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Mayor Ward welcomes you back
By Harvey Ward | Jan. 12Harvey Ward welcomes students to Gainesville.
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UF’s new institutional neutrality policy is in effect. Here’s what to know.
By Alexa Ryan | Jan. 11At UF, which was the first Florida university to adopt the policy — with the University of West Florida following suit shortly afterward — some faculty have already spoken against what some view as a breach of First Amendment rights.
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Florida schools won’t enforce controversial syllabuses rule until Summer, state says
By Alabama Weninegar | Jan. 11Faculty members across Florida public universities and state colleges are preparing to comply with a new regulation requiring them to publicly post their syllabuses and class materials 45 days before the semester begins. But confusion remains over when and how the rule will be enforced.
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Some UF Venezuelan students have new hopes of returning home. Others aren’t so sure.
By Dulce Rodriguez-Escamilla | Jan. 11Students now say they’re experiencing a renewed optimism they might return to Venezuela, either temporarily or permanently. Others remain skeptical, voicing concerns over present and future U.S. involvement.
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Faculty union battles university over post-tenure review at 6-hour impasse hearing
By Aaron Zagal Yaji | Jan. 9Over 60 faculty members gathered in the Reitz Union Senate Chamber Jan. 8, where the United Faculty of Florida UF chapter met with UF’s Board of Trustees for a contract negotiation impasse hearing.
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James W. Heavener reappointed to UF Board of Trustees despite ongoing federal case
By Nevaeh Baker Harris | Jan. 8Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of James W. “Bill” Heavener to the UF Board of Trustees Wednesday. DeSantis’ appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
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Marston will offer later hours this Spring. But data shows library use drops off at night.
By Alanna Robbert | Dec. 27After mass pushback from students, the university will reinstate 24/5 access to Marston this Spring, according to an Instagram post from UF Student Government. But data collected in September and October 2025 indicate students didn’t often use the library past 9 p.m.
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Sasse's diagnosis: How politicians, UF colleagues are responding
By Alligator Staff report | Dec. 23Former UF President Ben Sasse announced his terminal cancer diagnosis on social media this morning. The post was met with an outpouring of sympathy from former and current colleagues from the U.S. Senate and UF administration, along with other top politicians and public figures.
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‘It’s a death sentence:’ Former UF President Sasse shares terminal cancer diagnosis
By Maria Arruda | Dec. 23Former UF President Ben Sasse announced his stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis in a post made on X Tuesday morning.
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Court pauses UF law student’s return to campus after expulsion for antisemitic posts
By Zoey Thomas | Dec. 11An appellate court ruled a UF law student’s ban from campus can temporarily remain in place as the court continues to consider the appeal.
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‘Pink Floyd Fridays’ are back at Santa Fe College
By Leona Masangkay | Dec. 10“Pink Floyd Fridays” returned to Santa Fe’s Kika Silva Pla planetarium last month, with two shows coming back for the first time in over a year. The event features shows for each of three albums by the 1960s rock band Pink Floyd: “Dark Side of the Moon,” “The Wall” and “Wish You Were Here.”
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UF interim president was a no-show at Faculty Senate meeting
By Leona Masangkay | Dec. 9A new institutional neutrality policy sparked confusion at a Faculty Senate meeting today – despite being at the top of the meeting agenda. UF Interim President Donald Landry, a major proponent for the policy, was absent.
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UF interim president encourages employees to maintain ‘institutional neutrality’
By Leona Masangkay | Dec. 9A new policy enforcing institutional neutrality was unanimously passed at a UF Board of Trustees meeting Dec. 5. Interim president Donald Landry summarized the change in an email sent to all university employees Dec. 9.
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Are freshmen still feeling the pressure? Checking back in as the Fall semester ends
By Madeline Herring | Dec. 9In the beginning of the semester, The Alligator asked four freshmen what clubs they were interested in joining. As the semester ends, we checked back in with them to see if they kept with them and how their commitments have impacted them.
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Who is Charles Canady, the new director of the Hamilton School?
By Swasthi Maharaj | Dec. 1He’ll earn a base salary of $500,000 in his new role, almost double what he made on the court.
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Judge rules in favor of UF law student expelled for antisemitic social media posts
By Maria Avlonitis | Nov. 24A federal judge ruled today in favor of Preston Damsky, a former UF law student who was expelled from the university after posting antisemitic statements on X.
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Students walk out of class to protest UF police contract with ICE
By Angelique Rodriguez | Nov. 22A UF organization is fighting for immigrant rights — and members are risking their attendance and grades for their mission.
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UF international students find community, share culture at Thanksgiving potluck
By Marin Chester | Nov. 22Autumnal jazz poured down the stairs of the Gator Wesley Foundation Thursday night as guests arrived with crockpots and take-out trays in tow.
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UF interim president urges faculty to be scholars, not advocates, at Faculty Senate meeting
By Maria Arruda | Nov. 20Landry said he met with every UF dean and college leadership prior to this month’s Senate presentation, and he wished to show, “in the spirit of shared governance,” the idea faculty is part of leadership and thus responsible for maintaining institutional neutrality.
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Newly appointed Hamilton School director to be paid $500,000
By Maria Avlonitis | Nov. 19As director, Canady will earn $500,000 — nearly double what he was making as a justice on the Florida Supreme Court.
