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 Michael Angee | 10:42pmSenior Lorenzo Claverie prepares to serve at Florida's spring opening match against South Florida, in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.
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By Alyvia Logan | 10:41pmVivi Lowery, co-owner of Lowbar greets a customer at Bushel and Peck and Lowbar in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.
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By Alyvia Logan | 10:41pmPeyton Agliata, owner of Bushel and Peck, sits inside Bushel and Peck and Lowbar in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday. Jan. 24, 2026.





