability
Monday July 15, 2024
UF's College of Journalism and Communications announced the appointment of Rick Hirsch as the inaugural director of the Collier Prize for State Government Accountability. Hirsch, a veteran journalist with more than four decades of experience, will lead efforts to expand the scope and elevate the reputation of one of the largest prizes in American journalism.
A group of student athletes pose in front of the US Capitol building.
UF student athletes visit Washington
Tuesday July 9, 2024
Students from the Black Student Athlete Council from the University of Florida traveled to Washington, D.C. for a chance to interact with policy professionals and participate in an experiential learning event. 
A group of students are facing a wind tunnel in Germany.
From Spain to schnitzel, UF Engineering’s study-abroad program reaches new heights
Tuesday July 9, 2024
Last summer, 15 University of Florida engineering students spent six weeks in Berlin eating currywurst and tackling pressing world problems. 
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GenAI is transforming higher education, and Florida is leading the way
Sunday July 7, 2024
In the past 18 months, one of the most pressing conversations in higher education — throughout the U.S. and everywhere else in the world — has been about the emergence and implications of a technology called generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI.
Jacob Chung standing holding an award from NASA
American Dream: Taiwan-born UF professor wins prestigious NASA award
Tuesday July 2, 2024
Jacob Chung awarded for work on advanced propellant systems
A firework going off above and reflecting on UF's Lake Alice.
UF to close and classes canceled July 5
Thursday June 27, 2024
UF has made the decision to close and cancel classes on Friday, July 5.
A woman in a jumpsuit punches the air guided by a man standing next to her with computer screens behind them.
Tambellini Group awards University of Florida grand prize for inaugural Future Campus Award
Thursday June 27, 2024
The award recognizes UF's pioneering work in integrating AI across its curriculum. 
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UF concrete canoe team wins nationals
Tuesday June 25, 2024
The win comes after UF’s steel bridge team claimed its fourth consecutive title
Grant Holloway poses in his Team USA jersey with an American flag around his shoulders.
Gator grad Grant Holloway clears academic hurdles on path to Paris Olympics
Monday June 24, 2024
World champion and Olympian hurdler Grant Holloway is currently sprinting down the path to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Still, he recently cleared one hurdle that had been on the horizon since the prodigious athlete moved to Gainesville in 2016: completing his bachelor’s degree at the University of Florida.
Emergency exercise scheduled this week for UF campus
Monday June 24, 2024
Students, faculty, staff, and visitors at the University of Florida may see numerous personnel and vehicles from area law enforcement, fire rescue, and other first-responder agencies on campus this week as part of an emergency training exercise.
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UF College of Pharmacy ranks No. 3 in research rankings, with record $41 million in funding
Friday June 21, 2024
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, or AACP, ranked the college No. 3 nationally in annual research funding.
UF/IFAS honors Turner, begins search for new dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Thursday June 20, 2024
For the first time in a decade, the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has begun a search for a new dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS). Elaine Turner, Ph.D., who has served as dean since 2014, will return to the faculty, with plans for her successor to start in January 2025.
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Hurricane coming to Gainesville? Gators are pros at prepping
Thursday June 20, 2024
Gainesville is in the storm’s direct path and more than 30,000 employees of the University of Florida are bracing for the tropical weather. What happens next? How do Gators prep the campus for potential impact?
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University of Florida earns 5-star ranking on Money magazine’s ‘Best Colleges in America’ list for second year in a row
Monday June 17, 2024
UF has once again earned a 5-star ranking on Money magazine’s Best Colleges in America list. This marks the second consecutive year that UF has been recognized for its exceptional value, combining high-quality education with affordability. UF is the only university in Florida and the Southeastern Conference to receive this distinction from Money for 2024.
Portrait of UF Police chief Linda Stump Kurnick
Linda Stump-Kurnick, UF’s first female police chief, transitioning to assistant VP
Wednesday June 12, 2024
Linda Stump-Kurnick, who 21 years ago became the University of Florida’s first female police chief as well as the first female police chief at any Florida public university, is transitioning to the role of Assistant Vice president of Public Safety.
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UF Online named No. 1 for military service members by Forbes
Wednesday June 12, 2024
The University of Florida has been ranked by Forbes Advisor as the country’s best military-friendly online college of 2024
UF students sitting in front of laptops.
UF Online launches three new majors for fall 2024
Wednesday June 5, 2024
UF will offer three new fully online majors starting in fall 2024 as a part of its larger push to increase access for students in high-demand fields and better meet the needs of Florida’s workforce. 
A statue of an alligator on top of a globe on the University of Florida campus.
28 UF students awarded Gilman International Scholarships to study abroad
Wednesday June 5, 2024
The International Center at UF announced 28 UF students have been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, these scholarships will support the students as they study or intern abroad during the Summer 2024 or Fall 2024 term.
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Learning doesn’t stop with retirement: UF Online student earns sociology degree
Thursday May 30, 2024
After leaving UF prematurely in the late 1970s, Gil Ziffer returned to the university four decades later to earn his UF degree while in retirement. After starting in 2021, Ziffer graduated in Fall 2023 at almost 67, fulfilling the dream he began in 1975.
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UF named a top-performing institution for Boren Scholars
Tuesday May 21, 2024
All nine University of Florida students who applied for the 2024 Boren Awards were successful, with six awardees and three alternates. Their achievement earned UF recognition as a Top-Performing Institution for Boren Scholars this year, ranking 5th.
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Hamilton Center welcomes 21 new faculty members
Tuesday May 21, 2024
The University of Florida’s Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education is proud to welcome 21 new faculty members for the coming academic year.
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UF partners with the National Security Agency to enhance STEM education
Friday May 17, 2024
The education partnership agreement will support workforce development initiatives and efforts to cultivate undergraduate students with backgrounds and interest in AI and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
A man sitting at a computer using an augmented reality headset.
Dynamic Doppelganger: Developing Florida’s Digital Twin
Monday May 13, 2024
University of Florida researchers are virtually replicating Jacksonville to build solutions to tomorrow's problems.
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UF Research Foundation names 2024 professors
Friday May 10, 2024
The University of Florida Research Foundation has named 34 of the university’s most productive and promising faculty members as UFRF Professors for 2024.
A group of spring graduates standing at commencement ceremony.
UF graduates first cohort of teacher apprentices in Florida
Friday May 10, 2024
UF graduated the first group of teacher apprentices in the state of Florida. UF had nine apprentices completing a pilot program, with six students graduating Spring 2024 and the remainder finishing over the summer.
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UF doctor couple shares their Executive MBA journey
Friday May 10, 2024
Inspired by their children, Sonal and Sanjeev Tuli are enhancing their business and leadership skills with MBAs from the UF Warrington College of Business.
Carlton Ward Jr. speaking in graduation regalia at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at the University of Florida.
Carlton Ward Jr.'s commencement speech for spring 2024
Wednesday May 8, 2024
Carlton Ward Jr. is a UF alumnus, conservation photographer, National Geographic Explorer, and the face of the Florida Wildlife Corridor land conservation project.
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UF celebrates Richardson’s 10 years leading CLAS, looks ahead to Interim Dean Watt
Tuesday May 7, 2024
David Richardson, dean of the University of Florida’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is stepping down after a decade at the helm of UF’s largest college, effective June 30. 
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Musician-turned-chemist named UF's first Knight-Hennessy Scholar
Tuesday May 7, 2024
UF’s Student Success and the Office of Prestigious Awards congratulate Yu Tin Lin on becoming the university’s first Gator to receive the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship. He will join the 2024 Cohort, the seventh class in the award’s history, and use it to fund a PhD in Chemistry from Stanford University. 
Sciences teachers from across the state attended this year's Mini Medical School to learn about the latest research and technological advancements in cardiology.
Mini Medical School connects Florida science and health teachers with College of Medicine experts
Friday May 3, 2024
Science and health educators from more than 20 counties across the state recently gathered at the University of Florida to meet College of Medicine experts and experience lab demonstrations, participate in hand-on activities and learn about the latest research advances, gaining knowledge and skills to bring back to their students and classrooms.
Dr. Gilbert Upchurch giving a speech at UF's O'Connell Center's spring 2024 doctoral commencement.
Gilbert Upchurch's Spring 2024 doctoral commencement speech
Thursday May 2, 2024
Dr. Gilbert Upchurch is a vascular surgeon, the chair of UF’s department of surgery and a member of the National Academy of Medicine. He specializes in treating aortic aneurysms and leads pioneering science on their causes and treatment. UF’s surgery department performed some of the first COVID-19-related lung transplants in the nation under his leadership as chair.
A doctoral graduate gets hooded at graduation ceremony.
How UF is celebrating spring 2024 commencement
Thursday May 2, 2024
From world-renowned speakers to identical twins, the 2024 spring commencement season is in full swing beginning May 1. 
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UF Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education receives $1 million pledge, the largest to-date
Thursday May 2, 2024
The University of Florida’s Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education received its largest donation to-date, a $1 million pledge expected to have an outsized impact on the new center devoted to research and teaching on Western Civilization and the principles of a free society.
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UF’s first Udall scholars in 13 years
Wednesday May 1, 2024
Student Success and The Office of Prestigious Awards congratulate Sofia Aviles and Natalie Triana on receiving the Udall Scholarship. They are the first University of Florida students to earn this award since 2011, both doing so in the more competitive Environment category.
The entrance to the University of Florida.
Forbes names the University of Florida a “New Ivy” for its output of outstanding graduates
Monday April 29, 2024
The University of Florida has been recognized by Forbes as one of 10 public “New Ivies” for producing exceptional and highly employable graduates. UF is the only Florida institution on the list.
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UF graduate is a born leader and an advocate for children
Monday April 29, 2024
Growing up, Filomena Selvanik learned a lot about empathy and gratitude – often relying on reduced-price school lunches and scholarship opportunities to succeed. Now she is paying her good fortune forward, pursuing a career in pediatric medicine after she graduates from UF on May 4. She wants to spend her life helping children, and she has already started.
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Triple Gator graduate Matthew Diller pursues his calling in biomedical informatics
Friday April 26, 2024
Finding that perfect career pathway isn’t always easy, especially when you’re an uber-inquisitive student with a hyperactive mind like Matthew Diller.
A headshot of UF Provost Joseph Glover in a suit with a gray background.
Joe Glover selected as next University of Arizona provost
Friday April 26, 2024
UF's former provost and senior vice president for academic affairs will begin his new role July 1.
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UF engineering professor elected to The American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Thursday April 25, 2024
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences has elected University of Florida computer science professor and National Medal of Technology and Innovation (NMTI) laureate Juan E. Gilbert, Ph.D. as a 2024 Academy member.
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More than 10,500 graduates to celebrate UF's spring 2024 commencement
Wednesday April 24, 2024
UF's university-wide commencement ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 3. This ceremony is at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium from 7 to 9 p.m. Individual college ceremonies begin May 1 and conclude May 6.
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UF Warrington management department No. 1 in productivity per faculty fourth year in a row
Friday April 19, 2024
The department also secured the top spot on research over the past five years.
Image of UF researcher in lab.
American Association for the Advancement of Science honors 12 UF faculty as Lifetime Fellows
Thursday April 18, 2024
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, has elected 12 faculty from the University of Florida to its newest class.
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UF's Goldwater Scholar nominees make history
Friday March 29, 2024
The Office of Prestigious Awards and Student Success are thrilled to announce that all five endorsees for the Goldwater Scholarship are receiving the final award. 
A photo taken from ground level looking up at the University of Florida's College of Public Health and Health Professions.
New PHHP scholarship supports students who have overcome significant challenges
Friday March 29, 2024
The fund awards scholarships to College of Public Health and Health Professions students who have overcome challenges in pursuing their degree and have persevered. Recipients may have faced unexpected and/or significant adversity, such as health, personal or financial challenges.  
A headshot of Joan Ryan.
Proving everyone wrong, UF alumna Joan Ryan became a female pioneer in sports journalism
Thursday March 28, 2024
As one of the first female sports columnists in the country, Joan Ryan has covered nearly every major sporting event, from the Super Bowl to the World Series to the Olympics.
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UF President Ben Sasse announces Spring Commencement speakers
Thursday March 28, 2024
Two renowned caretakers — one of wildlife and the other of people — will serve as the keynote speakers at Spring Commencement at UF in May, UF President Ben Sasse announced.
University of Florida College of Law building.
UF Office of Public Policy Events holds panel discussion on privacy in AI medical software tools
Friday March 22, 2024
UF’s Office of Public Policy Events will host a panel discussion about how to balance advances in medical AI with concerns about data privacy on March 26 at 5 p.m. in Holland Hall 180 at UF’s Levin College of Law.  
A student talks on a headset to an astronaut.
With her eye on space, student Julianne Owen is UF’s first Matthew Isakowitz fellow
Thursday March 21, 2024
Planning to further her impact in space, Julianne Owen was selected as the first University of Florida student to participate in the Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship Program.
University of Florida adopts Early Action for admissions
Thursday March 21, 2024
The University of Florida will add Early Action to its admission process, by offering early admission decisions for prospective students, UF President Ben Sasse announced on Thursday. 
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A three-time all-American Gator gymnast, Pam Titus was the first Black gymnast in the history of UF
Tuesday March 19, 2024
A three-time all-American Gator gymnast, Pam Titus was the first Black gymnast in the history of UF, and the first gymnast in the history of the National Collegiate Athletics Association to earn a perfect 10.0 mark in the floor exercise competition. 
UF extends enrollment confirmation deadline to May 15 
Friday March 15, 2024
The University of Florida is extending the enrollment confirmation deadline for first-year students due to delays in universities receiving financial aid data from the federal government.
A graphic depicts the portion of Buckman Drive that will be closed north of Union Road.
Buckman Drive at UF temporarily closed for emergency repairs
Thursday March 7, 2024
The University of Florida has closed a portion of Buckman Drive for the emergency repair of an underground steam line between Sisler and Dauer halls.
The University of Florida's Century Tower at night.
UF named top undergraduate research institution
Wednesday February 28, 2024
UF was chosen as a recipient of the 2023 Campus-Wide Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments. The Council on Undergraduate Research awards higher education institutions that exemplify excellence and have high quality, successful undergraduate research programs.
Dean Shakira Henderson and Evelyn Mickle pose for a photo.
College of Nursing’s first Black graduate and first Black dean reflect on history and the road ahead
Wednesday February 28, 2024
When Evelyn Moore Mickle graduated from the University of Florida College of Nursing in 1967, the young lady from Live Oak, Florida, became the college’s first Black graduate. Almost 60 years later, Mickle is celebrating Dean Shakira Henderson, who recently became the college’s first Black dean.
A headshot of Win Phillips at UF Innovate.
Win Phillips, longtime UF leader, dies at 83
Tuesday February 27, 2024
Win Phillips, a longtime UF leader known for his depth of knowledge of the university, versatility and thoughtful advice to the many people who sought it, died Saturday. He was 83.
A headshot of a student.
UF announces 10th Gates Cambridge Scholar
Thursday February 22, 2024
UF’s Student Success and the Office of Prestigious Awards announced the University of Florida’s 10th recipient of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, Maddie Ross.
A black woman holds a gavel in the University of Florida's Supreme Court.
Blazing trails as a Black woman in law, UF student Britney Deas has a bright path ahead
Wednesday February 21, 2024
Law student Britney Deas has been appointed the first Black woman chief justice of the UF Supreme Court during Black History Month.
UF, UF Health celebrate expansion of health care services at Durbin Park, ongoing regional growth across Northeast Florida
Wednesday February 21, 2024
University of Florida and UF Health leaders today broke ground at UF Health Durbin Park, a 42.5-acre health and wellness campus that will advance health care services as part of UF’s regional expansion plan for Jacksonville and St. Johns County.
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Florida Semiconductor Week addresses urgency to fortify, expand Florida's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem
Thursday February 15, 2024
Hosted by the Florida Semiconductor Institute at UF's Malachowsky Hall, the workshop convened leaders from academia, industry, and government 
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UF moves up to second place in top producer ranking of Fulbright US scholars
Tuesday February 13, 2024
The University of Florida ranks second on a list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the largest number of 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Scholars, up from fourth last year and seventh just two years ago. 
The University of Florida mascots, Albert and Alberta, read books about Florida in the state capitol.
