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UF experts available to discuss approaching tropical storm

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.

 

UF, FDOT renew commitment to traffic, pedestrian safety

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.

UF, FDOT join for pedestrian and traffic safety event on first day of classes

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's commencement speech for Summer 2023

Damon Woodard is a UF professor of electrical and computer engineering and director of UF’s Applied Artificial Intelligence Group.

Brewing beer for butterflies: UF alumni, professor partner to save declining species


International Beer Day is a global celebration of beer, taking place in pubs, breweries, and backyards all over the world. One University of Florida scientist uses beer in a special way to help educate audiences about imperiled species, including some at risk of extinction.

More than 3,100 graduates to celebrate summer commencement

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

Leading with grace and precision

 Joe Glover's transformative leadership as UF provost for the last 15 years guided the university to 'new heights'

School of Music professor bestowed with international recognition

Mitchell Estrin, professor of clarinet in the School of Music, recently received Honorary Membership to the International Clarinet Association recognizing his accomplished career as a musician and educator.

UFPD recognized as leaders in mental health

The University of Florida Police Department was recently honored for being a national leader in mental health initiatives and programs.

UF named one of Money magazine’s ‘Best Colleges in America’

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.

UF closes to celebrate Juneteenth

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.