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What DeSantis’ call to cut H-1B visas means for UF
By Angelique Rodriguez | Nov. 3Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent crackdown on H-1B visas leaves the future of academics at UF hanging in the balance.
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Florida’s DOGE released analysis of public university spending, operations
By Maria Arruda | Nov. 2The state of Florida released results from an efficiency study of its public universities.
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Remembering UF student Sophia Hart
By Angelique Rodriguez | Oct. 30More than anything else, Sophia Hart will be remembered by family and friends as a kind, nurturing person who valued forgiveness and always made others laugh.
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Former UF law student appears in court to appeal expulsion over social media posts
By Maria Avlonitis | Oct. 29The university is claiming Damsky’s posts, in which he referred to himself as an “anti-Semite” and called for the elimination of Jewish people, could be viewed as a threat and disrupted the UF learning environment. His attorney, Anthony Sabatini, is arguing otherwise.
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UF SG talks concerts, clubs and counseling at the State of the Campus Address
By Maria Arruda | Oct. 29UF Student Government held a State of the Campus address on Tuesday to discuss accomplishments from the past school year and initiatives for the upcoming semester.
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Past residents reminisce living in now-demolished Trusler and Simpson Halls
By Madeline Herring and Angelique Rodriguez | Oct. 29Students and alumni reflected on the memories they made roaming the 64-year-old dorms.
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DeSantis directs Florida Board of Governors to ‘pull the plug’ on H-1B visas
By Alligator Staff report | Oct. 29Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to “pull the plug” on H-1B visas across Florida universities during a Wednesday morning press conference at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
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UF’s Smathers Library caps centennial year with 5K
By Ornella Moreno | Oct. 27The Smathers Centennial 5K race brought students, faculty and community members together Sunday morning, turning UF’s walkways into a moving tribute to 100 years of Smathers Library history.
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Former UF law student’s expulsion for antisemitic posts ignite First Amendment battle
By Swasthi Maharaj | Oct. 27Preston Damsky, a former UF law student, came under scrutiny earlier this year for social media posts and an award-winning seminar that’s been described as antisemitic with rhetoric that champions white supremacy. Now, he’s caught in a legal battle over his expulsion from the university.
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State Lt. Governor speaks to UF students, urges to defend truth
By Swasthi Maharaj | Oct. 23Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke to UF students about Charlie Kirk’s legacy, the definition of true leadership, and his own backstory at a Turning Point USA chapter event Wednesday night.
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Santa Fe Teaching Zoo’s new treehouse will give visitors a bird’s eye view
By Leona Masangkay | Oct. 22In 2026, construction will begin on an elevated treehouse for visitor immersion at the zoo. Santa Fe announced the project on Oct. 3.
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Homecoming starts with cakes to faces at DJ Steve Aoki’s Gator Growl set
By Madeline Herring | Oct. 18Cake-throwing DJ Steve Aoki headlined UF's Gator Growl, an annual Homecoming pep rally and concert.
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UF celebrates 102nd Homecoming with spirit, gators and tradition
By Alligator Staff report | Oct. 17Hundreds of UF alumni, students and families flooded campus and its surrounding streets to celebrate the school’s 102nd annual Homecoming Friday.
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UF interim president speaks on Charlie Kirk, Oct. 7 at Faculty Senate meeting
By Alissa Gary | Oct. 16Speaking to the UF Faculty Senate Thursday afternoon, Interim President Donald W. Landry said he will maintain institutional neutrality — which he defined as “leadership holding back on commentary that isn't essential.”
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Santa Fe Teaching Zoo parrot leaves a legacy of mischief and intelligence
By Leona Masangkay | Oct. 16Tut the parrot will be remembered as a yapper. From mimicking people to whistling television show tunes, he found a way to make people laugh.
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Long-awaited Reitz Union Sonic opens, with burgers and milkshakes in tow
By Emily Moreno | Oct. 16After weeks of anticipation among students, the Reitz Union food court’s newest addition is finally open. Sonic, the iconic fast-food chain famous for its burgers and chili cheese Coney hot dogs, is ready to take your order.
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The fastest university-owned supercomputer in the country just launched at UF
By Madeline Herring | Oct. 15From solving basic math equations to diving into the unknown world of artificial intelligence, the HiPerGator 4.0 offers answers to any question — efficiently.
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‘Severance’ actress Britt Lower announced as next Accent speaker
By Leona Masangkay | Oct. 14UF Student Government announced Emmy-winning actress Britt Lower will be the university’s next Accent speaker.
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UF Soulfest brings international dance, music to the stage
By Leona Masangkay | Oct. 11Dozens of students danced and sang on stage under colorful lights Friday evening in the name of homecoming spirit and school pride.
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UF Student Senate elects leadership ahead of new legislative cycle
By Maria Arruda | Oct. 8The UF Student Senate extended its regular meeting to say goodbye to departing senators and elect new leadership.