Celebrate in Tallahassee with the Florida Gators
Monday February 12, 2024
UF's annual Gator Day, set for Feb. 14, will highlight UF's academic excellence, research advancements, and national impact for the Florida Legislature, other statewide audiences, and the general public. 
portrait of UF Professor Christine Schmidt in the lab
Christine Schmidt elected to National Academy of Engineering
Thursday February 8, 2024
With more than 25 years of work advancing the fields of neural tissue engineering and wound healing, UF Distinguished Professor Christine Schmidt, Ph.D., has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering
UF achieves No. 1 ranking for online bachelor’s degrees for veterans
Wednesday February 7, 2024
For the second year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked University of Florida as the top institution in the country to offer an online bachelor’s degree for veterans and active-duty service members. 
Elevating the future of digital twins at UF
Friday January 26, 2024
Across health care, agriculture, architecture, and the environment, UF researchers are using digital twin technology to improve health outcomes, design more resilient buildings, create tastier strawberries and more pest-resistant crops, and much more.
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Planet Money’s Jess Jiang to discuss how AI is transforming business
Wednesday January 24, 2024
As Business Journalist in Residence, Jiang will share her expertise during a campus visit and public talk
A photo of Pugh Hall at the University of Florida.
UF Office of Public Policy Events holds debate on solving global hunger
Tuesday January 23, 2024
UF’s Office of Public Policy Events, in partnership with UF’s Speech and Debate Society and the William and Grace Dial Center for Speech and Communication Studies and with support from the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, will host a debate on Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pugh Hall Ocora.
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Dillon named VP for marketing and senior advisor
Wednesday January 10, 2024
Today, University of Florida President Dr. Ben Sasse announced that UF will hire Dan Dillon Jr. as UF’s vice president for marketing and senior advisor. 
Dr. J. Scott Angle named provost of the University of Florida 
Tuesday January 9, 2024
Dr. J. Scott Angle has been named provost of the University of Florida. UF President Ben Sasse announced the appointment on January 9.
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UF announces strategic sports initiative
Friday January 5, 2024
The UF & Sport Collaborative is a multi-faceted initiative that will propel the university to the global stage in sports performance, health care, and communications.
President’s office announces $10.2 million for fourth round of strategic funding awardees
Wednesday December 20, 2023
A space institute designed to expand exploration of the cosmos, a project to improve construction through robotic automation and AI, an initiative to propel the university to global prominence in sports performance, and an effort to improve agriculture and environmental sustainability are among four new initiatives receiving strategic funding at the University of Florida.
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The UF newsroom's favorite stories in 2023
Monday December 18, 2023
As 2023 winds down and UF prepares for a new semester and new year, writers in the UF newsroom selected a handful of their favorite—and some of the most popular—stories from across the UF campus over the last 12 months.
A professor gives a speech at a commencement ceremony.
Natália Peres' Fall 2023 doctoral commencement speech
Saturday December 16, 2023
Natália Peres a UF/IFAS professor of plant pathology and expert on strawberries, delivered the commencement address at three ceremonies Friday and Saturday in the O’Connell Center. Here are her remarks as prepared for the Friday evening ceremony for master’s and bachelor’s graduates.
Bill Nelson speaking at a graduation ceremony.
Sen. Bill Nelson's Fall 2023 commencement speech
Saturday December 16, 2023
NASA Administrator and longtime U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, a leading advocate for space exploration, addressed two commencement ceremonies Saturday in the O’Connell Center. Here are his remarks as prepared for the ceremony for master’s and bachelor’s graduates.
Graduates stare out into a crowd.
Inspiring Gator grad earns degree internationally
Friday December 15, 2023
From Gainesville to Rio de Janeiro, Paloma Pinto Ribeiro Coelho has taken a non-traditional path to commencement. 
A headshot of Susan Crowley.
Susan Crowley, UF community relations leader, to retire
Thursday December 14, 2023
After more than 17 years connecting the University of Florida with the broader community in Gainesville and around the state, UF Assistant Vice President for Community Relations Susan Crowley is retiring in January 2024.
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Building a team of software engineers to help power UF’s research engine
Saturday December 9, 2023
UF strategic investment will advance research software engineering and enable leading-edge data modeling
A doctoral graduate gets hooded at graduation ceremony.
More than 4,100 students to celebrate fall commencement
Friday December 8, 2023
More than 4,100 students are expected to graduate from UF this fall during the course of four commencement ceremonies held in the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Dec. 15-16.
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UF presents the 2023 Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards
Friday December 8, 2023
UF presented three different Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards Friday to a government agency, a Gainesville community member and a UF employee. The honor recognized their respective achievements creating a mobile health unit to save more lives, advocating for health care in underserved neighborhoods, and fostering a relationship between artists and the community.
The University of Florida, Concept Companies, and Trimark Properties join forces to make Gainesville’s Innovation District a major economic hub
Thursday December 7, 2023
The UF Board of Trustees was briefed today on a new plan to join Concept Companies and Trimark Properties in developing 50 acres east of campus into a world-class destination for Fortune 500 research companies and creating a talent pipeline for UF students seeking high-paying jobs.
A headshot of Bill Nelson and Natalia Peres.
From space to strawberries: Fall Commencement speakers announced
Thursday December 7, 2023
UF President Ben Sasse announced a dynamic lineup for Fall Commencement Dec. 15 and 16, featuring NASA Administrator and longtime U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson and UF Professor of Plant Pathology Natália Peres as speakers with unique journeys of discovery.
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University of Florida ranks among top 25 universities with $1.085 billion in 2022 research expenditures
Tuesday December 5, 2023
The University of Florida’s $1.085 billion in research expenditures in fiscal year 2022 placed it 25th among all U.S. universities, up from 27th in 2021, in a new national ranking of R&D spending by the National Science Foundation.
Nathan Carpenter speaks to student in social media analytics lab
UF lab brings a new viewing experience to live TV
Monday December 4, 2023
 The University of Florida has a whole new way to experience a Gators game, no longer requiring the purchase of a ticket or a battle against the Florida heat. The College of Journalism and Communications’ Atlas Lab, which opened this semester, uses the latest digital analysis tools and artificial intelligence-driven technologies for social media listening.  
A researcher looks at a chemistry set.
President’s office announces $10.9 million for third round of strategic funding awardees
Monday December 4, 2023
A program for enhancing access to cancer screenings, a center for advancing cell and gene therapies, an AI-augmented learning platform for mathematics, and a digital humanities lab are among 10 new projects receiving strategic funding at the University of Florida, President Ben Sasse announced.
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UF vice president for business affairs Curtis Reynolds departing for Baylor University
Wednesday November 29, 2023
After 13 years at the University of Florida, vice president for business affairs Curtis Reynolds will step down to accept a new role as vice president for business and finance and chief financial officer at Baylor University. 
An iron alligator statue is illuminated in orange and blue with a bell tower in the background.
UF community invited for Holiday Gator lighting celebration
Monday November 27, 2023
Students, faculty, staff, families, and friends are invited to the “Lighting of the Holiday Gator” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 on the lawn of the University Auditorium near the corner of Newell Drive and Union Road.
Annual test of the UF Alert system scheduled Nov. 29
Wednesday November 22, 2023
The annual test of the UF Alert Emergency Notification System is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 29. On that day, you may receive multiple messages such as text messages, phone calls, GatorSafe push notifications, and social media notifications.
University of Florida College of the Arts students enjoying their perceptual drawing course outdoors on campus.
President’s office announces $5.4 million for strategic funding awardees
Monday November 13, 2023
An AI-enabled digital imaging platform for treating cancer, a software tool for leveraging the capabilities of UF’s HiPerGator supercomputer, an initiative to improve healthcare in Jacksonville and statewide, and a program to enhance funding for the arts are among seven new projects receiving strategic funding at the University of Florida, President Ben Sasse announced today.
UF President Ben Sasse at his inauguration.
With “an audacious vision” for the future, Ben Sasse is inaugurated as the 13th president of the University of Florida
Friday November 3, 2023
Ben Sasse was officially inaugurated on Thursday as the 13th president of the University of Florida. The elements of his inaugural address included themes of service, academic excellence, and higher education’s role in the digital revolution. 
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UF opens Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology
Friday November 3, 2023
Designed to set the standard for future STEM buildings across national and international campuses and transform the artificial intelligence and data science workforce, UF held a celebratory ribbon cutting for the Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology.
Foreign affairs debate by UF’s Office of Public Policy Events draws 150 people
Friday October 27, 2023
The U.S. war in Afghanistan, the conflict between Israel and Hamas, China’s expanding influence in the world, and the state of civil discourse on college campuses were among the issues discussed Tuesday during a debate by UF’s Office of Public Policy Events.  
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Get into the spirit of service during inauguration week
Friday October 27, 2023
For Gators, service has always been paramount. And that generous spirit is becoming contagious, as the UF community preps to participate in several service opportunities during presidential inauguration week.
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Shakira Henderson named dean of the UF College of Nursing
Thursday October 26, 2023
Shakira Henderson, Ph.D., D.N.P., M.S., M.P.H., has been named dean of the University of Florida College of Nursing — the sixth in the college’s 67-year history.
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UF's Juan Gilbert awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation
Tuesday October 24, 2023
The UF Computer & Information Science & Engineering chair was honored at a White House ceremony for his work developing new technologies that protect people's right to vote
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Charles E. Young, UF’s 10th President, Dies at 91
Monday October 23, 2023
Charles E. Young, the tall, affable Californian who, as the famed leader of the University of California, Los Angeles, brought a sense of distinction to UF while guiding it through a period of rapid change into the 21st century, died on Sunday. He was 91.
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Community invited to attend Sasse inauguration 
Thursday October 19, 2023
On Thursday, Nov. 2, the University of Florida will host an investiture ceremony for President Ben Sasse at 3 p.m. at UF’s historic University Auditorium.
Dr. Shannon Boye named Innovator of the Year
Thursday October 19, 2023
Shannon Boye's exceptional contributions and groundbreaking research have earned her the prestigious title of Innovator of the Year. Her dedication and expertise have propelled her to the forefront of innovation, making her a true inspiration to her peers and the entire UF community.
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UF Office of Public Policy Events holds debate on modern US foreign policy
Monday October 16, 2023
UF’s Office of Public Policy Events, in partnership with the Bob Graham Center for Public Service and the Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education, will be hosting a debate on Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. in Rion Ballroom East in the Reitz Union.
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How UF makes studying abroad more inclusive
Friday October 13, 2023
UF students now have an opportunity to study abroad in London as part of a special program that teaches about accommodations for people with disabilities — and is itself disability friendly. 
UFPD News Release: Candlelight Vigil Incident
Tuesday October 10, 2023
A misunderstanding at a candlelight vigil at the University of Florida led to panic on Monday night.
Florida Semiconductor Institute to help lead state in critical chips sector
Thursday October 5, 2023
The  University of Florida’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering announced today the establishment of the Florida Semiconductor Institute, a campus- and state-wide coordinating hub to provide intellectual and technological leadership for semiconductors in the 21st Century.
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How to participate in UF’s AI Days, Oct. 16-20
Thursday October 5, 2023
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in UF’s second annual AI Days from Oct. 16 to 20. AI Days will include a number of immersive events, including a poster board session, panel discussions and a hackathon. The event is free and open to the UF community and will be held in the Reitz Union ballroom.
Twenty-two proposals to receive feasibility studies
Tuesday October 3, 2023
Proposals to support University of Florida partnerships with businesses, use longitudinal data to support K-12 students in their learning, and expand UF’s prowess in space science are among the projects that will move forward with preliminary feasibility studies as part of UF’s strategic funding process to improve student experiences and bolster interdisciplinary research. 
President Sasse announces strategic funding awardees
Tuesday October 3, 2023
Programs focus on student experience, interdisciplinary scholarship
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Gator Growl turns 100. Here's a look at the past 10 decades
Tuesday October 3, 2023
The upcoming University of Florida Homecoming celebrates 100 years of Gator Growl, a student-led pep rally designed to promote school spirit before kickoff. To commemorate ten decades of Gator Growl, take a look at these ten fun facts.
2023 Annual Notice of Availability – Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report
Wednesday September 27, 2023
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.
President Sasse Makes Cabinet Announcements
Tuesday September 26, 2023
Curry to be VP for human resources, Sass to be VP for innovation and partnerships, Wegmann to be VP for communications
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Nominations now open for the 2023 Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Award
Tuesday September 26, 2023
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.
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How to celebrate homecoming at UF
Monday September 25, 2023
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.
Change in multi-factor login begins Fall 2023
Tuesday September 19, 2023
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.
Statewide listening tour launches to find ways to improve K-12 math instruction and achievement in Florida
Thursday September 14, 2023
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.
Dr. Penny Schwinn Joins UF as Vice President for PK-12 and Pre-Bachelors Programs
Monday September 11, 2023
Newly created role will extend UF’s impact to classrooms across Florida. 
The University of Florida's Century Tower at night.
Flu vaccines available to students, faculty, staff
Friday September 8, 2023
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. 
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UF research spending up 15% to record $1.25 billion
Thursday September 7, 2023
University of Florida faculty conducted a record $1.25 billion in research in fiscal year 2023, a nearly 15% increase over 2022.
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President Sasse begins yearlong strategic planning process
Thursday September 7, 2023
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.
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UF ranked No. 1 Public Institution by Wall Street Journal

Wednesday September 6, 2023
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. 
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UF to resume normal operations Thursday
Wednesday August 30, 2023
The University of Florida will return to normal operating status on Thursday, Aug. 31. Classes and all academic and student-related activities, including online classes, will resume as well.
A woman tries to catch butterflies with a large net in an indoor rainforest.
Behind the scenes: Florida Museum prepares the butterflies ahead of Hurricane Idalia
Tuesday August 29, 2023
The Florida Museum of Natural History at the University of Florida had its Butterfly Rainforest staff catch all 700 of its butterflies before Hurricane Idalia. 
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UF campus closure, class cancellation
Monday August 28, 2023
Due to Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecasted to make landfall as a major hurricane, the University of Florida campus will close and classes will be canceled beginning at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 29, and continuing through Wednesday, Aug. 30. All academic and student-related activities, including online classes and exams, will also be canceled during that time.
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UF experts available to discuss approaching tropical storm
Monday August 28, 2023
As officials monitor Tropical Storm Idalia in the Gulf of Mexico, UF faculty with expertise in a variety of related topics are available to the media to provide insight and commentary.  
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UF campus services and events updates
Monday August 28, 2023
This page, which will be updated regularly, contains a list of campus operations that have been impacted by Hurricane Idalia.
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UF, FDOT renew commitment to traffic, pedestrian safety
Thursday August 24, 2023
The University of Florida kicks off the fall semester by renewing its commitment to traffic, pedestrian, and bicyclist safety through collaborative events that will continue for the next several weeks.
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UF, FDOT join for pedestrian and traffic safety event on first day of classes
Monday August 21, 2023
The University of Florida and the Florida Department of Transportation are partnering during the first day of the fall semester to educate the campus community about pedestrian, scooter, and bicycle safety.
Damon Woodard gives a commencement speech at the University of Florida.
Damon Woodard's commencement speech for Summer 2023
Saturday August 12, 2023
Damon Woodard is a UF professor of electrical and computer engineering and director of UF’s Applied Artificial Intelligence Group.
Graduates from the University of Florida celebrate in Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
More than 3,100 graduates to celebrate summer commencement
Friday August 4, 2023
More than 3,100 students are expected to graduate from UF this summer during the course of three commencement ceremonies held in the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Aug. 11-12.  More than 2,000 graduates to celebrate summer commencement
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Leading with grace and precision
Friday July 28, 2023
 Joe Glover's transformative leadership as UF provost for the last 15 years guided the university to 'new heights'
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UFPD recognized as leaders in mental health
Thursday June 29, 2023
The University of Florida Police Department was recently honored for being a national leader in mental health initiatives and programs.
UF holiday schedule
Wednesday June 28, 2023
As a reminder, the University of Florida will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
UF to enforce parking safety regulations
Wednesday June 28, 2023
Beginning July 10, Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) will place a notice on vehicles owned by the university and departments not complying with our safety regulations.
UF Online Partners with the National Hockey League Players’ Association to Support Education for Athletes
Monday June 26, 2023
UF Online (the University of Florida’s top-ranked online bachelor’s degree program) has partnered with the National Hockey League Players’ Association, welcoming the National Hockey League Players’ Association team and its players to the Gator Nation to pursue their academic goals.
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UF named one of Money magazine’s ‘Best Colleges in America’
Thursday June 22, 2023
The University of Florida (UF) has been named a “5-star college” – the highest rating available – by Money magazine’s “Best Colleges in America 2023” list. UF was the only Florida institution included in the list.
Schanzenbach joins UF as senior advisor to president for academic excellence
Tuesday June 20, 2023
University of Florida President Dr. Ben Sasse announced Dr. Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach will join UF as senior advisor to the president for academic excellence and associate provost on Aug. 8.
