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Viva Museum at the Florida Museum Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Volunteer Orientation at the Florida Museum of Natural History, Sept. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Five things to do in Gainesville during syllabus week

In February, the University of Florida admitted more than 14,000 students to the class of 2023. 

Extinct island bird’s remains give researchers a nest of discoveries

A rare find for researchers led to discoveries that could change humanity’s understanding of extinction and evolution.

Saved by the bell? A look at what’s inside Century Tower

One-hundred and fifty-seven feet tall. Sixty-one bells. Almost 12 flights of stairs.

‘Battle of the Beasts: Crocs vs Gators’ Aug. 29 at the Florida Museum

UF professor to join Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

From beginning to end, the second floor of the UF chemistry lab building is lined with posters of inventor Richard Yost’s work — much like a museum.

Its location is out of this world: The story of UF’s moon tree

Its roots stem far away from Earth.

UF celebrates U.S. landing on the moon

In his career at NASA, Charlie Welly was known as a behind-the-scenes man — always helping out but never the face of the organization. But here in Gainesville, his impact will be celebrated 50 years later.

Where to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11

The Apollo 11 moon landing was a major step forward in human history. It was the day people all over the world sat fixated on their tv, leaning in anticipation, to see something they once thought impossible. On July 19, it will have been 50 years since that astronomical day, and there are a few activities in Gainesville people can do to celebrate the scientific feat.

Summer pastimes for the soul

Swimming until your fingertips form mountain ridges, reading library books as the regularly scheduled rain pings at your window and napping with the smell of sunscreen lotion lingering on your cool sheets are just a few of the childhood summer mementos we hold close to our sunburnt hearts. Just because you have summer classes doesn’t mean you can’t tap into a youthful experience with exploration and adventure in a town most students only get to know in their adult life. Here are our favorite (somewhat) hidden gems and summer pastimes.

Florida Museum hosts Leonardo da Vinci celebration

Art enthusiasts will be smiling brighter than the Mona Lisa as they gather to celebrate the anniversary and legacy of the famous painter.

Florida man discovers tooth in his foot after old shark bite

A Florida man discovered the owner of the tooth lodged in his foot after 25 year thanks to UF researchers.

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Tampa Bay Rays Principal Owner Stuart Sternberg greets people before a press conference at the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla., Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Sternberg spoke about exploring the prospect of playing some future home games in Montreal.

Stuart Sternberg is a disgrace

I’m going to try my best not to contradict myself.

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Tampa Bay Rays Principal Owner Stuart Sternberg greets people before a press conference at the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla., Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Sternberg spoke about exploring the prospect of playing some future home games in Montreal.

Board of Trustees approves over $100 million in construction projects

The Board of Trustees has approved four construction projects on the UF campus totaling over $100 million.

UF launches new graduate program in Orlando for Fall

UF is launching a new master’s program this Fall that will bring students to Orlando for a reason other than the Magic Kingdom.

Volunteers uncover bones of ancient heron at Montbrook fossil site

A hobby turned into history when two Florida Museum of Natural History volunteers found the bones of a new species of extinct heron at the Montbrook fossil dig site.

First Magnitude launches new butterfly beer

Butterflies do their fair share in the world. They help pollinate flowers, provide food for other animals and now help provide beer for us. That’s right: beer.