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Students, faculty and staff were able to get their first look at the sole finalist for UF’s 14th president, University of Michigan President Santa J. Ono, in a series of public forums on Tuesday.
The Presidential Search Advisory Committee named Santa J. Ono the lone finalist for UF’s 14th president in an announcement Sunday afternoon. The recommendation comes nine months after former UF President Ben Sasse resigned from the position.
With a spot in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Championship Tournament on the line, No. 1-seeded Florida had arguably its slowest start of the season. Facing No. 3-seeded Arizona State in the inaugural Big 12 Conference Lacrosse Tournament Championship game, UF uncharacteristically allowed four of the first five goals in the bout.
As the rain came down Thursday evening in Boulder, Colorado, No. 1-seeded Florida made a statement in its historic first game in the inaugural Big 12 Conference Lacrosse Championship Tournament.
On Senior Day at Donald R. Dizney Stadium, Florida lacrosse finished off its first regular season in the Big 12 Conference in style.
The idea struck in Budapest, Hungary. Over 5,000 miles from UF’s campus in Summer 2023, two students, Karl-William Nietert and Ethan Wolf, decided they didn’t want to wait for Spotify Wrapped to come out at the end of the year to see what their friends were streaming.
Leaving an entire life behind, assimilating to a foreign education system and watching parents sacrifice life savings are all things students on F-1 visas knowingly sign up for. The reward? Freedom of speech, superior academics and — for many — political stability.
Santa Fe College is one of the first institutions in the country — and one of two public colleges in Florida — to be designated an “Opportunity College” for its ability to serve diverse student populations and promote economic mobility after graduation.
Rolling into Turlington Plaza at noon on her pink LaScoota kick scooter, Kendall Johnson looked like any other student on their way to class April 16. It was only when she started unpacking hundreds of ducks onto one of the concrete tables that passersby realized who she was: the Duck Lady.
What a difference four years can make.
Two people died and six were hospitalized after a shooting at Florida State University’s student union on April 17.
Going into the series finale between Florida and Mississippi State, the Gators had scored 24 runs on 28 hits in the first two games of the weekend. They continued their offensive onslaught on Sunday, scoring eight runs on 13 hits in Starkville, Mississippi. But it wasn’t enough, as UF was unable to complete the sweep.
With two games remaining in its regular season, everything is seemingly coming together for Florida lacrosse. On Saturday against Cincinnati, the Gators dominated from the first draw to the final whistle, controlling every aspect of the game.
Florida’s strong singles showing in a 4-2 comeback win over Arkansas propelled it to the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament, reminding everyone just how dangerous the Gators can be. UF didn’t take time for a victory lap, staying hungry for more in a week of single elimination conference play. After losing to South Carolina 4-1 to end the regular season, Florida (14-11, 8-6 SEC) returned to Columbia to test its luck against No. 3 seed South Carolina in a Friday night contest, hoping to flip the script against the steamrolling Gamecocks.
After the No. 8 Florida Gators surrendered their four-run lead to the No. 22 Alabama Crimson Tide in the top of the fourth inning, they looked to respond. Following back-to-back walks, senior center fielder Kendra Falby hit a ground-ball RBI single to restore the lead for Florida.
The crowd of over 2,000 was dressed in garnet and gold — bouquets of flowers and balloons decorated fences. And as the marching band’s song echoed through the fields, tears ran down the faces of Florida State University’s community.
It was visible on Leanne Wong’s face even before the senior’s season concluded quietly Thursday night in Fort Worth, Texas: her small grimace as she flew through the air, too explosive on the flooron the floor for her own good.
Two people died, and six were hospitalized after a shooting at Florida State University’s student union Thursday.
As day turned into night, the lights brightened with an opportunity to advance in the 2025 SEC Tournament in the hands of Florida senior Alicia Dudeney.
With just one goal separating Florida and Stetson heading into the second quarter of Tuesday’s match, the Gators responded. Florida exploded for a 10-goal frame, with seven different players finding the back of the net.
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