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UF closes to celebrate Juneteenth
Friday June 16, 2023
UF will be closed on Monday, June 19 in recognition of Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates the news of the Emancipation Proclamation freeing enslaved African Americans reaching Texas in 1865, nearly two years after the proclamation was issued.
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Sasse Announces Interim Provost
Thursday June 15, 2023
Today, University of Florida President Dr. Ben Sasse announced that Dr. J. Scott Angle, currently Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, will serve as UF’s interim provost when Dr. Joseph Glover steps down next month.
Gator Day in D.C. to welcome President Sasse and highlight UF’s national leadership
Tuesday June 13, 2023
With more than 6,500 alumni in the Washington metropolitan area, UF hosts its annual community-building Gator Day in D.C. for current and past Gators alike. But this year’s event will be particularly momentous.
Inboden To Lead Hamilton Center
Monday June 12, 2023
Today, University of Florida President Dr. Ben Sasse announced that Dr. William Inboden will join UF as the director of the Hamilton Center. 
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President Sasse announces formation of Strategic Enrollment Management Taskforce
Tuesday May 23, 2023
The taskforce will examine a broad set of issues centering primarily, but not exclusively, on future enrollment in UF's undergraduate programs. 
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UF Online Announces Partnership with Nicklaus Children’s Health System
Tuesday May 23, 2023
UF Online, the University of Florida’s top-ranked online bachelor’s degree program, announced an education partnership with Nicklaus Children’s Health System, as part of a commitment to empower Florida healthcare workers in achieving their education goals today.
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How UF is preparing students for a new world of work
Monday May 22, 2023
With artificial intelligence and other technological innovations poised to create major workforce disruptions, today’s college students are likely to change jobs many times over the course of their careers, experts project.
Bob Seeley, a descendent of Thomas Garrett, holds “The Underground Rail Road” by William Still, a key reference for researchers, during his oral history recording.
Sharing Underground Railroad’s oral histories
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Samuel Proctor Oral History Program begins work highlighting civil rights struggle during slavery era with support from National Parks Service
A police officer and a civilian mental health clinician speak with a woman.
Co-responders aim to improve interactions, outcomes with campus community
Wednesday May 17, 2023
UF implemented a co-responder program into its campus police department to better assist those suffering from a mental health crisis or experiencing mental distress. UF is the first higher education institution in the country to implement this crisis intervention model. 
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Project SEARCH comes to College of Medicine
Friday May 12, 2023
UF, UF Health and community organizations launch high school transition program for neurodivergent students
A woman speaks to a crowd of graduates and their family.
Erin Jackson's Commencement Speech for Spring 2023
Friday May 5, 2023
UF engineering alumna Erin Jackson, a U.S. Olympic gold medalist speedskater, served as the Spring 2023 university-wide commencement speaker in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Graduates walking into the University of Florida's football stadium.
Graduate Highlight: Two first-generation college graduates look to the future
Friday May 5, 2023
More than 10,500 students are graduating from the University of Florida this spring. Among these graduates are two Machen Florida Opportunity Scholarship recipients who have big plans following graduation. 
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A Gator nursing legacy: Graduate follows in parents’ footsteps
Friday May 5, 2023
To the Bertulfo family, which spans two generations and soon-to-be three Gator grads, the UF College of Nursing is a second home. Jillian Bertulfo will be graduating with a Bachelor of Nursing Spring 2023, 30 years after her parents did. 
Dr. Leslie A. Parker gives a speech at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
Leslie A. Parker's speech for the Spring 2023 doctoral commencement
Thursday May 4, 2023
Speech by Leslie A. Parker to graduating doctoral students at the UF Doctoral Commencement Ceremony in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Thursday, May 4.
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UF partners on NSF-funded National Artificial Intelligence Research Institute focused on STEM learning
Thursday May 4, 2023
The National Science Foundation announced today that it has selected a team of scientists from the University of Florida and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to lead a $20 million institute to advance artificial intelligence to promote STEM education.
UF hosts AI and ethics panel
Thursday May 4, 2023
The University of Florida hosted a panel on ethics in artificial intelligence on Tuesday, May 2, with faculty members exploring the important role of ethics as scientists race toward increasingly sophisticated AI technologies.
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Gator grad economist breaks barriers, has a bright future ahead
Wednesday May 3, 2023
This week, Brianna Alderman will graduate with honors from the University of Florida with a triple major bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics and mathematics. She knows her experience at UF will help guide her as she pursues her Ph.D. in economics at Harvard University in the fall.
Florida remains #1 for Higher Education in U.S. News and World Report rankings for the Seventh Year
Wednesday May 3, 2023
U.S. News & World Report has once again named Florida the top state in the country for higher education. Florida’s higher education system has held the top ranking since the inception of the rankings in 2017. This achievement can be credited to the collective commitment of our elected leaders, the Board of Governors, and the state universities to student success and affordability.
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A UF professor emeritus of medicine and an engineering alumna elected for Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
Monday May 1, 2023
A University of Florida ophthalmology professor emeritus who has led a decades-long effort to reverse genetic forms of vision loss and an engineering alumna who is a pioneer in the semiconductor polishing industry are among 10 new members of the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame announced today.
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Graduate Highlight: How a UF student went from a classical performer to speech-language pathologist
Monday May 1, 2023
Loïc Adjevi-Neglokpe never would have imagined a Google search on the mechanisms of voice was going to change his career trajectory and propel him into the profession of speech-language pathology.
A young woman holds a phone near a contactless payment reader at the UF Bookstore.
Gator ONE goes digital: UF rolls out mobile credentials
Thursday April 27, 2023
The University of Florida will shift away from physical ID cards to mobile credentials and offer contactless technology, allowing for faster and more convenient transactions. 
Graduates from the University of Florida celebrate in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
More than 10,500 graduates to celebrate UF's spring 2023 commencement
Wednesday April 26, 2023
UF's university-wide commencement ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 5. This ceremony is at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium from 7 to 9 p.m. Individual college ceremonies begin May 3 and conclude May 8. 
UF professor elected to the Academy of Arts and Sciences
Wednesday April 19, 2023
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences has elected Vasudha Narayanan, a distinguished professor in the Department of Religion at the University of Florida, as a new member.
A group of students dressed up in front of a haunted house.
Halloween in April: UF students put on a haunted house
Wednesday April 19, 2023
Swamp Haunters is one of the Gator Theme Park Engineering & Design Club teams, and their student-ran, full scale haunted house gave frights from April 13-15.
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UF Research Foundation names 2023 Professors
Wednesday April 19, 2023
The University of Florida Research Foundation has named 34 of the university’s most productive and promising faculty members as UFRF Professors for 2023.
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From a small town in China, engineer helps lead UF/IFAS AI programs to new heights
Wednesday April 12, 2023
Changying "Charlie" Li, a new UF/IFAS professor of agriculture and biological engineering, is taking on an administrative role as Artificial Intelligence, or AI, administrative coordinator
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UF senior vice president and chief financial officer Chris Cowen departs for Cornell University
Wednesday April 12, 2023
After serving three years as the University of Florida’s senior vice president and chief financial officer, Chris Cowen will step down to accept a similar role at Cornell University beginning July 1.
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UF's Inner Road to close for construction
Thursday April 6, 2023
The closure will allow for the replacement of aging underground utilities that support neighboring campus facilities, such as Broward and Newell Halls.
Two students sit in chairs with books.
How UF's student center can improve long-term outcomes
Wednesday April 5, 2023
University of Florida’s Center for Undergraduate Research teaches students about scholarship, studies and professionalism.
A drumline of snares play in the rain.
From Florida to Ireland: Gator Band's historic trip
Monday April 3, 2023
The University of Florida Fightin’ Gator Marching Band performed at three events across Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day: a parade in Cork, an international band competition in Limerick and a concert in Dublin.
UF professor awarded Fannie Lou Hamer Outstanding Community Service award
Thursday March 30, 2023
UF professor of political science Sharon Austin was recently awarded the Fannie Lou Hamer Outstanding Community Service Award at the National Conference of Black Political Scientists meeting.
A researcher is illuminated by purple grow lights as she looks at plants growing in lunar soil.
Celebrating Women’s History Month: A UF researcher alters the future of space exploration
Thursday March 30, 2023
UF Research Professor Anna-Lisa Paul, Ph.D., always knew she wanted to be a scientist, but she never imagined she'd be the first woman to grow plants in lunar soil.
University of Florida’s Pamela Soltis Named 2023 SEC Professor of the Year
Wednesday March 29, 2023
Dr. Pamela Soltis, a distinguished professor and curator at the Florida Museum of Natural History, has been named the 2023 Southeastern Conference Professor of the Year.
A shot of the century tower at UF.
“It’s Great to be a Florida Gator:” Welcoming the UF Class of 2027
Monday March 27, 2023
The University of Florida has officially welcomed the Class of 2027. Hear from some of the newest members of the Gator Nation.
UF professor joins the AAAS Board
Friday March 17, 2023
Members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, elected UF professor Vassiliki Betty Smocovitis, Ph.D., to the AAAS Board of Directors.
A student sitting at a desk with a laptop.
Five big ways UF is benefiting Florida
Thursday March 16, 2023
The University of Florida, the flagship university of the nation’s third-most-populous state, is committed to leading and serving the state of Florida. UF has more than 150 mission-focused units statewide and a presence in all of Florida’s 67 counties. 
A female faculty member standing in a lab wearing a colorful shirt.
Celebrating Women’s History Month: UF researcher paving the way for Latinas in STEM
Wednesday March 15, 2023
Ana Maria Porras is an accomplished professor and researcher at the University of Florida. She heads the Tissue-Microbe Interactions lab in the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering within the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. 
Search committee announced for new UF provost
Friday March 10, 2023
University of Florida President Ben Sasse has appointed a committee to conduct a national search for the university’s next provost.
UF Dean Laura A. Rosenbury elected ninth president of Barnard College
Thursday March 9, 2023
The Board of Trustees at Barnard College has enthusiastically elected Laura A. Rosenbury, currently the Dean at University of Florida Levin College of Law, to assume the role of president of Barnard College, effective July 1, 2023.
A professor mentors a student.
Celebrating Women's History Month: How a UF alumna turned faculty is making a difference
Thursday March 2, 2023
For Assistant Professor Jeremy Waisome, Ph.D., mentorship helped her pull through her graduate school journey. 
Olympic gold medalist Erin Jackson waving on an ice rink.
UF President Ben Sasse announces Olympic gold medalist and UF alumna as spring commencement speaker
Wednesday March 1, 2023
Erin Jackson — a U.S. Olympic gold medalist speedskater, Florida native and University of Florida engineering alumna — will share her story at UF's university-wide commencement address on May 5, 2023.
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Feeling uncomfortable in a potentially dangerous situation? The UsafeUS app can help put the power back into your hands.
Tuesday February 28, 2023
The University of Florida is partnering with Alachua County on a tool to reinforce a safe and secure campus environment and to educate members of the campus community on consent as well as how to report incidents of sexual assault, relationship violence or stalking. 
UF statement on pause of West Palm Beach campus
Tuesday February 28, 2023
Following inquiries about the status of the University of Florida's exploration of a possible graduate campus in West Palm Beach, the University of Florida issued the following statement.
UF Online’s RN to BSN program adds fall enrollment
Monday February 27, 2023
To meet increased demand, UF Online is adding a fall start date for the RN to BSN program.
UF Advancement VP Tom Mitchell
UF Advancement VP Tom Mitchell transitioning to Senior Adviser role
Friday February 24, 2023
After more than 12 years leading the University of Florida’s highly successful philanthropic enterprise, Tom Mitchell, vice president for advancement, will transition to a role as senior adviser to the president.
A couple kissing in wedding attire in The Swamp at the University of Florida.
There's no love like Gator Love
Tuesday February 14, 2023
A collection of stories of how Gators met their Valentine here at the University of Florida. 
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Gainesville awarded $8 Million USDOT grant to redesign University Avenue
Monday February 13, 2023
Within years, slower traffic, narrowed lanes, landscaped medians and raised crosswalks will make the corridor safer for neighbors in the nearby residential districts, the lively downtown area and by the University of Florida campus.
A group of student volunteers for Martin Luther King Day of service.
Celebrating Black History Month: Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy lives on through students' volunteer work
Monday February 13, 2023
The MLK Day of Service, hosted by Division of Student Life’s Brown Center for Leadership & Service, took place on Jan. 14 and was a part of the wider celebration. The day of service allowed 300 students to pour back into the greater Gainesville community.
An image of century tower at UF.
UF named Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students
Friday February 10, 2023
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs named the University of Florida a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students for the first time in 10 years.
A newspaper clipping of a man on signing day with two men looking over his shoulder.
Celebrating Black History Month: The unstoppable Benny Vaughn
Friday February 10, 2023
This Gator is hailed as the Father of Sports Massage. Growing up Black in the Jim Crow South prepared him to be the leader and innovator he is today, he says.
UF President Ben Sasse speaks at a podium.
City of Jacksonville and University of Florida to explore possible new graduate campus
Tuesday February 7, 2023
University of Florida and city leaders today committed to a partnership to explore creating a new graduate campus in Jacksonville focused on the introduction of innovative programs in medicine, business and engineering.
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UF Online announces partnership with Major League Soccer Players Association
Tuesday February 7, 2023
UF Online, the University of Florida’s top-ranked online bachelor’s degree program, and Major League Soccer Players Association (MLSPA) announced an education partnership to support soccer players in the United States and Canada today.
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UF ranks 2nd among public universities for students’ economic return
Friday February 3, 2023
For the second consecutive year, UF ranked No. 2 in the country among public universities and No. 4 among publics and privates for the economic return students get from attending college and leading students to greater financial security, according to Degree Choices Best College Rankings.
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Celebrating Black History Month: Old Mount Carmel awarded $200,000 grant from African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
Friday February 3, 2023
Federal funding helps a Gainesville church and UF's Historic Preservation Program work to rehabilitate a local landmark
A photo of a woman in 1962 in a newspaper clipping.
Celebrating Black History Month: The story of a UF integration pioneer
Thursday February 2, 2023
UF looks back on one of its first Black undergraduate students, Johncyna Williams McRae. Williams McRae was one of the original seven Black students to integrate undergraduate studies in 1962. 
A female faculty member standing in a red and purple color block dress.
American Association for the Advancement of Science honors 19 UF faculty as Lifetime Fellows
Tuesday January 31, 2023
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, has elected 19 faculty from the University of Florida to its newest class, breaking previous records for the number of faculty awarded in a single year. 
A woman is doing a Gator chomp while in a black jumpsuit with red laser dots all over her body.
How UF developed a model for AI across the curriculum
Monday January 30, 2023
Artificial intelligence has lurked behind the scenes in technologies people use every day, but UF is integrating AI into curriculum across disciplines to make it a core competency for students.
A headshot of UF Provost Joseph Glover in a suit with a gray background.
UF Provost Joe Glover announces transition
Friday January 27, 2023
Following a UF-record 15 years as provost, Joe Glover has decided to relinquish that position at the end of July.
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UF achieves No. 1 ranking for online bachelor’s degree programs
Tuesday January 24, 2023
For the second year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked UF as the top institution in the country to offer an online bachelor’s degree, as well as the country’s No. 1 university for veterans and active-duty service members to earn an online bachelor’s degree.
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UF's Go Greater campaign creates 4.6 billion+ opportunities
Thursday January 19, 2023
UF’s record-setting Go Greater campaign topped $4.6 billion when it concluded on Dec. 31, 2022, making it one of the most successful campaigns in all of academia, the university announced this week.
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UF enhancements make for a brighter, safer campus
Tuesday January 17, 2023
UF recently completed a series of security enhancements to the campus, which include the addition of surveillance cameras, as part of the institution’s commitment to making the areas on and surrounding campus safe for all.
UF SNAP by Spare app replaces TapRide
Thursday January 12, 2023
Upon SNAP’s return to service for the Spring 2023 semester, the TapRide app was replaced permanently with the new UF SNAP by Spare app.
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Indefinite partial closure of Library West due to water line break
Friday January 6, 2023
Sections of the University of Florida Humanities and Social Sciences Library will be closed when the spring semester resumes as crews work to repair damage caused by a burst water line that froze during the holiday break.
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University of Florida names Chris Emmanuel as director of government relations
Friday January 6, 2023
The University of Florida has appointed Chris Emmanuel as its new director of Government Relations.
Preparing UF’s administrative information systems to meet future needs
Wednesday January 4, 2023
UF is launching an effort to replace its current myUFL system, run on Oracle’s PeopleSoft application, with a new, more capable, and streamlined central information system that will better serve faculty and staff in their diverse work.
