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What to know as a transfer student
By Debora Lima | Sep. 17, 2013Going to college can be overwhelming, but transferring to a new college can be downright daunting.
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The guide to UF's TRiP and OAR
By Brianna Tringali | Sep. 17, 2013For the outdoor-loving UF student, there are two big organizations to know: OAR and TRiP. They’re both great for students who love nature, exploring, and adventurous trips (we’re talking hiking, not cruising here).
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Back up your iPhone data before updating to iOS 7 today
By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Sep. 17, 2013Apple iOS7 comes out today, but think twice about updating without backing up your data.
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Donation starts plans for 5,000-square-foot UF president’s house
By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Sep. 16, 2013Plans for a new UF president’s house are in the works after a $3.5 million donation to the project.
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OneRepublic coming to UF on October 10 as part of anti-smoking tour
By Alex Harris | Sep. 16, 2013The Student Government Productions music and entertainment board announced Friday that its first concert of the year, featuring headliner OneRepublic and opener TeamMate, will take place Oct. 10 at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
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Former Colorado congresswoman speaks about education budget
By Billy Jean Louis | Sep. 16, 2013Florida teachers don’t get paid well, said former congresswoman Pat Schroeder. Some even qualify for food stamps.
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Krishna Lunch switches back to paper plates to save money
By Niko Pifferetti | Sep. 16, 2013Reusable metal or plastic utensils can be a cheaper alternative to disposable ones, in theory. But Krishna House learned that it wasn’t the case when it introduced metal dishes and utensils to Krishna Lunch.
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Disability-friendly dorm funding just needs approval from governor's office before project can start
By Alex Harris | Sep. 16, 2013Last week, Florida’s Board of Governors approved a $25 million bond package request for a disability-friendly residence hall.
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Student Government to teach budget process through town hall meetings
By Colleen Wright | Sep. 16, 2013Student Government has found a way to make its multimillion dollar budget more digestible to students.
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UF to celebrate Constitution Day with readings, discussions and giveaways
By Alexandra Hershorn | Sep. 16, 2013The George A. Smathers Libraries’ Government Documents department will be hosting its fourth annual Celebration of the Constitution today from noon to 1 p.m. on the Plaza of the Americas.
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New supplement marketed as "legal alternative" to study aid drugs to hit the shelves soon
By Valerie Crum | Sep. 16, 2013A new supplement set to hit college campuses is being marketed as a legal replacement for illegal prescription drug use.
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IFAS researchers single out sweeter, earlier-growing strawberries
By Grace Kim | Sep. 15, 2013Researchers with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have continued to improve the freshness and flavor of Florida-grown strawberries.
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Despite injuries, UF student places third runner-up in Miss America pageant
By Colleen Wright | Sep. 15, 2013Severe knee injuries didn’t stop Myrrhanda Jones from placing in the top five at the Miss America pageant Sunday night.
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Starting Friday, UF Infirmary to begin giving out shots for flu season
By Melissa Figueroa | Sep. 15, 2013UF students will be able to receive free flu shots starting at the end of the week.
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Interactive art installation in the works for rebuilt Reitz
By Steven Katona | Sep. 15, 2013In the made-over Reitz Union, a wall glows vivid hues of orange and blue. As students walk by, they cast digital shadows on its surface, reflecting computerized images that mirror their movements.
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UF begins new mental health campaign to help with student stress
By Dahlia Ghabour | Sep. 15, 2013GatorWell Health Promotion Services has kicked off a new Fall mental health promotions segment to target student stress levels.
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UF graduates work at local "last-chance" public school
By Hanna Marcus | Sep. 15, 2013As Alachua County schools are getting classes into full swing, teachers and staff at the Horizon Center — including UF graduates — are working against the odds.
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New insight into biofuel from algae discovered by UF and IFAS researchers
Sep. 15, 2013Algae could help provide a whole new meaning to the phrase “going green.” The organisms have the potential to be used as a source of oil, UF graduate research assistant and doctoral student Elton Goncalves said. In fact, he said he is certain renewable energy is headed in that direction.
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Florida Museum of Natural History gets $450,000 grant to study often-misidentified group of butterflies
By Eric Bandin | Sep. 15, 2013The National Science Foundation awarded scientists of the McGuire Center at the Florida Museum of Natural History a grant to classify a common but data-rich butterfly group.
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UF ranked No. 5 graduate contributor to Teach for America
By Alex Harris | Sep. 12, 2013UF has once again been ranked by the organization Teach for America as one of the top contributors of graduating seniors to the program.
