NKwanda Jah never obtained a degree or had Black female role models throughout the majority of her life. Yet today, she leads the non-profit organization Cultural Arts Coalition, which serves disadvantaged Gainesville residents' needs through summer employment, cultural enrichment programs and after-school programs.
The UF Student Government Rules and Ethics Committee met June 17 for nearly four hours to consider the expulsion of Student Senate President Oscar Santiago Perez (Change-District D).
Hungry with anticipation, students have eagerly waited for the opening of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers for months.
Efforts to combat Gainesville Regional Utilities’ rising debt could come at the expense of homeowners as well as public service initiative funding, according to state decisions and the city’s 2024 fiscal year budget proposals.
Florida (52-15, 20-10 SEC) defeated Oral Roberts (52-13, 23-1 Summit League) 5-4 in the winner’s bracket opener of the College World Series. The Gators picked up their 135th home run of the year, a new program record for most in a single season.
Gov. Ron DeSantis approved $75 million for UF’s proposed Jacksonville campus amid half-a-million dollar budget vetoes.
Class of 2025 commit Austin Simmons chose to flip his commitment to Ole Miss Saturday, reclassify to 2023 and enroll early this summer, per Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports.
The Florida Gators (51-15, 20-10 SEC) emerged victorious against the Virginia Cavaliers (50-14, 19-11 ACC) 6-5 and move on to the winner’s bracket in Omaha, Nebraska.
UF President Ben Sasse announced Scott Angle as interim provost in a press release Thursday.
In light of pressure from state lawmakers, the Gainesville City Commission heard proposals for drastic cuts for the 2024 fiscal year budget at a special meeting Wednesday.
The Florida Gators (50-15, 20-10 SEC) begin the quest for their second College World Series Championship and face the Virginia Cavaliers (50-13, 19-11 ACC) in the opening round 7 p.m. Friday at Charles Schwab Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska.
UF Student Body President Olivia Green issued an executive order recognizing Pride Month and supporting LGBTQ students at a June 13 Senate meeting.
Student Body President Olivia Green believes pride should be celebrated all year round, but she said June is a special month recognizing the individuals who fought for the queer community, honor their experiences and continue to advocate for their rights.
UF President Ben Sasse announced William Inboden, a former Senate campaign donor and close friend of Sasse, as the new director for the Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education in a press release Monday.
Florida baseball advanced to its first College World Series since 2018 after the Gators defeated South Carolina June 10.
The Florida men's and women's track and field teams earned the men's national championship and several individual medals at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Austin, Texas, June 7-10.
For the 12th consecutive year, local families have an opportunity to change their future trajectory and access affordable mortgages, largely due to Santa Fe College and Alachua County Habitat for Humanity.
City Commission plans to bring a cultural arts center to East Gainesville as an effort to support at-risk youth and Black residents. The proposed center aims to provide arts and cultural programming, workforce development, skill cultivation and after-school activities resources, according to a January 2022 General Policy Committee meeting presentation.
How I wish I had better news. It’s Pride Month after all — one of many occasions throughout the year when we celebrate diversity in a world that doesn’t always embrace such a thing. I’m happier with myself than ever, living my truth has been a blessing, allowing me to thrive. Unfortunately, being happy with oneself, is a different thing from being happy with one’s situation, even further removed, being happy with the state of things.
Ha pasado un mes desde que el gobernador Ron DeSantis firmó el proyecto de ley del Senado 1718. La ley se enfoca en la regulación de los migrantes trabajando en Florida.
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