About one-third of graduates show up to university-wide commencement

Eva Lu

Out of State Students

By Eva Lu | 6:56pm

A Florida education bill proposes to decrease the percentage of non-Florida residents enrolled at Florida public universities from 10% to 5%.

Matthew Quesada

By Matthew Quesada | 6:52pm

Guest Speaker Dr. Micheal Bustamante addresses the audience of students at Smathers Library in Gainesville, Fla. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2026.

Ryan Friedenberg

By Ryan Friedenberg | 5:56pm

Kayak the rabbit eats lettuce on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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