News: Campus
Engineering students compete in baja-car building contest
By Jessica Oliver | Oct. 6, 2011Off-roading is returning to UF.
Student Body President Ben Meyers announces resignation
By ELIZABETH BEHRMAN | Oct. 6, 2011Student Body President Ben Meyers announced Thursday that he will be resigning from his position due to personal reasons.
Despite increased enrollment, graduation rates stay the same
By Mina Radman | Oct. 5, 2011A national report released Tuesday shows that despite an increase in enrollment, the percentage of students finishing their college degrees on time has remained about the same.
Fratweiner.com attacks male Greeks with photos, comments
By Rachel Crosby | Oct. 5, 2011Plastered bulletin boards and chalk-covered sidewalks have made it hard to avoid UF's newest student-focused website: fratweiner.com.
$500,000 donation will help fund new brain trauma center
By Samantha Shavell | Oct. 5, 2011The UF College of Medicine plans to launch a new traumatic brain injury research center within the next few weeks.
Group to protest National Geographic printing methods
By Katie Kopotic | Oct. 5, 2011UF students and Gainesville residents will have an opportunity to participate in a rally against National Geographic's lack of using recycled paper for its magazine.
Election questions presented to court
By Clare Lennon | Oct. 5, 2011The UF Supreme Court finalized a list of questions about the elections process Wednesday night for an Election Commission investigation.
Student musicians compete at concert
By Maggie Powers | Oct. 5, 2011Don-Paul Kahl gasped for air. His 12 minutes were almost up.
Information Technology security addressed for UF students, faculty, staff
By Jensen Werley | Oct. 5, 2011For the first time, UF students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend UF's Information Technology Security Awareness Day.
CNN analyst to talk about search for Osama bin Laden
By Maria Galindo | Oct. 5, 2011CNN security analyst, journalist and author Peter Bergen will speak at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Buddy & Anne MacKay Auditorium in Pugh Hall.
Flag football tournament to attract teams from across Southeast
By Oriana Paolillo | Oct. 5, 2011The Swamp Bowl Flag Football Tournament is back this year with new activities and more competition.
Dance showcase celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
By Amanda Cohen | Oct. 4, 2011The stereo at the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom blared hip-hop and salsa music Tuesday evening, but the students present were swaying to the same tune.
Health care center accepts prescription cards
By Saphira Lazarre | Oct. 4, 2011The UF Student Health Care Center announced last week that it would begin accepting a discount prescription card that benefits students who don't have health insurance.
Students compete for free Zipcar membership, driving credit
By Mina Radman | Oct. 4, 2011Zipcar is offering student organizations up to $5,500 each for making a difference.
UF backs lunch-hour walking
Oct. 4, 2011Six times a week, the Walking Gators lace up their sneakers and walk together on campus.
Ra Ra Riot to perform on campus on Oct. 13
By Alexandra Rivera | Oct. 4, 2011Indie band Ra Ra Riot is coming to UF for a free concert at 8 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Reitz Union Rion Ballroom.
Author to speak at Reitz about ethics in medical research
By Maria Galindo | Oct. 4, 2011The UF Honors Program will host award-winning medical journalist and author Harriet A. Washington at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Reitz Union Rion Ballroom.
Funding cuts could limit UF construction, renovations
By Joey Flechas | Oct. 4, 2011Repairing and maintaining UF campus facilities may be tough next year as state funding looks to be down again.