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UF Provost Joe Glover featured on The AI Podcast
Wednesday January 4, 2023
University of Florida Provost Joe Glover recently sat down with NVIDIA’s AI Podcast host Noah Kravitz to discuss the university’s efforts to build the first AI University in the country.
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The Gator Nation can have it all
Tuesday December 20, 2022
Thirty performers sang and dance as a surprise to the UF graduates at the Fall 2022 commencement ceremonies. To celebrate President Fuchs' last commencement, Lecturer Andrew Cao with UF's School of Theatre and Dance choreographed this performance to Jason Mraz’s “Have It All.”
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The UF newsroom's favorite stories in 2022
Tuesday December 20, 2022
As 2022 winds down and UF prepares for a new semester and new year, writers in the UF newsroom selected a handful of their favorite—and some of the most popular—stories from across the UF campus over the last 12 months.
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Redefining who can be an astronaut
Saturday December 17, 2022
New graduate Eric Shear is on a mission to break barriers to space travel for people with disabilities
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UF President Kent Fuchs' final commencement speech, Fall 2022
Saturday December 17, 2022
UF President Kent Fuchs' final commencement speech on Dec. 17 for the Fall 2022 graduates. 
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Brian Ray's speech for the Fall 2022 doctoral commencement
Friday December 16, 2022
Speech by Brian Ray to graduating doctoral students at the UF Doctoral Commencement Ceremony in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Friday, Dec. 16.
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UF presents first annual Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards
Monday December 12, 2022
The Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards recognized individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions in strengthening relationships between the two entities. 
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More than 4,400 graduates to celebrate fall commencement
Friday December 9, 2022
More than 4,400 students are expected to graduate from UF this fall during the course of four commencement ceremonies held in the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Dec. 16-17.  
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UF to reinstate vehicle-restricted area on campus
Thursday December 8, 2022
Starting in January, the University of Florida will reinstate road restrictions that reduce vehicular traffic in the academic core of campus.
Two UF professors named National Academy of Inventors Fellows
Thursday December 8, 2022
Mark Tehranipoor and Rajiv Singh, University of Florida professors of engineering, have been elected to the National Academy of Inventors.
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Celebrating the Black experience: UF’s newest installation
Tuesday December 6, 2022
UF unveiled a new African American storytelling wall in the Reitz Union Auditorium, paying tribute to the contributions and experiences of the university’s Black community. 
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University Avenue roadway improvements address pedestrian safety
Sunday December 4, 2022
A new series of pedestrian safety initiatives are part of a continued commitment by the University of Florida and its partners to improve the safety of the campus community.
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A joyful legacy
Thursday December 1, 2022
UF President Kent Fuchs will retire at the start of 2023, capping an eight-year tenure characterized by unprecedented growth and progress and his commitment to spreading aspiration and joy across the UF community.
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UF community invited for Holiday Gator lighting celebration
Monday November 21, 2022
Students, faculty, staff, families and friends are invited to the “Lighting of the Holiday Gator” starting at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 on the lawn of the University Auditorium near the corner of Newell Drive and Union Road.
UFPD arrests man who vandalized Institute of Black Culture sign
Thursday November 17, 2022
The University of Florida Police Department arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the vandalization of a sign at the Institute of Black Culture.
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15 Takeaways from UF AI Days
Wednesday November 16, 2022
UF’s inaugural AI Days showcased how UF is building an AI university and included competitions designed to bring students’ ideas to life with more than $50,000 in prizes. Discover some key highlights from the two-day event.
NFL partners with UF to measure on-field head impacts using novel mouthguard sensors
Tuesday November 15, 2022
The NFL announced that UF has joined its program to collect data from on-field head impacts – through novel mouthguard sensors – to inform injury reduction efforts at the professional and collegiate level.
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What does it mean to be a first-generation student at UF?
Wednesday November 9, 2022
UF honored its first-generation students with a picnic on the Reitz North Lawn this week in conjunction with National First Generation Day. 
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A conversation with President-elect Sasse
Thursday November 3, 2022
University of Florida President-elect Ben Sasse and Board of Trustees Chair Mori Hosseini sit down for an interview with Nicci Brown, UF's interim assistant vice president for marketing.
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Board of Trustees selects Dr. Ben Sasse as the University of Florida’s 13th president
Tuesday November 1, 2022
The Board of Trustees of the University of Florida has selected U.S. Sen. Dr. Ben Sasse as the university's next president.
Advisory for Nov. 1 Board of Trustees meeting
Monday October 31, 2022
On November 1 at 10 a.m., the University of Florida Board of Trustees will meet to consider the selection of Dr. Ben Sasse as UF’s 13th president. Members of the public may view the discussion via live stream or at Emerson Alumni Hall, where limited seating will be available until full.
UF Board of Trustees to consider selection of Ben Sasse for UF’s 13th president
Thursday October 27, 2022
UF Board of Trustees meeting to consider the selection of Ben Sasse for UF's 13th president. 
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UF recognized for 'Excellence in Diversity'
Friday October 21, 2022
UF received its first institution-wide diversity and inclusion accolade from the Insight into Diversity magazine: The 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
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UF's Go Greater campaign tops $4.5 billion
Friday October 14, 2022
Eight-year campaign surpasses original goal, among the most successful ever in public higher education history
Florida Fresh Dining introduces new food concepts, new technology and mobile ordering at UF
Thursday October 13, 2022
Florida Fresh Dining is looking to introduce free-standing ordering kiosks and expand its mobile ordering app to increase speed-of-service.
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Wertheim Foundation provides lead gift of $100 million to UF Scripps
Wednesday October 12, 2022
The largest individual gift in UF history will name the Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology and launch a $1 billion public-private partnership that will drive the future of biomedical research and innovation.
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UF celebrates Day of Gratitude Oct. 12
Monday October 10, 2022
The University of Florida will celebrate a Day of Gratitude Wednesday, Oct. 12, recognizing the challenges overcome by students, faculty and staff during the pandemic and celebrating an aspirational and optimistic future.
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UF celebrates AI Month, prepares for inaugural AI Days on Oct. 26-28
Thursday October 6, 2022
As the latest milestone in UF’s push to build the country’s first artificial intelligence university, the UF community is celebrating and learning about all things AI during the month of October.
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Search committee unanimously recommends United States Senator Dr. Ben Sasse as sole finalist for University of Florida’s 13th president
Thursday October 6, 2022
The UF Presidential Search Committee has unanimously recommended United States Senator Dr. Ben Sasse as the sole finalist for consideration by its Board of Trustees who will select the 13th president of the University of Florida.
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Behind the scenes: How the UF marching band takes the field
Wednesday October 5, 2022
Take an inside look at this process of how the marching band takes the field and is preparing for its overseas performances. 
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It’s UF Homecoming week. Here’s how to celebrate.
Tuesday October 4, 2022
The University of Florida Homecoming & Gator Growl will take place Friday at the Exactech Arena Stephen C. O’Connell Center with doors opening at 6 p.m. Flo Rida will headline this year’s Gator Growl with Danny Wuerffel hosting.
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UF College of Design, Construction and Planning to break ground on Bruno E. and Maritza F. Ramos Collaboratory Thursday
Monday October 3, 2022
UF's College of Design, Construction and Planning will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the 50,000-square foot Bruno E. and Maritza F. Ramos Collaboratory on Thursday, Oct. 6, at noon. The Ramos Collaboratory brings generational change to UF and will position the College, its faculty, staff and students for success over the next 100 years.
In October, UF will recognize National Disability Employment Awareness and Disability Pride months
Monday October 3, 2022
There are more than 6,000 students supported by the Disability Resource Center at UF, which will lead the celebration in October of Disability Employment Awareness Month and Disability Pride Month – which traditionally takes place in July but is being recognized now since students are back on campus.
University of Florida to resume normal operations
Friday September 30, 2022
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.
Hurricane Ian – Final Update – 9/30/2022
Friday September 30, 2022
University of Florida officials are monitoring Hurricane Ian. Here is what we know today. 
Hurricane Ian – Update 11 – 9/29/2022
Thursday September 29, 2022
University of Florida officials continue monitoring Tropical Storm Ian. Here is what we know today.
Hurricane Ian – Update 10 – 9/29/2022
Thursday September 29, 2022
University of Florida officials continue monitoring Hurricane Ian. Here is what we know today.
Hurricane Ian – Update 12 – 9/29/2022
Thursday September 29, 2022
University of Florida officials continue monitoring Tropical Storm Ian. Here is what we know today.
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UF campus services and events updates
Wednesday September 28, 2022
This page, which will be updated regularly, contains a list of campus operations that have been impacted by Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian – Update 7 – 9/28/2022
Wednesday September 28, 2022
University of Florida officials continue monitoring Hurricane Ian. Here is what we know today.
Hurricane Ian - 9/28/2022 - Update 8
Wednesday September 28, 2022
University of Florida officials continue monitoring Hurricane Ian. Here is what we know today.
Hurricane Ian – Update 9 – 9/28/2022
Wednesday September 28, 2022
University of Florida officials continue monitoring Hurricane Ian. Here is what we know today.
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Faculty accolades and achievements
Tuesday September 27, 2022
This column, updated regularly, highlights a selection of recent awards, grants, recognitions and other successes of faculty at the University of Florida.
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UF Campus Operations Closure
Tuesday September 27, 2022
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.
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Commonly asked questions regarding UF campus closure
Tuesday September 27, 2022
An FAQ list of questions concerning Hurricane Ian. 
Hurricane Ian - Update 6 - 9/27/2022
Tuesday September 27, 2022
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. 
UF classes canceled Wednesday through Friday due to Hurricane Ian
Monday September 26, 2022
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.
Hurricane Ian - UF Update 4 - 9/24/2022
Monday September 26, 2022
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.
Hurricane Ian - UF Update 5 - 9/26/2022
Monday September 26, 2022
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. 
Media Advisory: UF classes due to Hurricane Ian
Monday September 26, 2022
The University of Florida will cancel classes and all academic and student-related activities, including online classes, Wednesday, Sept. 27 through Friday, Sept. 29.
Op-ed: Here's why Florida should provide broadband leadership
Friday September 23, 2022
While we are helping more first-generation and low-income students attend UF, we also are ensuring they leave with a degree.
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UF Alert System designed to keep community informed, safe
Thursday September 22, 2022
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.
UF recognized for diversity and inclusion work
Wednesday September 21, 2022
Insight Into Diversity Magazine has named the University of Florida as a recipient of the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award. 
UF bat colony relocates to newest house
Wednesday September 21, 2022
In late August, bats began to move into UF’s roomiest bat barn, which had remained devoid of bats since its construction in 2017.
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How a new award is celebrating campus and community relations
Tuesday September 20, 2022
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.
Op-ed: UF offers a life-changing opportunity to all students
Tuesday September 20, 2022
While we are helping more first-generation and low-income students attend UF, we also are ensuring they leave with a degree.
Faculty accolades and achievements
Tuesday September 20, 2022
This column, updated regularly, highlights a selection of recent awards, grants, recognitions and other successes of faculty at the University of Florida.
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Celebrating Postdocs: Here’s how they’re shaping the future
Monday September 19, 2022
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. 
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Campus-wide charity campaign is helping Gators help others
Monday September 19, 2022
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.
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Peter Swaan named dean of the UF College of Pharmacy
Thursday September 15, 2022
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.
Repeat performance: UF again ranked No. 5 among public universities by U.S. News & World Report
Monday September 12, 2022
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.
Faculty accolades and achievements
Thursday September 1, 2022
This column, updated regularly, highlights a selection of recent awards, grants, recognitions and other successes of faculty at the University of Florida.
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How members of the UF community represent the Core Values
Monday August 29, 2022
Excellence, discovery and innovation, inclusion, freedom and civility, community, and stewardship are the six central values of this week chosen by UF stakeholders to ensure they reflect the diverse UF community.
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UF is perfecting the next generation of pedestrian safety tech
Monday August 29, 2022
Over the next year, the University of Florida campus will transform into one of the world’s leading test sites for pedestrian safety.
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How UF partnerships are helping make campus safer
Thursday August 25, 2022
Safe pedestrian and driving behaviors were the focus of a campaign that kicked off the first day of classes at UF. The Office of Business Affairs has created a website with a map that features all road closures and construction on campus. 
State of the University: Mori Hosseini
Thursday August 25, 2022
Mori Hosseini's speech from the State of the University.
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Welcome to your new home!
Monday August 22, 2022
During this year’s three day move-in event, which began Thursday and ended Saturday, more than 7,800 students made UF’s campus residence halls their new home.
Media Advisory: FDOT, UF to address pedestrian-traffic safety
Monday August 22, 2022
The University of Florida and the Florida Department of Transportation are partnering to educate, address and correct both pedestrian and driver behavior through a high-visibility enforcement campaign. 
The ultimate campus move-in challenge: Rehoming UF’s iconic bat colony
Thursday August 11, 2022
The University of Florida faces the unique challenge of relocating hundreds of thousands of campus residents--its beloved bat colony--while the oldest bat house is reconstructed.
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Adegbola Adesogan's speech for Summer 2022 commencement ceremonies
Monday August 8, 2022
The faculty speaker at all three ceremonies is Adegbola Adesogan, professor of ruminant nutrition and the director of the Food Systems Institute and the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Livestock Systems in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
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UF/IFAS research and education center dorms named for professor, alumna
Wednesday August 3, 2022
UF has announced that a new dormitory for graduate students and visiting scholars at the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead, Florida, will be named in honor of UF professor emerita and alumna Pauline O. Lawrence. This will be the first UF building named after a Black person.
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Graduate Highlight: Earning U.S. citizenship and UF degree in same week, UF graduate looks toward the future
Wednesday August 3, 2022
On Friday, the soon-to-be UF graduate became a citizen of the United States. This Saturday, she will walk across the stage earning a dual degree in biology and political science and marking a major milestone.
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UF 2nd among public universities for students’ economic return
Wednesday August 3, 2022
UF ranks No. 2 nationally among public universities and No. 4 among publics and privates for the economic return students get from attending college and leading students to greater financial security.
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More than 2,000 graduates to celebrate summer commencement
Monday August 1, 2022
More than 2,000 students are expected to graduate from UF this summer during the course of three commencement ceremonies held in the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center August 5-6.  
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UF to lead $7.5m NSF-funded project on protecting security of marginalized and vulnerable populations
Monday August 1, 2022
Using a $7.5 million grant from the NSF, UF engineers are leading a new effort to understand how groups like the poor, children and the elderly, and the disabled are marginalized by current technologies like smartphones and video conferencing and how current and future technologies can be designed to be more inclusive.
A man holds a book in each hand showing off the covers in a library.
A ‘colorful collection’: How UF is preserving pop culture
Friday July 29, 2022
The Popular Culture Collections in George A. Smathers Libraries has something for everyone including 15,000 comic books, the largest playbill collection in the southeast and an authentic Spider-Man suit.
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One credit AI course offered this fall
Wednesday July 27, 2022
Frontiers in AI is popular among students who want to get their feet wet in AI and explore whether to pursue it further. 
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UF Health Shands hospitals nationally ranked in 10 adult, pediatric medical specialties
Tuesday July 26, 2022
UF Health Shands Hospital once again has the most nationally recognized adult and pediatric specialties among Florida hospitals ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
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Dean Beth Virnig now leading Public Health and Health Professions
Thursday July 21, 2022
Leading researcher Beth Virnig takes over as the College of Public Health and Health Professions' sixth dean.
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University of Florida surpasses $1 billion in research spending for first time in 2022
Tuesday July 19, 2022
With $1.076 billion in research expenditures, UF faculty used this to develop treatments for diseases, new agricultural products, engineering solutions and countless other advancements.
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Virtual parking permits coming to UF
Thursday July 14, 2022
The new virtual parking registration system will replace the use of physical parking decals. Instead, the permit holder’s license plate will serve as the parking permit.
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Heather White named vice president for student life
Friday July 8, 2022
Dr. Heather White, dean of students and associate vice president for student life at the University of Florida, has been named UF’s next vice president for student life.
Record number of UF faculty earn National Science Foundation awards
Wednesday July 6, 2022
The National Science Foundation has recognized a record nine University of Florida faculty members from a wide variety of academic disciplines with 2022 Early Career Development Awards, one of its most prestigious honors. 
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Play-by-play veteran Kelley hired as 'Voice of the Gators'
Wednesday July 6, 2022
The University Athletic Association announced Wednesday that ESPN Radio play-by-play announcer Sean Kelley is the fresh "Voice of the Gators," replacing Mick Hubert.
