Members of Graduate Assistants United met with UF’s chief bargainer, Bill Connellan, over five months in 2019 to negotiate the terms of their contract. The agreement to waive transportation and health fees for graduate assistants was the first of its kind in Florida, said Stephen Phillips, the union’s spokesperson.
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By Caroline Walsh | 9:47pmFlorida outfielder Cash Strayer (26) runs the bases after hitting a homerun during an NCAA college baseball game against Stetson, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Caroline Walsh | 8:33pmFlorida gymnast eMjae Frazier performs on the balance beam during an NCAA gymnastics meet against Louisiana State University, Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Noah Lantor | 4:57pmFlorida guard AJ Brown (23) celebrates during the second half of an SEC Men's Basketball Tournament quarterfinal game against Kentucky, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.





