Patricia Hilliard-Nunn, an adjunct associate professor for UF's department of African American studies addresses ways in which black students and faculty want increased presence on campus. Some of the priorities she listed include actively recruiting 500 more black students, increasing the number of black faculty and establishing a department of minority affairs at the university.
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By Ryan Friedenberg | 4:06pmUniversity of Florida student government Judicary chairwoman Abigail Melamed speaks during a student senate meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Ryan Friedenberg | 4:06pmA University of Florida student government Secretary speaks during a student senate meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Ryan Friedenberg | 4:06pmUniversity of Florida student government Information & Communication chairwoman Katherine Finfrock speaks during a student senate meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 03, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.