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UF Health names chief diversity officer
Monday June 27, 2022
Lakesha Butler, Pharm.D., a professor of pharmacy practice and director of diversity, equity and inclusion at Southern Illinois University deeply trained in facilitating diversity-related discussion and policy change, has been named UF Health’s associate vice president for inclusion, diversity and health equity and chief diversity officer.
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UF celebrates 50th anniversary of the Pell Grant program
Thursday June 23, 2022
Fifty years after the inception of Pell Grants, the program continues to give outstanding students the opportunity to pursue their dreams. Here are just four of UF’s extraordinary Pell Grant recipients.
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Florida track and field teams take women's and men's national championship titles
Tuesday June 14, 2022
Florida swept the team titles, winning both the NCAA Men’s Outdoor Championship and the NCAA Women’s Outdoor Championship on back-to-back days.
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Three UF faculty elected to Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
Friday June 3, 2022
Chimay Anumba, Ph.D, Dr. Desmond Schatz, M.D., Almut Winterstein, Ph.D., were three of 15 new members elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida.
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National Science Foundation director visits UF
Thursday June 2, 2022
The director of the NSF, one of the country’s largest and most impactful federal research agencies, visited UF last week to discuss opportunities for university researchers as well as the agency’s priorities and vision.
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‘Bombs away!’ Local high school egg-speriments drop off Beaty Towers
Friday May 20, 2022
Gainesville High School physics students recently conducted an egg-drop science experiment off of the third tallest building in town, Beaty Towers East. Students were tasked with making a vessel that would keep an egg intact when launched from the 13-story building.
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UF construction enhances campus safety, walkability
Friday May 20, 2022
As UF advances a sweeping effort to modernize its campus and enhance pedestrian safety, two “gateway projects” are nearing completion that will make the campus entrances more pedestrian friendly and ultimately create approximately 86 acres of walkable, bicycle-friendly space.
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UF to hold vigil in honor of Buffalo victims
Thursday May 19, 2022
UF will hold a candlelight vigil today to mourn the lives lost in the mass shooting that tragically unfolded in Buffalo, New York. The vigil will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Century Tower. All are welcome to attend.
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Student wins national award for jazz recordings
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Derris Lee won the 45th Annual DownBeat Student Music Award for Outstanding Performances in the Best Jazz Soloist category at the undergraduate college level. 
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UF among nation’s best values for college students
Wednesday May 18, 2022
UF jumped eight spots from last year to land among Money magazine’s 2022 top 10 best colleges for students to get the best bang for their academic buck.
UF's Century Tower is lit in the blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
Ukrainian president to outline higher education vision
Monday May 16, 2022
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will speak and engage in a Q&A about how America’s leading research universities, including the University of Florida, and Ukrainian officials and educators can work together to help rebuild and transform his country’s decimated higher education sector.
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UF first among US public universities in tech transfer for economic return
Friday May 13, 2022
UF ranks first among public universities and second nationwide in a new study that evaluates which U.S. universities are best at moving new discoveries from the lab and into the real world through research commercialization and STEM graduates.
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UF ecologist elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Monday May 9, 2022
Robert D. Holt of the Department of Biology has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, joining the ranks of leading scientists recognized for their distinguished achievements in research.
UF veterinary students gain shelter medicine skills through clerkship
Monday May 9, 2022
A new collaboration between the College of Veterinary Medicine and Alachua County will have students gaining hands-on learning in the field of shelter medicine.
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Alumna wins national award for work promoting human-animal bond
Friday May 6, 2022
Dani McVety-Leinen won the 2022 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award, one of veterinary medicine's highest honors. She graduated in 2009 from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
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UF Scripps Biomedical Research names new chief financial officer
Thursday May 5, 2022
As the new chief financial officer for UF Scripps, James Lapple will provide strategic direction, guidance and oversight for the institute’s important mission of advancing scientific discovery and education for the betterment of human health.
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Why this businessman returned to UF for an online master’s — after almost 50 years
Monday May 2, 2022
Charles Roberson is the oldest graduate of the University of Florida’s Spring 2022 class. He received a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship from the Warrington College of Business at 79 years old.
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College of Nursing’s first African American graduate honored at pinning ceremony
Monday May 2, 2022
Evelyn Moore Mickle, the first African American nursing student to graduate from UF, was honored as the 2022 College of Nursing Alumnus of the Year at the college’s recent pinning ceremony.
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UF selects Chartwells Higher Education as its partner for campus dining
Monday May 2, 2022
The University of Florida announced it has chosen Chartwells Higher Education as the official food provider for campus dining, effective July 1.
Vobile locates in Gainesville Innovation District solidifying collaboration with the University of Florida
Friday April 29, 2022
Vobile, the worldwide leading Software-as-a-Service provider in digital content protection and monetization, recently announced the opening of a new R&D and Operations Center in Gainesville, Fla., home to more than 75,000 college students between the University of Florida and Santa Fe College.
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Rob Ferl receives NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal
Friday April 29, 2022
Rob Ferl, distinguished professor in the UF/IFAS horticultural sciences department and assistant vice president for UF research, has received one of NASA’s most prestigious honors, the Exceptional Public Service Medal.
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University of Florida Doctoral Ceremony Commencement Address
Thursday April 28, 2022
Joslyn Ahlgren commencement speech for Spring 2022 Commencement
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UF’s first Black Ph.D. graduate honored with Distinguished Alumnus Award
Thursday April 28, 2022
Ira C. Robinson Sr. was the first Black Ph.D. graduate from UF in 1966 with a degree in industrial pharmacy. He was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award at the university’s doctoral recognition ceremony on April 28.
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How UF helped this Gator grad find her ‘environment’ in journalism
Monday April 25, 2022
This UF student’s journey to become an environmental journalist was not simple. But her time at the University of Florida helped Marlowe Starling realize her envisioned career path was viable. She now hopes to tell stories from different countries all around the world.
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University-wide commencement time, speaker and more
Monday April 25, 2022
The UF spring university-wide commencement ceremony is scheduled for Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m. and is open to the public.
UF spring 2022 commencement scheduled for Friday
Monday April 25, 2022
UF's university-wide commencement ceremony is scheduled for Friday, April 29. This ceremony is at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium from 7 to 9 p.m. 
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Dean elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
Tuesday April 19, 2022
The dean of the College of Design, Construction and Planning at the University of Florida, Chimay Anumba, was elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida. 
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New College of Public Health and Health Professions dean named
Tuesday April 19, 2022
Beth Virnig, Ph.D., M.P.H., has been named dean of the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions, the sixth in the college’s 64-year history.
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UF Presidential Search Committee announcement update
Friday April 15, 2022
The individuals who will serve as advisors to the University of Florida Presidential Search Committee Chair and the UF Board of Trustees Chair throughout the search process have been announced.
Safety Yard
Safety Yard Officially Opens at UF TREEO Center
Wednesday April 13, 2022
The brand-new Safety Yard at the University of Florida TREEO Center has officially opened. With hands-on experience, the facility will simulate real-time situations when it comes to power tools, personal protective equipment, and safety.
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All Rhodes lead to Oxford
Tuesday April 5, 2022
University of Florida senior Aimee Clesi will be attending the University of Oxford this fall after her summer graduation. 
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Wayne Archer to retire from the UF Warrington College of Business
Monday April 4, 2022
Over the course of 50 years, Wayne Archer became a mainstay of the faculty at the UF Warrington College of Business, making a significant impact on students, academic research and industry.
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U.S. News & World Report recognizes UF graduate programs
Tuesday March 29, 2022
U.S. News & World Report recognized dozens of UF graduate programs as among the best in the country, continuing the university’s strong showing after a banner year in the rankings and celebrating the university’s excellence in teaching and research across individual colleges.
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Goldwater streak continues with 2022 scholar
Monday March 28, 2022
The University of Florida Honors Program is thrilled to announce that Emily Pallack has been named a recipient of the 2022 Goldwater Scholarship.
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How Florida’s professors are using UF’s supercomputer to address society’s pressing issues and more
Monday March 28, 2022
The University of Florida Information Technology Research Computing hosted its Spring 2022 HiPerGator Symposium.
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Florida celebrates Women’s History Month
Wednesday March 23, 2022
The University of Florida is celebrating the extraordinary women who have been a part of the fabric of this institution during its journey to becoming one of the nation’s top public universities.
UF historian Carl Van Ness to retire after nearly 40 years of Gator storytelling
Monday March 21, 2022
Carl Van Ness may have been the only fifth-grader ever summoned to the principal’s office for spending too much time in the library. Spurning the traditional boys’ afterschool role of safety patrol officer, he instead rooted himself among shelves of history books, much to the concern of the school librarian Ms. Cox.
UF trustees select SP&A Executive Search to lead national search for UF’s next president
Friday March 18, 2022
The University of Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to select executive search firm SP&A Executive Search to lead the nationwide search for UF’s next president.
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UF faculty committee finds no merit to allegations COVID-19 data was suppressed
Wednesday March 16, 2022
A formal investigation initiated by the University of Florida Office of the Vice President for Research and the Office of Compliance and Ethics has concluded there is no merit to allegations that state or university officials applied pressure to destroy or impede access to COVID-19 research data, or put barriers in place to impede the analysis or publication of that data.
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UF announces Artificial Intelligence Academic Initiative Center
Monday March 14, 2022
The new Artificial Intelligence Academic Initiative Center, led by Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives David Reed, will be the campus focal point for academic activity at the university related to AI and data science.
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Tim Tebow to serve as UF’s 2022 commencement speaker
Monday March 14, 2022
Former University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, who went on to play professional football and baseball and to be widely recognized for his philanthropy and motivational leadership, will serve as UF’s university-wide commencement speaker this spring in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
University of Florida Experts Weigh in on the War in Ukraine
Tuesday March 8, 2022
As the campus community watches and reacts to unfolding scenes of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a panel of UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences professors came together to try to make sense of it all, sharing their diverse expertise to provide clarity on the conflict.
Soltis named 2021-2022 Teacher/Scholar of the Year
Tuesday March 8, 2022
Pamela S. Soltis, a distinguished professor and curator at the Florida Museum of Natural History, has been selected as the 2021-2022 University of Florida Teacher/Scholar of the Year.
Academy of Golden Gators
Tuesday March 8, 2022
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — An entrepreneur, a former university trustee, a business developer and a family of legal professionals are the latest honorees in the University of Florida’s prestigious Academy of Golden Gators.
UF's Century Tower is lit in the blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
UF community responds to Ukraine invasion
Thursday March 3, 2022
The university is responding in solidarity and with support for its Ukrainian students and employees and other members of the UF community impacted by the unfolding events.
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UF Online announces partnership with Amazon’s Career Choice program
Thursday March 3, 2022
UF Online announced an education partnership with Amazon’s Career Choice program in which the company will fully cover tuition and fees for its Florida hourly employees that gain admissions to and enroll in one of UF’s 25 bachelor’s degrees via UF Online. 
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UF ranked fourth nationally for Fulbright U.S. Scholars
Thursday March 3, 2022
Seven UF scholars were awarded Fulbright awards for 2021-2022, ranking the university fourth among its peers, up from seventh last year.
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National Academy of Engineering selects Professor Michele Manuel for highest professional honor
Tuesday March 1, 2022
UF professor Michele Manuel, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, has been recognized for her research, implementation and teaching involving dissolving medical implants for surgery as well as self-healing metals and lightweight, high-performance alloys.
Lake Alice vegetation maintenance to be conducted over spring break
Monday February 28, 2022
Duke Energy will conduct routine vegetation management along Mowry Road near the Lake Alice Conservation Area the week of March 5-12 as part of its regular work to maintain its electrical transmission lines on the University of Florida campus.
Giving tops 26,000 contributions during UF’s annual 24-hour ‘Stand Up and Holler’
Monday February 21, 2022
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A school record 26,052 gifts from Gators across the globe were received by the University of Florida during its 24-hour “Stand Up and Holler: Gator Nation Giving Day” on Feb. 17. 
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Internationally acclaimed scientist to lead UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center
Thursday February 17, 2022
Samira Daroub, an internationally acclaimed soil and water scientist and professor, has been named director of the UF/IFAS Everglades Research & Education Center.
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Florida university presidents, High Tech Corridor CEO unveil commitment for the future
Thursday February 17, 2022
Leaders of the 23-county Florida High Tech Corridor today shared the stage at Synapse Summit 2022 where they celebrated a 25-year legacy of partnership and innovation and unveiled a commitment to “unleash the region’s expotential.”  
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A New Book Shows What African American Studies Made Possible at the University of Florida
Wednesday February 16, 2022
Over the course of five decades, the African American Studies Program at the University of Florida has been a beacon of scholarship, research and community for students. But the lessons drawn from its history, a new book contends, extend well beyond campus.
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A Gator that’s Gold: Erin Jackson makes history at Winter Games in Beijing
Monday February 14, 2022
Erin Jackson, who graduated from UF in 2015 with an honors degree in materials science and engineering, made Olympic history on Sunday at the Winter Games 2022 in Beijing.
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The story behind a 40-year-old love note on the UF campus
Monday February 7, 2022
Who is Cheryl? On the trail of a mystery of love and vandalism that has lasted nearly half a century.
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Grant helps UF researchers expand income opportunities for small-scale farmers in Africa
Monday February 7, 2022
Work is underway after the University of Florida received a recent grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to expand its research on livestock systems in Africa. The $1.3 million grant expands the Innovation Lab’s research engagement to Nigeria in addition to its 8 previous target countries.
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This Valentine’s Day, master the art of effective communication together
Friday February 4, 2022
Want to make sure you get Valentine’s Day right this year? You may want to skip the chocolate and flowers, according to a University of Florida relationship expert.
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UF research spending at record $960 million in 2021
Thursday February 3, 2022
University of Florida faculty conducted a record $960 million in research during fiscal year 2021, according to data submitted to the National Science Foundation last week.
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UF MBA sets new program highs in placement
Tuesday February 1, 2022
Students graduating from the UF MBA Full-Time program in May 2021 set new career placement records for the program.
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UF physicist honored with 2022 John Bardeen Prize for pioneering work in the field of superconductivity
Tuesday February 1, 2022
Distinguished Professor of Physics Peter Hirschfeld has been named a 2022 recipient of the prestigious John Bardeen Prize, sponsored by the University of Illinois. Hirschfeld was honored for his groundbreaking studies exploring the nature and potential of superconductivity.
University of Florida partners with Algorand Foundation to establish Blockchain Lab
Thursday January 27, 2022
The University of Florida Digital Worlds Institute at the College of the Arts is launching its Blockchain Lab, supported by the Algorand Foundation, to expand blockchain education for UF students and global users of Algorand technology.  
UF Expands Footprint to New York with New CJCxNYC Immersion Program
Thursday January 27, 2022
The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications today announced the expansion of its footprint to New York City with the launch of CJCxNYC, an immersion program for students that blends professional experiences with the city’s culture and energy.  
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American Association for the Advancement of Science honors UF faculty as Lifetime Fellows
Wednesday January 26, 2022
The American Association for the Advancement of Science the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, has elected seven faculty from the University of Florida to the newest class of AAAS Fellows, among the most distinct honors within the scientific community.
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U.S. News & World Report names University of Florida No. 1 in the country for online bachelor’s degrees
Tuesday January 25, 2022
UF Online, the University of Florida’s online bachelor’s degree program, is No. 1 in the nation, according to the latest rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report, recognizing UF’s excellence in delivering world-class educational opportunities across platforms.
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UF Alumna Erin Jackson on track to compete at 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing
Monday January 24, 2022
It is game on for Erin Jackson, a Gator alumna and long track speed skater, thanks to a true display of Olympic spirit.
Several people stand as a curtain is lifted revealing the new name of the Alachua County Courthouse as the Judge Stephan P . Mickle, Sr., Courthouse
Alachua County courthouse renamed after trailblazing judge, University of Florida alumnus Stephan Mickle
Friday January 14, 2022
More than 100 people gathered on Friday at the Alachua County Courthouse to celebrate the life and legacy of U.S. District Judge Stephan P. Mickle and to witness the renaming of the building in his honor. 
UF faculty works to uplift our community’s nonprofit frontline workers
Wednesday January 12, 2022
UF professor creates a transformative workshop series for GRACE Marketplace, a one-stop shelter and resource center for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.  
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Tidal energy proposal wins UF, IBM technology contest Florida Hacks with IBM
Thursday January 6, 2022
An all-female team was declared the winner on Thursday of the national technology contest, Florida Hacks with IBM, that called on participants to discover potential solutions to combat the effects of climate change. 
