Few African-Americans teach math at U.S. universities. UF’s math department is no exception.

Melissa Shabazz, a UF math lecturer, works in her office Saturday in Little Hall. Shabazz is the only African American professor in her department. She started working at UF during Fall 2018.

Florida’s Parker Bell tees off during the Gators Invitational, an NCAA golf tournament, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | 9:25am

Florida’s Parker Bell tees off during the Gators Invitational, an NCAA golf tournament, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Eva Lu

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By Eva Lu | 9:34pm

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