Live music, low lights and Latin dancers welcomed new and returning Hispanic UF students into the Fall semester Wednesday evening.
The surge occurred amid a weeklong, statewide operation that led to 1,120 immigrant arrests throughout Florida — the largest number in a single state in ICE’s history, according to a press release.
Albort the Gator (yes, you read that right) can be found on stickers on laptops and air fresheners in dorms across campus. The cross-eyed, goofy gator was co-created by 19-year-old UF sophomore roommates Allyson Trump and Kahlia Hsieh in February, when they were up at 4 a.m. thinking about how UF “needs cute merch.”
News of the pop star's engagement quickly made its way to Gainesville, sparking excitement among her fans on UF’s campus — including those in the Taylor Swift Society club.
UF students who receive financial aid through a STEM-specific waiver will no longer see refunds from the program following changes in state legislation effective this Fall.
A preview of the Florida Gators' quarterback room heading into the 2025 season opener.
The UF Board of Trustees announced Dr. Donald W. Landry, a professor of medicine at Columbia University, is a candidate for interim president while the search for a permanent leader continues Monday.
AI can perform quick, repetitive jobs like data entry and customer service. But there are still some careers that require a human touch — or chipping hammer.
On Aug. 23, the city of Gainesville announced the city will begin removing downtown’s three rainbow crosswalks on Aug. 25 to comply with Florida’s Department of Transportation standards, which are based on the Federal Highway Administration’s statutes.
From colorful pastel paintings to lifelike marble sculptures to otherworldly surrealist landscapes, the Harn Museum of Art’s latest exhibition brings 100 years of French history and culture to life.
UF graduates Graham Bernstein and Konstantin Nakov fought for years for Florida to ban corporal punishment in schools — often known as paddling. Their efforts came to fruition earlier this year with a law requiring parents to consent before their kids are struck.
With the Fall semester in full swing, Swamp Records and Indie Live will host Back to School Fest Aug. 23 at Heartwood Soundstage. The open air concert will feature a mix of local Gainesville acts and out-of-towners.
The main question I asked myself going into this one, after a couple disappointing sequels to Disney classics (“Disenchanted,” “Hocus Pocus 2”), was: Does this one actually work? Short answer: yes. Here’s why.
Electronic DJ Steve Aoki will headline UF's Gator Growl pep rally in October.
Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston spoke to thousands of UF students about his acting career, behind-the-scenes memories and life advice Thursday evening in the O’Connell Center.
There’s only one 5’6, beaming blonde who could make sorority girls sneak out during “dry week” and encourage incoming freshmen to ditch new student convocation: TikTok star Alix Earle.
Over the past three months, five Gainesville restaurants have shut down after food inspections revealed high-priority violations, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. They have all since reopened.
The story of Latin Food Blessing is about more than just ceviche or lomo saltado — it’s a restaurant that began in Costa Rica with a love story.
Mia Valdés, Sharylen López and Lucía Sánchez came to UF this semester from different families, countries and continents. But they have one thing in common: They are the first in their families to attend university in the United States.
This year, total college spending is expected to reach $88.8 billion, with about 14% of that amount going toward apartment and dorm furnishings. Of all furniture nationwide, 12 million tons end up in landfills every year.
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