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UF President Kent Fuchs announces plans to transition from president to professor
Wednesday January 5, 2022
President Kent Fuchs announced in a video released today that he is planning for this to be his last year as president, capping a tenure in which the university has joined the ranks of the nation’s very best public universities.
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UF Mourns the Passing of Robert H. Grubbs, Nobel-Winning Alumnus
Tuesday December 21, 2021
Robert H. Grubbs, a chemist and Nobel laureate who earned two degrees from the University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at 79 years old. 
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President Fuchs Commencement Speech for Fall 2021
Monday December 20, 2021
President Kent Fuchs Commencement Speech for Fall 2021
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Remembering Mariel White
Saturday December 18, 2021
Mariel White was diagnosed with the incredibly rare Churg-Strauss/EGPA and had a series of strokes in her sophomore year in 2017. She died on Dec. 5, but her younger brother Weston, and her service dog, Lassie, crossed the stage at commencement in White’s place in recognition of her dream of graduating from UF.
Yesenia Arroyo laughs while wearing a graduation cap and gown on UF's campus.
Y'all Need Science! How one UF Online graduate connects with kids
Friday December 17, 2021
UF Online student Yesenia Arroyo carved out a space on Youtube with her fun, easy-to-folow science videos for kids. She is one of the nearly 4,000 graduates to walk at this weekend's commencement ceremony.
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Dave Reitze Commencement Speech For Fall 2021 Commencement
Friday December 17, 2021
Dave Reitze Commencement Speech For Fall 2021 Commencement 
A student wears a graduation cap and gown while sitting in a crowd of other graduates at commencement. She is wearing a surgical mask.
UF Fall commencement scheduled for Dec. 17 and 18
Monday December 13, 2021
Nearly 4,000 students are expected to receive their degrees during the Fall 2021 Commencement weekend in the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
UF among libraries among those to aid discoverability of middle grade and young adult books
Friday December 10, 2021
The University of Florida (UF) in partnership with Bates College in Maine and California State University, Fresno, were awarded $427,100 by the Institute of Museum and Library Services to enhance the discoverability of middle grade (MG) and young adult (YA) books featuring Black and Indigenous People and People of Color (BIPOC) characters.
University of Florida faculty, students donate lab equipment to elementary schools
Tuesday December 7, 2021
COVID-19 spurred hands-on labs an at-home environments. Monika Oli, master lecturer in the department, knew she had to find innovative ways for students to work with microscopes, cell slides and pipets even when her students’ homes became their classrooms.
A steel sculpture of an alligator is silhouetted against a bright blue Florida sky
Campus art gives community space to gather, celebrate
Thursday December 2, 2021
UF President Fuchs commissioned the steel holiday gator sculpture from metal artist and UF College of the Arts alumna Leslie Tharp in the fall of 2019 to joyously mark all campus had accomplished through the semester. Wednesday’s celebration will be the second since the statue was created, since last year’s festivities were cancelled due to the pandemic.
44th Civil Support Team and Gainesville Fire Rescue to conduct exercise at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Wednesday December 1, 2021
The 44th Civil Support Team and Gainesville Fire Rescue will participate in an exercise on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The exercise aims to test and improve the respondents’ preparedness during an emergency.
2021 UF Alert Drill to be Held Nov. 30
Monday November 29, 2021
GAINESVILLE, FL — The University of Florida will conduct a test of its UF Alert emergency notification system for the Gainesville, UF Health Shands, Lake Nona, and UF Health Jacksonville campuses on Tuesday, Nov. 30, during four different time periods.
A steel statue of an alligator is illuminated with orange and blue lights at night with a blue-illuminated Century Tower behind
UF community invited for Holiday Gator lighting celebration
Tuesday November 23, 2021
Students, faculty, staff, families and friends are invited to the “Lighting of the Holiday Gator” starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1 on the lawn of the University Auditorium near the corner of Newell Drive and Union Road.
Aimee Cles stands in front of a wall of jasmine flowers while wearing a blue blouse
UF student awarded prestigious Rhodes Scholarship
Tuesday November 23, 2021
Aimee Clesi is UF’s first Rhodes Scholar since 2000, and she is the first woman from UF to receive the honor. A first-generation college student, Clesi is a member of the UF Honors Program.
University of Florida affirms no external influence in faculty expert testimony decisions
Tuesday November 23, 2021
The University of Florida today submitted its response to an inquiry from its accrediting agency, affirming unequivocally that it was not subject to external influence when making decisions related to denying some faculty members’ requests to testify as expert witnesses in litigation in which their employer, the state of Florida, is a party.
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UF, Scripps Research green-light integration for Florida science powerhouse
Tuesday November 16, 2021
The University of Florida and California-based Scripps Research have signed a definitive agreement to welcome the Florida branch of the science powerhouse into the research arm of UF’s academic health center.
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When giving thanks, don’t forget yourself
Monday November 15, 2021
While it’s well documented that gratitude toward others can improve wellbeing, two University of Florida scientists find that gratitude toward your past self also has benefits.
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A university on the move: the University of Florida's campus transformation
Monday November 15, 2021
The University of Florida is embarking on its boldest infrastructure project in decades. The ambitious, $1.6 billion plan will bring UF’s campus shoulder-to-shoulder with top institutions around the country, and outlines how officials expect the university to grow and use its land in the coming decades.
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UF Human Resources Vice President Jodi Gentry announces retirement
Friday November 12, 2021
After 30 years at the university and five as the vice president for human resources, Jodi Gentry has decided to retire. UF officials anticipate a national search will be conducted to fill her role.
A collection of cards with American Flags printed on them with letters of thanks to students veterans at UF.
Shaped by unique life experiences, student veterans cultivate rich community at UF
Thursday November 11, 2021
Veterans at UF are often at different life stages than their peers after serving in the military. The Collegiate Veterans Society at UF helps military-affiliated students – including active-duty service members, veterans, spouses and dependents – find connections on campus.
Upcoming meetings of the University of Florida President’s Task Force on Outside Activities and Conflicts of Interest
Wednesday November 10, 2021
Details concerning the upcoming meetings of the University of Florida President’s Task Force on Outside Activities and Conflicts of Interest
Four students pose for a photo while wearing masks and their club shirts with the logo for the Gator chapter of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society
New student organization seeks to shed light on academic pathways for Indigenous students
Tuesday November 9, 2021
Gator AISES hosts cultural celebrations, historical presentations, panels with Indigenous scientists, community clean-ups and more. Their mission is partly founded on the idea that actions taken today will enrich the lives of the next seven generations, which is rooted in the traditions of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
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More than the sum of its parts: Signature program for first-generation students at UF turns 15
Monday November 8, 2021
“It’s not just scholarship support, it’s the connection and the community that a program like the MFOS program can provide,” said Dr. Leslie Pendleton, founding director of MFOS.
First meeting of the President’s Task Force on Outside Activities and Conflicts of Interest
Monday November 8, 2021
Details concerning the first meeting of the President’s Task Force on Outside Activities and Conflicts of Interest.
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UF names Marsha McGriff chief diversity officer and senior adviser to the president
Wednesday November 3, 2021
The University of Florida announced Wednesday that Marsha McGriff, Ph.D., had accepted the position of chief diversity officer and senior adviser to the president.
Associate professor of educational technology Maya Israel stands in front of two large project screens and gestures as she is explaining something to a person out of frame.
UF receives $5 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin to boost critical computer science education for teachers and students
Wednesday November 3, 2021
Maya Israel, associate professor of educational technology, will lead a team of researchers and teacher educators in building both a face-to-face and an online community of practice for teacher preparation and expanding computer science education across the state of Florida.
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To shift campus culture, Gatorwell opens bystander intervention training to all students
Monday October 25, 2021
The University of Florida has been training faculty, staff and student leaders through Green Dot, a violence prevention program, since summer 2019. Now, the opportunity is open to the entire student body in the form of a 90-minute virtual training designed for groups of 10 or more students at a time.
A group of people stand around the Disability Resource Center sign
Access at UF: Student calls for disability rights built a resilient community shaping the future
Monday October 25, 2021
Accessibility at UF has steadily taken shape over time, largely thanks to students with disabilities who have advocated for their places on campus. The changes they sparked have helped make the university a nationally recognized destination for access and built the foundation for disability advocacy at UF today.  
Pedro Sanchez poses for a photo while sitting behind a desk holding one of the books he authored.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage through the legacy of a 2021 Great Immigrant at UF/IFAS
Monday October 18, 2021
Pedro Sanchez celebrates and pays homage to his Hispanic heritage and cultural history each day by crediting the Latin roots he came from for the passion that inspired him to lead a life’s work dedicated to fighting food insecurity as a pioneer in the field of tropical soils.
A woman wearing a shirt with the Google logo on it presents at a career workshop to a large group of students.
As artificial intelligence reshapes work, UF's Career Connections Center prepares students to lead
Thursday October 14, 2021
Career experts at the University of Florida Career Connections Center are partnering with companies to identify how they’re using artificial intelligence, or AI, to ensure students have the skills they need to land a job of their choice after they graduate.
UF mascots Albert and Alberta ride in a red convertible thrown crowds of people wearing orange and blue.
Who makes homecoming happen at UF? Meet the students behind the traditions
Thursday October 7, 2021
Behind the celebrations, a force of more than 200 students orchestrates the events that draw thousands annually. As a result, Gator Growl and the parade are some of the nation’s largest student-run events of their kind.
A portrait of Titus O'Neil posing in a suit for a photo.
Titus O’Neil to host Gator Growl 2021
Wednesday October 6, 2021
UF Homecoming & Gator Growl is excited to announce Titus O’Neil as the host of Gator Growl 2021. The show will take place on Friday, October 8, with doors opening at 5:00 PM. Gunna will headline Gator Growl, featuring Neon Trees with comedian Daphnique Springs.
Diego Alvarado, an instructional assistant professor at the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida, poses for a picture.
Why this UF professor says everyone needs to understand AI
Wednesday October 6, 2021
Diego Alvarado believes it’s vital that society understands the role artificial intelligence plays in everything we do. It’s not because he envisions AI replacing humans in jobs. It’s because he, like many in his field, believes that workers will have to work in unison with AI in their jobs of the future.
Biomedical engineer Ana M. Porras and her crocheted microbes
This microbe-crocheting engineer makes the invisible adorable
Tuesday October 5, 2021
On biomedical engineer Ana Maria Porras’ Instagram, microbes that are typically invisible — and often unloved — are reimagined as cuddly, cute and crocheted.
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University of Florida receives top free speech rating
Thursday September 30, 2021
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.
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UF begins construction on state-of-the-art Student Health Care Center building
Wednesday September 22, 2021
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.  
Members of 1975-76 University of Florida women's teams got together for an All-Sports photo: Beverley Davis (golf), Andrea Polites (gymnastics), Kathy Klaeser (volleyball), Marlene Brice (slow-pitch softball) and Peggy Brookins (basketball). Florida kicks off its season-long celebration of 50 years of women's athletics this week.
50-Year Anniversary of Florida Women’s Athletics Starts This Weekend
Wednesday September 22, 2021
A season-long celebration of 50 years of Florida women’s athletics kicks off this weekend. 
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University of Florida honors integration pioneers with historical marker
Wednesday September 15, 2021
The University of Florida unveiled a historical marker honoring the integration pioneers who led the charge to desegregate the institution.
University of Florida Integration Pioneers Historical Marker Dedication
Tuesday September 14, 2021
Unveiling of Florida Integration Pioneers Historical Marker honoring the first African-American students to apply for admission to and attend UF.
UF’s largest career fair will put over 250 employers at students’ fingertips
Tuesday September 14, 2021
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. 
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UF/IFAS, FAMU win $1.4 million grant to teach AI to more diverse students
Tuesday September 14, 2021
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.
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U.S. News & World Report ranks University of Florida fifth among top public universities in its 2022 Best Colleges rankings
Monday September 13, 2021
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.
University of Florida to discuss U.S. News & World Report ranking
Friday September 10, 2021
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University of Florida and Florida Department of Transportation host traffic and pedestrian safety events on campus
Tuesday August 24, 2021
University of Florida President Kent Fuchs joined the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on Monday for the start of a three-week tabling effort at the corner of University Avenue and Buckman Drive aimed to raise awareness about pedestrian and traffic safety.  
Students walk along University of Florida campus
UF welcomes students for Fall
Monday August 23, 2021
The University of Florida campus is bustling once again, after more than a year since the pandemic forced the institution to switch to online learning and later a hybrid version of limited in-person courses and online.
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UF Libraries awarded additional funding to digitize and provide access to historic newspapers
Tuesday August 17, 2021
The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida received a grant award from the National Endowment for the Humanities to expand newspaper digitization efforts and continue participating in the National Digital Newspaper Program.
Gahan Endowed Professor of Entomology Jamie Ellis Gives His Speech at the Summer 2021 Commencement.
Gahan Endowed Professor of Entomology Jamie Ellis Commencement Speech For Summer 2021 Commencement
Monday August 9, 2021
Dr. Jamie Ellis is the Gahan Endowed Professor of Entomology in the Entomology and Nematology Department at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). Jamie is an internationally recognized expert on honey bee biology and management. 
A woman in commencement regalia and a face mask stands at her graduation ceremony.
UF summer commencement ceremonies scheduled for Aug. 6-7
Friday August 6, 2021
Nearly 3,000 people will receive degrees in the University of Florida’s summer commencement ceremonies, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, August 6 and 7, in the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
A picture of century tower with text superimposed stating UF has earned $861 M for research this year.
University of Florida faculty earn $861 million in research awards in fiscal year 2021
Wednesday August 4, 2021
University of Florida faculty earned $861 million in research funding in fiscal year 2021 – the second-highest amount ever – despite the ongoing challenges presented by the pandemic.
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For UF, another year of record-breaking generosity
Thursday July 29, 2021
The University of Florida raised an all-time record $562 million last fiscal year, as the university nears the end of its eight-year Go Greater campaign.
UF releases the Invitation to Negotiate for its food services program
Wednesday July 28, 2021
The University of Florida, through its office of Business Services, operating under the Division of Business Affairs, has released the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for its food services program.
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UF Health mourns passing of CEO, dean Dr. Leon Haley
Tuesday July 27, 2021
Leon L. Haley Jr., MD, MHSA, CPE, FACEP, CEO of UF Health Jacksonville and dean of the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 24, 2021. Haley, 56, was a strong, inspirational leader and beloved son, father, friend and colleague.
Emilia Sykes, this year’s Ohio House of Representative’s minority leader, stands in front of a lectern adorned with the Ohio Democrats' logo
A Gator goes to Columbus
Friday July 9, 2021
Emilia Sykes didn’t think she wanted to be a politician. A soul-searching answer to what she could do for her county (and neighbors) changed her mind.
students constructing a steel bridge with various large, steel elements
UF steel bridge and concrete canoe make history: Only civil program to win national championships twice
Friday July 9, 2021
The University of Florida’s Eckhoff Steel Bridge team and Concrete Canoe design team have won their respective national competitions. This is the second time in UF’s history that this has happened, the first time was in 2015. No other civil program has accomplished this feat.
Century Tower in morning light
UF College of the Arts welcomes ‘AI and the Arts’ faculty cohort to lead research, curriculum, creative practice and interdisciplinary exploration
Thursday July 8, 2021
After an international search process, the College of the Arts welcomes Heidi Boisvert, Tina Tallon, Fatimah Tuggar, and Amelia Winger-Bearskin to professorships in AI and the Arts this fall. The cohort represents a variety of artistic and creative disciplines, with each member appointed to a different school or institute within the college.
UF supercomputer No. 1 in U.S. for energy efficiency; No. 2 in U.S., No. 3 worldwide in higher ed
Tuesday June 29, 2021
UF's HiPerGator AI supercomputer has been named the one of the world's most powerful, ranking second among universities nationwide and third in higher education worldwide with a No. 22 ranking overall.
UF students pose for a picture on the first day of the Summer B semester. Picture by Wise Clairvoyant
Together at last
Monday June 28, 2021
Today, the University of Florida kicks off the Summer B semester, resuming fully in-person operations for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
A photo of the University of Florida gateway on University Avenue and 13th Street
A year after pledge, positive steps against racism continue across university
Friday June 25, 2021
Work has expanded and accelerated across the university’s colleges and units following a pledge last summer from President Kent Fuchs that UF would increase its focus on the Black experience, racism and inequity in the wake of a national outcry over the killing of George Floyd.
