campus

News

MCAT testing dates added

By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Feb. 2, 2014

Pre-medical students now have access to later MCAT testing dates, but UF students are still advised to take the test as soon as possible.

News

Pedro Bravo murder trial: Following delays, set for August

By Kelcee Griffis | Feb. 2, 2014

Pedro Bravo’s trial, which has been delayed multiple times, has finally gained some certainty.

News

Humans of Krishna Lunch project funds renovations, unites eaters

By Beatrice Dupuy | Feb. 2, 2014

Krishna Lunch has launched a feature on its Facebook page called Humans of Krishna Lunch as a part of its campaign to fund the Plaza of the Americas renovations.

News

UF study abroad readjustment program gets broadened

By Leland Henry | Feb. 2, 2014

A UF study abroad workshop series focused on helping students re-enter the country has expanded from five sessions to six.

Michael Frazier II attempts a layup during Florida’s 69-36 win against Texas A&M on Feb. 1 in the O’Connell Center.

Sports

UF extends streak to 27 home games

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Feb. 2, 2014

During the Gators’ record 27-game winning streak in the O’Connell Center, Florida has hosted and defeated non-conference opponents such as Kansas, Florida State and Wisconsin.

Lauren Haeger swings at a pitch during Florida’s 11-1 win against USF on May 18, 2013, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

Sports

Junior pitcher provides Gators with power in circle, at plate

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Feb. 2, 2014

It is rare to find a pitcher who can hit the ball out of the park when she steps up to the plate.

Sports

Brewer sets top triple-jump mark

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Feb. 1, 2014

Records are meant to be broken. And that is what Ciarra Brewer did on the final day of the Razorback Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark., on Saturday.

Sports

After Saturday’s 179-121 win on the road over No. 18 Tennessee, the No. 2 Florida’s men’s swimming and diving team (8-0, 5-0 Southeastern Conference) extended its dual meet win streak to 23 — a stretch that spans the past three regular seasons.

Coach Rhonda Faehn talks to freshman Bridget Sloan before her performance on beam during Florida’s 197.3-194.625 victory against Missouri on Jan. 18 in the O’Connell Center.

Sports

Gators facing Sooners for first time since NCAA Super Six

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Jan. 30, 2014

The last time Florida (3-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) competed against Oklahoma (3-0, 1-0 Big 12), UF won its first NCAA title at 197.575, and OU was a close runner-up at 197.375.

News

Proactiv creator to speak at UF during medical school forum

By Monique Hernandez | Jan. 30, 2014

UF alumnus and codeveloper of Proactiv Dr. Kathy Fields will speak to UF students at the 17th annual Medical College Forum.

Sports

Winning streak on line against Baylor

By IAN COHEN | Jan. 30, 2014

No. 2 Florida and No. 19 Baylor will meet on Saturday in similar situations.

News

Students Party not running executive ticket

By Kelcee Griffis | Jan. 30, 2014

For the first time in recent years, not all UF Student Government political parties are running an executive ticket.

Children aged 5 to 7 from the Hua-Gen Chinese School perform during the Spring Festival Gala at the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom on Sunday night. The event is hosted by the Chinese Student Association in celebration of the Chinese New Year.

News

UF students celebrate Chinese New Year with food, dances

By Dominic Utter | Jan. 30, 2014

With the Chinese New Year starting today, UF students and local businesses are celebrating around town.

News

New UF vet program helps prevent animal cruelty

By Christine Alvarez | Jan. 30, 2014

Forensics may be traditionally seen as a strictly human-related science, but a new master’s degree program at UF is extending it to four-legged companions and more.

News