Anthony Rojas, a 23-year-old UF political science master’s student, and Mackintosh Joachim, president of the UF chapter of the NAACP, announced a boycott of the university-wide commencement ceremony on Friday afternoon outside Tigert Hall.
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By Bayden Armstrong | 10:15amFlorida forward Thomas Haugh (10) dribbles down the court during the second half of an NCAA Tournament second round game against Iowa, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Tampa, Fla.
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By Bayden Armstrong | 10:15amFlorida center Rueben Chinyelu (9) guards Iowa guard Kael Combs (11) during the second half of an NCAA Tournament second round game, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Tampa, Fla.
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By Bayden Armstrong | 10:15amFlorida guard Isaiah Brown (20) looks for a lane during the second half of an NCAA Tournament second round game against Iowa, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Tampa, Fla.