Jill Sonke poses for a photo while smiling
CDC appoints UF Center for Arts in Medicine director as senior adviser to COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force
Thursday June 17, 2021
Jill Sonke will serve the CDC for about two months to develop guidance for promoting vaccine education and confidence through health system connections to public engagement organizations, such as museums, arts centers, libraries, and other arts and cultural organizations. 
Century tower cast orange in the setting sun
UF earns high worldwide ranking for patents
Wednesday June 16, 2021
The University of Florida ranked among the top 15 schools in the world to be granted U.S. utility patents last year, according to a new report.
UF Health Shands Best Children's Hospitals badge
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is No. 1 in Florida, nationally ranked in eight medical specialties
Wednesday June 16, 2021
The University of Florida Health Shands Children’s Hospital is the No. 1 children’s hospital in Florida and stands among the nation’s elite pediatric hospitals in eight medical specialties including a first-ever top 10 ranking in cardiology and a historically high ranking for pulmonology.
Dana Zimmel poses for a photo while smiling
Dana Zimmel named dean of UF's College of Veterinary Medicine
Tuesday June 8, 2021
She has fulfilled this role on an interim basis since December 2019. A clinical professor in the college’s department of large animal clinical sciences in addition to her administrative role,  Zimmel is a proud alumna of the college.
A computer rendering of the new Northwest Gateway on the UF Campus showing an aerial view of a roundabout with a statue in the center
UF to begin two major projects to enhance campus gateways and pedestrian safety
Thursday June 3, 2021
In August 2021, UF will begin two picturesque gateway projects from the Landscape Master Plan that will enhance outdoor spaces and create a pedestrian-focused campus. The entrances will enhance outdoor spaces that will offer students, faculty, and staff opportunities to gather and collaborate as well as to sit, relax, and enjoy the scenic nature campus has to offer.
Phoebe Stubblefield examines something in her hands while she takes part in an excavation of Oaklawn Cemetery in Tulsa
100 years after the Tulsa Race Massacre, a UF researcher shares her search for truth
Friday May 28, 2021
This year marks the centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre, when a prosperous Black community saw hundreds of lives taken and their neighborhood destroyed by a white mob. UF forensic anthropologist Phoebe Stubblefield is working to uncover the truth of the tragic event, whose history has been suppressed over the decades.
A satellite image of a hurricane approaching Florida
Hurricane season is here. UF is ready to help
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Hurricane season officially starts June 1, but it’s never too early to prepare. Over the next six months, we must stay alert to news reports and be ready to face a tropical storm or hurricane in the state of Florida.
A portrait of Mary Parker edited for her to appear in front of Criser Hall where her new office will be
Mary G. Parker named vice president for enrollment management and associate provost
Monday May 24, 2021
Mary G. Parker, vice president of enrollment management at Kent State University, has been named the University of Florida's new vice president for enrollment management and associate provost.
A headshot of Ralph Turlington
Remembering Ralph Turlington
Saturday May 22, 2021
State Representative. Florida’s Speaker of the House. World War II and Korean War Veteran. Commissioner of Education. Professor of Business. Namesake of UF’s largest classroom building and the State Department of Education headquarters. Ralph Turlington (BSBA ’42) donned many titles during his lifetime that spanned 100 years and ended at his home in Durham, NC.
Michael Bowie poses for a portrait
UF veterinary college names longtime leader in diversity outreach to new assistant dean position
Sunday May 16, 2021
Michael Bowie, Ph.D., has been named assistant dean of diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. His appointment was effective May 1, 2021.
President Kent Fuchs
You have gone the distance — at a distance
Tuesday May 11, 2021
President Kent Fuchs draws on the life of alumnus Stephan Mickle and the words of Tom Petty in his commencement speech for 2021 and 2020 master’s and bachelor’s graduates.
President Kent Fuchs
Small steps, eureka moments and chocolate-covered peanuts
Thursday May 6, 2021
UF President Kent Fuchs’ speech for 2021 and 2020 doctoral graduates
Brothers Tyler and Jaylen Reinhart on Tyler's freshman year move-in day
Graduating one semester apart, brothers walk together at commencement
Tuesday May 4, 2021
When Jaylen Reinhart's graduation ceremony transitioned online last fall due to the pandemic, he participated, celebrated with his family, and refocused his excitement on his younger brother Tyler's upcoming graduation in the spring. With a hopeful ask and some paperwork, the brothers were able to walk together in the same ceremony this spring.  
A digital sign shows the words,
UF partners with city, state to improve pedestrian safety
Tuesday May 4, 2021
The University of Florida, the city of Gainesville and the Florida Department of Transportation continue to create a safer pedestrian and traffic environment on and around campus. Projects continue to be completed and will continue through the summer and into the fall.
A photo of Angel Bu in his graduation cap and robe
UF graduation stories: Angel Bu
Monday May 3, 2021
Angel Bu is a Spring 2021 graduate from the J. Clayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering. He came to UF from Miami, and after graduation will pursue a master's degree at MIT in mechanical engineering.
UF Innovate names Karl LaPan director of incubation services
Monday May 3, 2021
UF Innovate welcomes Karl R. LaPan as the incoming director of incubation services. He will join the team May 3 and work alongside current Director Mark S. Long, who will retire this summer. 
UF seeks to address sexual assault, harassment
Monday May 3, 2021
The University of Florida today announced plans to move toward a more proactive, preventive stance to address sexual assault and harassment as part of its ongoing efforts to improve the culture surrounding those issues.
A rendering of the cover of the book titled Big Little Breakthroughs that features UF's Innovation Academy
Innovation Academy featured in New York Bestselling Author, Josh Linkner’s new book Big Little Breakthroughs
Monday May 3, 2021
New York Times Bestselling Author, UF Alum and 2019 IA Keynote Speaker, Josh Linkner, has launched his new book titled Big Little Breakthroughs: How Small, Everyday Innovations Drive Oversized Results. University of Florida’s Innovation Academy is proud to celebrate this achievement, and is honored to be featured in the book.
Olga Weider, as the first female Assistant Vice President and University Controller at the University of Florida, poses for a photo
Olga N. Weider appointed as university assistant vice president and controller
Friday April 30, 2021
Olga Weider has been selected to serve the Finance and Accounting division as the first female Assistant Vice President and University Controller at the University of Florida.
President. Fuchs at UF commencement in April 2021
One president, 28 graduation speeches
Thursday April 29, 2021
When President Kent Fuchs committed to delivering UF's 2021 commencement addresses, he didn’t know he was signing up to give 28 speeches. But Fuchs says the 12-day sprint will be a joy — as long as his voice holds out.
Headshots of Rajiv Singh and Susann Keohane
UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering professor emeritus and alumna recognized by Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
Thursday April 29, 2021
A University of Florida professor emeritus in materials science and engineering who developed an innovative computer chip manufacturing process, and an alumnus in electrical and computer engineering who is a leader at IBM in the application of artificial intelligence to aging issues, are among the 2021 inductees to the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.
Rob Ferl poses for a photo
Distinguished Professor Rob Ferl to co-chair National Academies space research group
Wednesday April 28, 2021
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have appointed University of Florida Distinguished Professor Rob Ferl to co-chair a group tasked with mapping space-related biological and physical research for the next 10 years.
Dr. Hans van Oostrom carries UF's ceremonial mace during commencement.
UF Chief Marshal looks to first in-person commencements after a year
Tuesday April 27, 2021
Hans van Oostrom, Ph.D., serves as chief marshal at UF’s commencement ceremonies. In the coming week, he will be front and center, carrying the university’s ceremonial mace and among dozens of UF faculty and staff members who are helping organize the first in-person ceremonies since the pandemic struck. 
UF Graduate
UF celebrates graduates in person at commencement ceremonies
Tuesday April 27, 2021
The University of Florida will hold its first in-person commencement ceremonies since 2019.
A stock photo of a woman looking at a computer screen
UF offers AI certificate for undergraduates
Friday April 23, 2021
UF students from any major can now pursue a certificate that teaches them the basics of artificial intelligence, a field likely to uniquely position students for the future workforce.
UF professor, associate chair named as next Dean of The Graduate School
Thursday April 22, 2021
Nicole Stedman, professor and associate chair of the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences will succeed Henry “Hank” Frierson as dean of The Graduate School. 
Yolanda Cash Jackson poses for a photo in front of an art collection.
Don't afraid to be first: In a Q&A with alumna Yolanda Cash Jackson, the successful lawyer and lobbyist shares the lessons that have guided her life.
Wednesday April 21, 2021
Successful 30-year lobbyist Yolanda Cash Jackson (BSJ ’80, JD ’90) recently inspired UF law alumni to launch a scholarship drive. She hopes the effort will add more diversity to the legal profession.
Dr. Ruth Alexander, who spearheaded efforts to create women's athletics at UF, poses in front of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for a portrait.
Alexander's impact on women's athletics worth remembering
Wednesday April 21, 2021
Dr. Ruth Alexander, who spearheaded efforts to create women's athletics at UF, passed away on Tuesday in Gainesville. She received a Nike Lifetime Achievement Award in September 2020.
George Starke, Jr., the first African American student at UF, attends a class
Florida Legislature honors George Starke Jr.
Friday April 16, 2021
The Florida Legislature has recognized George Starke Jr., the first African-American student at University of Florida, for the important role he played in the desegregation of higher education institutions in Florida.
A portrait of Michael Lauzardo
Poking and Prodding
Tuesday April 13, 2021
From church pulpits and Zoom town halls to administering the vaccine in the Swamp, Dr. Mike Lauzardo is seemingly everywhere in his quest to contain COVID-19. Read his optimistic answer to the question on everyone’s mind: When will things return to normal?
Michael Gannon taken by photographer Jerry Uelsmann
UF libraries to host inaugural Michael Gannon Lecture featuring Jon Meacham
Friday April 9, 2021
The annual Michael Gannon Lecture commemorates the achievements and scholarship of Dr. Gannon, distinguished service professor, remembered at UF as an outstanding teacher and scholar, an advocate for fairness and academic integrity, and a nationally known writer on Florida history and World War II history.
Century tower cast orange in the setting sun
Online degrees at UF offer flexibility, authentic Gator Nation experience
Tuesday April 6, 2021
Interest in receiving an education online from the University of Florida has grown in recent years. The key to UF’s success with its online programs, officials say, is that they are no different in terms of quality and rigor as in-person classes.
Albert, the UF mascot, gets a vaccine at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
More than 5,000 flock to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on first day of major COVID-19 vaccination drive
Monday April 5, 2021
An audacious push to vaccinate 20,000 people in Alachua County a week for six weeks got off to a roaring start Monday when more than 5,200 University of Florida students and Alachua County residents received a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Jenna Gonzalez, interim director of the Disability Resource Center.
UF Disability Resource Center to hire full-time sign language interpreters
Monday April 5, 2021
The Disability Resource Center at the University of Florida is recruiting full-time American Sign Language interpreters. The new hires will interpret classes for students who are deaf and hard of hearing in addition to supporting campus events.
Consuela Smith, UF alumna and Senior Engineering Manager at L3Harris Technologies, poses for a photo
UF ISE alumna breaks down career barriers with motivation from those closest to her
Thursday April 1, 2021
The road to success isn’t always easy, but Consuela Smith finds inspiration in the little things to continue to strive for greatness. Whether it’s comforting words from family or finding ways to give back to her community, she continues to accomplish her goals while motivating others around her to accomplish theirs.    
Spring 2021 HiPerGator Symposium highlights artificial intelligence research
Thursday April 1, 2021
Winners of UF Research's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Catalyst Fund presented how they are pursuing multidisciplinary applications of artificial intelligence across the university at the Spring 2021 HiPerGator Symposium Tuesday.
UF continues upward momentum with U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School Rankings
Tuesday March 30, 2021
The University of Florida continues its upward momentum with 12 colleges and 61 graduate programs ranked in the top 25 among the country’s public universities, according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, released today.
A portrait of Dr. José Fortes who won the SEC's 2021 Faculty Achievement Award for the University of Florida
SEC announces José Fortes wins 2021 Faculty Achievement Award for University of Florida
Thursday March 25, 2021
José Fortes, professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, has been named winner of the 2021 SEC Faculty Achievement Award for the University of Florida, the SEC announced on Thursday.
UF Teacher of the Year Moni Basu embedded with troops, reporting on the Iraq War. She is wearing a helmet that says,
"Evil reporter chick" infiltrates students' hearts and minds to become UF's Teacher of the Year
Wednesday March 24, 2021
Basu, author and award-winning journalist, is the Michael and Linda Connelly Lecturer for Narrative Nonfiction in the College of Journalism and Communications.
A portrait of UF professor Kristy Boyer who received an NSF grant to research AI education for middle schoolers.
UF professor receives NSF grant to study effects of introducing AI education to middle school students
Friday March 12, 2021
Kristy Boyer, an associate professor in the Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering, recently received a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to investigate artificial intelligence (AI) education for middle school students.
UF research spending at record $942.2 million in 2020 despite pandemic
Thursday March 4, 2021
University of Florida research spending rose 1.5% to a record $942.2 million in fiscal year 2020, according to a new report to the National Science Foundation.
Century Tower in morning light
University of Florida is a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars
Tuesday March 2, 2021
The University of Florida is proud to be included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2020-2021 Fulbright U.S. Scholars.
Two students in a class via Zoom, one student is pictured in person and one is seen via the computer screen
UF Quest reimagines the general education experience
Friday February 26, 2021
Students at the University of Florida will pursue real world problems and questions through UF Quest, the new curriculum for general education classes that boasts a flexible and diverse series of courses with small student-to-faculty ratios on contemporary topics.
A collage of Black advocates and significant figures in UF's history
Betty Steward-Fullwood reflects on life, legacy as Black student advocate at UF
Friday February 26, 2021
As part of an ongoing series of events honoring Black History Month, Dr. Betty Steward-Fullwood, a triple Gator and retired senior lecturer from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, shared her experience of being a Black student at the university during the '70s.
Century tower cast orange in the setting sun
Gators rally for the most successful giving day in UF history
Wednesday February 24, 2021
Thousands of University of Florida alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends came together virtually last week to contribute $25.4 million to the university in a single day.
Santo DiGangi posing for a photo
Doing it for the dads
Monday February 22, 2021
In a profession that seems to celebrate the sacrifice of family time, an attorney pushes for parental leave without apology.
Century Tower in morning light
UF to hold in-person commencement for spring graduates
Friday February 19, 2021
The University of Florida this spring will hold in-person commencement ceremonies for the first time in more than a year, marking the return of a cherished UF tradition.
UF Alum Jon Renthrope at the Smithsonian
Finding his spark: Jon Renthrope and Cajun Fire Brewery
Thursday February 18, 2021
Alum makes history as the founder of the fifth Black-owned brewery in the U.S.
UF Wildlife Ecology and Conservation professor named Sloan Foundation Fellow
Tuesday February 16, 2021
Brett Scheffers, an assistant professor of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at UF, has received an Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship in Earth System Science, a recognition given to the best early career scientists viewed by their peers as rising stars.   
A picture of the sign commemorating the history of UF's African American studies program
From one milestone to the next: African American studies at UF
Monday February 15, 2021
For the African American Studies Program, struggle is an essential part of the story. Its mere existence came in the face of resistance — the kind of resistance regularly mounted against grasps for an equitable world. 
An image of the 27,000 acres of ranchland, citrus groves, wetlands and forests south of Orlando were under consideration to be turned into a large residential community before Elisabeth DeLuca gifted the property to UF.
Thousands of acres, thousands of possibilities
Monday February 15, 2021
More than 27,000 rural acres near Yeehaw Junction in Florida’s southern Osceola County has been gifted to the University of Florida to protect one of the last natural areas of its kind and to serve as a living classroom and laboratory for students and faculty throughout the university. 
A headshot of UF professor Erica Moore
A ‘rising star’ shines in Forbes
Friday February 12, 2021
UF’s Erika Moore was recently named to Forbes magazine’s 30 Under 30 health care experts to watch in 2021. Forbes noted Moore’s unique research on a form of lupus that primarily affects Black women. 
A portrait of Warren Dixon, the new chair of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering.
Warren Dixon assumes Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Chair
Friday February 12, 2021
Warren E. Dixon, Newton C. Ebaugh Professor in the UF Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) has been named the new chair of MAE in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering.
Liz Wing, founder of the environmental archaeology field, examining items in the lab.
Liz Wing: A portrait in persistence
Thursday February 11, 2021
The first woman to earn a Ph.D. in zoology at UF, Wing’s path would lead her to help create an entirely new discipline – environmental archaeology, the study of people’s relationship with nature over the past millennia.
Stephanie Mickle (JD ’04) is a Washington, D.C., political consultant and author of the book “Follow the Leader,” which advocates for more women to become involved in our nation’s political process and make positive change in their communities.
