The Florida Gators football team climbed the 2025 recruiting rankings after earning a commitment from four-star cornerback Ben Hanks Jr. The 6-foot-1 lengthy defensive back is the son of former Gator linebacker Ben Hanks Sr. and will seek to carry out his father’s legacy in Gainesville.
Former UF President Ben Sasse stepped down unexpectedly in July, citing concerns about his wife’s health. But nine current and former administrators and top donors say there was more to the story.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis has called on the Board of Governors, which oversees the State University System, to launch an investigation into former UF President Ben Sasse’s “exorbitant spending” of university funds.
It seems right that The Alligator invited me to write a column welcoming students back to campus, because like many of you, I’m also coming back.
Former UF provost Joe Glover is returning to his post after less than a month at University of Arizona — the first major shakeup in university leadership since former UF President Kent Fuchs returned to his post Aug. 1.
The United Faculty of Florida and its UF and Florida State University chapters filed a federal lawsuit Aug. 7 seeking to reverse a 2023 state law banning neutral arbitration.
The UF Board of Trustees unanimously voted Aug. 12 in favor of allocating $25 million to raise pools for staff and out-of-unit faculty, according to a UF news release.
SNAP is a free on- and off-campus transportation service exclusive to currently enrolled students and staff, operating from 6:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. nightly during the Fall and Spring semesters and 8:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. every summer. Depending on demand, SNAP deploys between four and seven vans to roam campus that seat up to 15 people each.
Florida constituents can only vote in person on Election Day at an assigned precinct correlated with their registered address, which new college students often forget to update.
As a new batch of students arrive on Florida’s campus, UF RecSports will offer a wide variety of intramural sports competitions and leagues this fall.
Vice President Kamala Harris has long been deemed Generation Z’s meme queen, with online communities making her the subject of political satire on sites like TikTok, X and Reddit. Harris’ July 21 campaign endorsement from British popstar Charli XCX and subsequent viral memes dubbed the candidate as “brat” — the singer’s album name.As the upcoming election season approaches, a new wave of voters prepares to hit the booths for the first time. This generation's media consumption habits differ significantly from their predecessors, posing unique challenges and opportunities for political engagement.
Florida football student tickets are sold out for fall 2024. But incoming freshmen don’t need to worry about missing out on other Gator athletics.A guide to UF’s fall sports teams and a preview of some of the top athletes on campus.
Whether you're a student on a tight budget, a fashion enthusiast looking for vintage finds or simply someone who enjoys the thrill of treasure hunts or good deals, Gainesville’s thrift scene has something to offer for everyone.
Director M. Night Shyamalan’s “Trap” is honestly just that — a trap. The movie, which sells itself as a nail-biting thriller, is more effective as a comedy. The newest installation in the Shyamalaniverse is a near-perfect theater experience — if you don't think too hard about the plot.
Florida’s first home game against the Miami Hurricanes is fast-approaching on Aug. 31. Here is everything to know for your first Gator game day.
The Gators basketball team picked up a four-star commitment from small forward CJ Ingram.
In his 17-month stint as UF president, Ben Sasse more than tripled his office’s spending, directing millions in university funds into secretive consulting contracts and high-paying positions for his GOP allies.
In the state’s first round of post-tenure review completed in July, UF led the state in negative evaluations.
Sophie Stevens built on her successful freshman year with an appearance at the Dow Championship, her first LPGA event.
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