Campus Articles

30 scholarships for first-generation students June 19, 2019

The Florida Prepaid College Foundation and the University of Florida have sealed a partnership worth nearly a million dollars to equally fund 4-year Florida University Plan scholarships for 30 First Generation students joining the Fall 2019 freshmen class at the University of Florida.

New senior vice president and general counsel named to lead legal affairs for UF Health June 13, 2019

New era begins at UF Health June 13, 2019

UF Health forensic medicine director joins national committee to combat emerging drug threats June 13, 2019

Cydney McGlothlin named university architect June 7, 2019

McGlothlin has managed some of the most notable projects at UF, including the J. Wayne Reitz Union renovation and addition, the Harn Museum’s Asian Art Wing and the Herbert Wertheim Laboratory for Engineering Excellence.

Former Vice President Patricia Telles-Irvin has passed away June 3, 2019

Former Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Florida Dr. Patricia Telles-Irvin passed Monday, June 3 after a long and valiant fight against cancer.

UF releases Commencement Task Force report May 31, 2019

At 76, Robert Blok embraces being UF’s oldest graduate in the class of 2019 May 28, 2019

Age is nothing more than a number to Robert Blok. At 76, he earned his Master of Pharmacy in Science degree from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy — earning the distinction of being UF’s oldest graduate among more than 8,000 students in the class of 2019.

Anna Michelle Brandt named UF Health Shands VP, hospital chief of staff May 21, 2019

Disney Imagineer to lead UF’s new graduate program in themed environments integration May 16, 2019

Steven Grant, a 28-year veteran of Walt Disney Imagineering, is joining the University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning as director of the college’s new graduate program in themed environments integration.

Forbes names UF a top-10 employer among public universities May 15, 2019

As the University of Florida rises in stature in a variety of educational fields, Forbes has recognized the university as one of “America’s Best Employers” in its annual ranking of large and midsized organizations. UF came in sixth among public universities and 17th among all universities that made the list.

UF announces expansion of Alan and Cathy Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry May 7, 2019

Guest commencement speaker James Patterson’s speech for university wide ceremony May 3, 2019

James Patterson is a literacy advocate and bestselling author who has sold more than 375 million books worldwide in his career. Patterson in 2013 established the James Patterson Teacher Education Scholarships to support 16 UF College of Education students pursuing careers as elementary or secondary school teachers.

UF student speaker Paige Fitzpatrick’s speech for Saturday’s university wide ceremony May 3, 2019

Paige Fitzpatrick will earn her master’s degree in education from the UF College of Education this weekend.

Doctoral speaker and UF faculty member Scott Powers’ speech May 3, 2019

Scott Powers, is a Distinguished Professor and the UAA Endowed Professor in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology in the College of Health and Human Performance.