The Marvelous Mickles
Thursday February 11, 2021
The daughter of UF pioneers shares life lessons learned from her trailblazing parents – and what everyone can do to champion equality
Governor Ron DeSantis appoints three members to the UF Board of Trustees
Tuesday February 9, 2021
Governor Ron DeSantis recently appointed Morteza “Mori” Hosseini, James “Bill” Heavener and Fred Ridley to the University of Florida Board of Trustees, subject to approval by the Florida Senate.
Three students sit on the stairs of the Reitz Union socially distanced and wearing masks.
University of Florida top among six university campuses for indoor mask use, CDC study finds
Monday February 8, 2021
The University of Florida led the way in indoor mask compliance among six universities participating in a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study of mask use on campuses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UF professor appointed to national commission on math instruction
Monday February 8, 2021
Thomasenia Lott Adams, Ph.D., professor and associate dean at the College of Education at the University of Florida, was appointed to the U.S. National Commission on Mathematics Instruction.
Career Showcase to bring more than 130 employers to UF virtually and in person
Friday February 5, 2021
The University of Florida kicks off its bi-annual Career Showcase event next week, providing students ways to explore internships, part-time, full-time and Co-Op opportunities.
UF Celebrates Black History Month
Wednesday February 3, 2021
The University of Florida is celebrating Black History Month by recognizing the achievements of African-Americans and their families, and the role they have played in shaping our country — and more specifically, our university.
Remembering Stephan Mickle, the first African-American to earn an undergraduate degree at UF
Thursday January 28, 2021
Stephan Mickle, the first African-American to earn an undergraduate degree at the University of Florida and the second Black student to earn a law degree at UF, died Tuesday, Jan. 26. He was 76.
UF values to serve as shared foundation
Wednesday January 27, 2021
Six values representing the University of Florida and its aspirations, presented to the university’s Board of Trustees last month, will help to guide the university and its employees, staff and students as it continues to rise in the rankings of the nation’s top public universities.
UF Century Tower at Night
U.S. News & World Report ranks UF’s undergraduate and graduate online programs as among the best in the country
Tuesday January 26, 2021
U.S. News & World Report ranked several University of Florida online programs as among the top in the country, continuing the university’s overall rise on the national stage.
professor looks up at papaya tree
Garden or art? It’s both.
Tuesday January 19, 2021
When students snag a papaya from a cluster of slender trees on the eastern edge of the University of Florida campus, they’re eating art. 
Blooming azaleas in front of Century Tower
Two UF Board of Trustee members begin new terms
Tuesday January 19, 2021
Two members of the University of Florida Board of Trustees began new terms last week, with Trustee Chris Corr returning after a hiatus and Trustee Marsha Powers continuing her service after being appointed for a second consecutive term. 
A portrait of Fredric Levin, the namesake for UF's Levin College of Law
Remembering Fredric G. Levin
Tuesday January 19, 2021
Remembering the life of Levin College of Law's namesake and champion Fredric G. Levin who passed away at the age of 83.
A student sits in a lecture hall wearing a mask while typing on a laptop.
UF welcomes students back to campus
Monday January 11, 2021
With UF offering an increased number of in-person class sections this spring, thousands of students are returning to campus, bringing with them the energy and spirit that fuels the Gator Nation. Though campus life is not back in its entirety just yet, the shift to more on-campus classes will bring the sense of normalcy many students desire. 
UF’s Tim Brophy earns high honor for developing and maintaining academic standards
Friday January 8, 2021
UF Director of Institutional Assessment Timothy Brophy was recognized for his years of excellence in developing and maintaining academic standards by the national accreditation body whose members are primarily higher education institutions in the South.
New UF treasurer Alan West poses for a photo
Alan M. West appointed as university assistant vice president and treasurer
Monday December 21, 2020
UF recently selected Alan West, who currently oversees UF’s Division of Finance and Accounting, to serve in the newly created position of university treasurer.
century tower and auditorium silhouetted at sunrise
Virtual fall commencement ceremonies scheduled for Dec. 18-19
Wednesday December 16, 2020
Nearly 4,000 students will complete their UF degrees and celebrate commencement in virtual ceremonies on Friday and Saturday.
Three people sit around a table, two are sitting on a couch and one is using a wheelchair
UF gets top marks for wheelchair accessibility on campus
Tuesday December 15, 2020
UF was recognized as a top ten wheelchair-friendly university campus by New Mobility Magazine. Editors highlighted accessible spaces across campus, with special recognition to the J. Wayne Reitz Union and Housing and Residence Life's Cypress Hall.
A student in a suit smiles at a career fair
UF’s career center ranked #2 in the country by Best Colleges
Wednesday December 9, 2020
The University of Florida's Career Connections Center (C3) has risen to the No. 2 college career centers in country according to the latest rankings by Best Colleges.
A rendering of the Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology
UF to begin construction on Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology
Monday December 7, 2020
The hall will connect students and researchers from across disciplines and create a hub for advances in computing, communication and cyber-technologies.
A metal statue of an alligator at night illuminated with orange and blue lights
Holiday Gator to return to UF
Friday November 20, 2020
The Holiday Gator will once again bring its festive light to the University of Florida campus, continuing a new annual tradition for a second year.
two buildings on University Avenue in Gainesville
The UF Institutes take home top design honors
Friday November 20, 2020
The University of Florida Institute of Black Culture (IBC) and the Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures (La Casita) were recognized Friday, Nov. 13 by the Orlando Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
President Kent Fuchs and deputy director of Federal Government Relations Alex Krigstein to serve on APLU 2021 Board of Directors
Wednesday November 11, 2020
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today announced its 2021 Board of Directors.
A photo of American flags
UF ranks No. 4 nationwide for veterans
Tuesday November 10, 2020
The University of Florida ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 4 nationwide in College Factual’s Best for Veterans ranking. The ranking put UF in the top 1% of the country for veterans or active-duty military seeking a quality education. 
A student wears a mask while working in a lab.
UF prepares for Spring 2021
Monday November 2, 2020
While classes transitioned online in spring 2020 and remained online throughout the summer, experts at UF Health were researching and enacting safety measures across campus that have allowed students, faculty and staff to resume in-person learning and work. 
profile image of Colleen Koch dean of UF College of Medicine
UF College of Medicine names new dean
Monday November 2, 2020
Colleen G. Koch, M.D., M.S., M.B.A., has been named dean of the University of Florida College of Medicine, becoming the 10th dean and the first woman to hold the appointment in the college’s 64-year history.
Syracuse University associate dean named dean of UF College of Journalism and Communications
Friday October 30, 2020
Hub Brown, associate dean and associate professor at the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, has been named dean of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, UF Provost Joe Glover announced today.
UF discusses AI University initiative in national panel
Tuesday October 13, 2020
Discussing artificial intelligence (AI) and the role higher education can play in shaping its impact,..
UF Implements License Plate Recognition Technology to Bolster Campus Security
Wednesday October 7, 2020
The University of Florida today announced the implementation of license plate readers as part of the Security and Safety Plan that aims to standardize and enhance security across campus.
A veterinarian holds a black dog.
UF Innovate | Ventures celebrates first year successes
Monday October 5, 2020
When Jim O’Connell joined the University of Florida as the assistant vice president of technology commercialization, Ventures was part of his overall plan. The goal: quality UF startups.
Protecting a campus through its wastewater
Friday September 25, 2020
GatorWATCH monitors wastewater from 28 UF residence halls, campus apartment complexes and fraternity and sorority houses.
A photo of the exterior of the Sid Martin Biotech Building
UF's Sid Martin Biotech business incubator celebrates 25 years
Friday September 25, 2020
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.
candidates and recruiters
Career Showcase opens for business
Monday September 21, 2020
This fall’s event looks different, but still offers UF students in-person and virtual meetings with hundreds of employers from around the country.
Blooming azaleas in front of Century Tower
UF ascends to No. 6 in U.S. News & World Report rankings
Monday September 14, 2020
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.
aerial shot of century tower and university auditorium
UF steadily climbs in value and quality rankings, placing among top in country
Thursday September 10, 2020
Two recently released national rankings recognized UF as continuing its momentum among the best in the country for value and quality.  
A graphic of UF Innovate's 2020 stats: 393 disclosures, 16 startups formed, 132 licenses
UF Innovate | Tech Licensing celebrates best year ever
Tuesday September 8, 2020
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.
A woman in pageant attire and a hard hat
From hard hats to tiaras: Julianna Chappell wears many crowns
Friday September 4, 2020
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.
first day art of gators wearing masks, bicycles, gator crossing sign
Near and far, UF students start first day of Fall semester
Monday August 31, 2020
More than 50,000 students and 411 new faculty members kicked off a semester unlike any other.
A professor demonstrates how to put on latex gloves properly
UF instructors showcase online learning success through social media campaign
Thursday August 20, 2020
UF’s Center for Teaching Excellence invited UF instructors to participate in the #NoWallsTeaching movement to share teaching methods to keep campus communities connected and engaged. 
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University of Florida earns top marks for assessment of student learning
Wednesday August 19, 2020
The University of Florida on Wednesday earned the country’s highest honor for its assessment of student learning outcomes, recognizing UF’s dedication to student success.
A posed portrait of Dr. Carmen Martinez-Novo
Carmen Martínez-Novo named the first woman editor-in-chief of the Latin American Research Review
Thursday August 13, 2020
This nomination marks the first time a woman has served in the position of editor in chief for the LARR since its founding in 1965.
UF president Kent Fuchs in graduation regalia in front of University Auditorium
Virtual summer commencement ceremonies scheduled for Aug. 14-15
Wednesday August 12, 2020
Nearly 3,000 students will complete their UF degrees and celebrate commencement in virtual ceremonies around the country and globe on Friday and Saturday.
Meet the UF students behind the reply-all reaction masterpiece “Dear James Martin”
Tuesday August 11, 2020
As their inboxes filled up with replies to an accidental mass email, University of Florida students Elizabeth Gerace and Jessica Bailes got an idea: Turn the situation into a song.
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University of Florida hits record $900 million in research awards
Tuesday August 11, 2020
University of Florida faculty earned a record $900.7 million in research funding in fiscal year 2020, despite many activities being paused for more than two months by the pandemic.
Bank of America executive named University of Florida Chief Financial Officer
Friday July 31, 2020
GAINESVILLE, Florida -- A Bank of America executive with 30 years of experience at some of the nation’s most vaunted financial institutions has been named the University of Florida’s senior vice president and chief financial officer.
UF Lastinger Center for Learning Receives funding from Microsoft U.S. to expand Math Nation
Thursday July 23, 2020
Microsoft U.S. has given the Lastinger Center for Learning nearly $1 million in funding to enhance our digital platform, Math Nation, to also serve elementary students preparing for middle school.
Three new members join UF Board of Trustees, one member re-appointed
Friday June 26, 2020
The University of Florida is welcoming three new members to its Board of Trustees.
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Eight UF students earn prestigious scholarship for overseas learning
Tuesday June 23, 2020
The Boren Awards grant scholarships and fellowships to students who would like to study languages and cultures of regions important to U.S. national security interests.  
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UF ranked No. 1 nationally in innovation impact
Tuesday June 23, 2020
The University of Florida is the most productive large university in the country at leveraging its research funding into new companies, new jobs and new ideas, according to a report released last week by the George W. Bush Institute and the Opus Faveo Innovation Development consulting firm.
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Learning the Concept of OneDCP
Wednesday May 27, 2020
When Dean Chimay Anumba arrived in 2016, he touted his vision for the College of Design, Construction and Planning as OneDCP, meaning all disciplines would come together as one. 
UF Research Foundation names 2020 professors
Tuesday May 26, 2020
The University of Florida Research Foundation has named 33 faculty members as UFRF Professors for 2020. The recognition goes to faculty who have a distinguished current record of research and a strong research agenda that is likely to lead to continuing distinction in their fields.
Virtual celebrations set for UF spring 2020 graduates
Wednesday April 29, 2020
Nearly 10,000 students will complete their UF degrees this week, coming together as one Gator Nation as they participate in virtual celebrations from all around the country and globe.
Tennessee teen identified in connection with UF Student Government Zoom bombing
Friday April 10, 2020
Local and federal authorities on Thursday identified a 13-year-old Memphis girl believed to be involved in the March 31 Zoom bombing of a University of Florida Student Government meeting.
Two University of Florida undergraduates earn prestigious research scholarship
Friday April 10, 2020
Keshav Motwani and Estelle in ‘t Zandt have been selected for the 2020 Goldwater Scholarship. Motwani and in ‘t Zandt are two of just 396 students selected nationwide for the prestigious undergraduate research scholarship. They both are in the University of Florida Honors Program.
Coronavirus covid-19 update
UF moves classes online through end of summer semester
Wednesday March 18, 2020
The decision was made in response to multiple confirmed COVID-19 cases on campus.
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University of Florida continues to make gains in U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings
Tuesday March 17, 2020
The University of Florida continues its upward momentum with 44 graduate programs ranked in the top 20 among public universities, according to the 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, released today.
Coronavirus covid-19 update
The latest updates on COVID-19
Tuesday March 17, 2020
Updated FAQs and information for students, faculty, staff, families and visitors. 
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UF class turns campus into an interactive game
Friday March 6, 2020
In the humanities class “Imagineering the Technosphere,” homework isn’t based on a book chapter, but an adventure through campus guided by the GPS-powered Time Traveler app.
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Georgia Tech senior associate dean and IT management professor appointed dean of UF Warrington College of Business
Tuesday March 3, 2020
Sabyasachi “Saby” Mitra, senior associate dean of faculty and research and Thomas R. Williams – Wells Fargo professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology Scheller College of Business, has been named dean of the University of Florida Warrington College of Business.
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UF Quest redefines the student learning experience
Friday February 28, 2020
The University of Florida's new education program provides students the opportunity to take innovative courses that from the best UF faculty in their very first year.
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University of Florida ranked #2 among Peace Corps' 2020 top volunteer-producing schools
Thursday February 27, 2020
The University of Florida ranked No. 2 among large schools on the Peace Corps' list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities in 2020. There are 70 Gators currently volunteering in countries around the world.
Endowed professor strives to improve literacy education
Monday February 24, 2020
For more than 22 years, Professor Zhihui Fang has been impacting students at the University of Florida. With his recent endowment of the Irving and Rose Fien Professorship, he hopes to use his research to transform the way teachers approach reading and writing in content area subjects, a common struggle for many K-12 educators. 
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Gator Nation stands up and hollers to support the University of Florida
Friday February 21, 2020
Alumni, students and friends rallied to make nearly 17,000 gifts during UF’s second Giving Day. 
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The story behind a 40-year-old love note on the UF campus
Tuesday February 11, 2020
Who is Cheryl? On the trail of a mystery of love and vandalism that has lasted nearly half a century.
University of Florida releases guidance on coronavirus
Monday February 10, 2020
  
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UF research spending at record $928.6 million in 2019
Monday February 10, 2020
University of Florida research spending rose more than 7% to a record $928.6 million in fiscal year 2019, according to a new report to the National Science Foundation.
Updated guidance on coronavirus
Friday January 31, 2020
With the World Health Organization declaring a global health emergency and the U.S. State Department warning people not to travel to China, the University of Florida is continuing to monitor the novel coronavirus in conjunction with local and state health officials.
The Writing Life
Wednesday January 29, 2020
The University of Florida’s creative writing program nurtures and pushes its graduate students.
University of Florida officials release guidance on coronavirus
Friday January 24, 2020
No cases have been reported at UF or elsewhere in Alachua County. UF officials are closely monitoring updates related to a novel coronavirus as a second confirmed case has been reported in the U.S. connected to an outbreak in Wuhan, China. 
UF engineer testifies before U.S. House committee about election security
Wednesday January 22, 2020
Juan E. Gilbert, The Banks Family Preeminence Endowed Professor, testified as an expert witness regarding election security during a hearing by the House Administration Committee earlier this month.
UF online programs see new gains in 2020 U.S. News & World Report rankings
Tuesday January 14, 2020
University of Florida online degree programs saw new gains in the 2020 U.S. News & World report rankings released today, with two of the four UF programs that were ranked climbing yet again and two others coming in among the best in the country.
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UF ranked #3 among Peace Corps Prep Certificate-issuing Institutions
UF recently ranked #3 among the 140 Peace Corps Prep certificate-issuing institutions in the nation, issuing 35 Peace Corps Prep certificates to the graduating class of 2020. There were 305 Gators enrolled in the Peace Corps Prep program during the 2019-20 academic year.

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