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UF Ukraine Rebuilding Initiative members stand with Gainesville mayor to mark sister-city partnership Oct. 31, 2024.

UF Ukraine Rebuilding Initiative implements new wastewater pump station in Nizhyn

By Alabama Weninegar | 6:46pm

Thanks to efforts from a group of UF students, a city in Ukraine now has a more reliable and energy-efficient wastewater pump.

Logan Edge (left) and Marshall Rawson (right) speaking at the Legalize Guns on Campus event hosted by the University of Florida College Republicans at the Swamp Restaurant in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026.

Gun rights advocates push to legalize firearms on college campuses

By Mia Giannicchi | Jan. 21

UF nursing students weigh in on a proposal to declassify nursing as a professional degree.

Graduate nursing degrees aren’t considered ‘professional.’ How are Florida nurses reacting?

By Cameron Countryman | Jan. 19

Students grabbing Krishna Lunch on Plaza of Americas on University of Florida campus, Saturday, Jan. 16th, 2026.

Krishna Lunch launches online fundraiser for equipment

By Leona Masangkay | Jan. 19

Students return to campus and enjoy 24/5 access to Marston Science Library, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.

Does library funding come from SG, UF or the libraries? The answer is yes.

By Nevaeh Baker Harris | Jan. 17

The University of Florida Student Health Care Center sits on Stadium Road on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

UF Student Health Care Center to discontinue gender-affirming care

By Leona Masangkay | Jan. 15

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The University of Florida’s new institutional neutrality rule will alter how its staff communicate with students.

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UF’s new institutional neutrality policy is in effect. Here’s what to know.

By Alexa Ryan | Jan. 11

At UF, which was the first Florida university to adopt the policy — with the University of West Florida following suit shortly afterward — some faculty have already spoken against what some view as a breach of First Amendment rights.

An incoming Florida law requires professors to meet syllabus deadlines earlier, and could face
public backlash about what they are teaching.

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Florida schools won’t enforce controversial syllabuses rule until Summer, state says

By Alabama Weninegar | Jan. 11

Faculty members across Florida public universities and state colleges are preparing to comply with a new regulation requiring them to publicly post their syllabuses and class materials 45 days before the semester begins. But confusion remains over when and how the rule will be enforced.

Venezuelan students rethink postgraduate plans after Maduro’s capture by U.S. military.

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Some UF Venezuelan students have new hopes of returning home. Others aren’t so sure.

By Dulce Rodriguez-Escamilla | Jan. 11

Students now say they’re experiencing a renewed optimism they might return to Venezuela, either temporarily or permanently. Others remain skeptical, voicing concerns over present and future U.S. involvement.

UF Faculty Senate members vote to delay the COVID-19 no-confidence resolution in the Reitz Union Chamber on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021.

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Faculty union battles university over post-tenure review at 6-hour impasse hearing

By Aaron Zagal Yaji | Jan. 9

Over 60 faculty members gathered in the Reitz Union Senate Chamber Jan. 8, where the United Faculty of Florida UF chapter met with UF’s Board of Trustees for a contract negotiation impasse hearing.

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James W. Heavener reappointed to UF Board of Trustees despite ongoing federal case

By Nevaeh Baker Harris | Jan. 8

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of James W. “Bill” Heavener to the UF Board of Trustees Wednesday. DeSantis’ appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

UF President Ben Sasse interacts with parade goers during the Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

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Sasse's diagnosis: How politicians, UF colleagues are responding

By Alligator Staff report | Dec. 23

Former UF President Ben Sasse announced his terminal cancer diagnosis on social media this morning. The post was met with an outpouring of sympathy from former and current colleagues from the U.S. Senate and UF administration, along with other top politicians and public figures.

Outgoing UF president Ben Sasse speaks in front of Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

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‘It’s a death sentence:’ Former UF President Sasse shares terminal cancer diagnosis

By Maria Arruda | Dec. 23

Former UF President Ben Sasse announced his stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis in a post made on X Tuesday morning.

The UF Levin College of Law located at 309 Village Drive Friday, Nov, 4, 2022.

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Court pauses UF law student’s return to campus after expulsion for antisemitic posts

By Zoey Thomas | Dec. 11

An appellate court ruled a UF law student’s ban from campus can temporarily remain in place as the court continues to consider the appeal.

Santa Fe Kika Silva Pla Planetarium hosts Pink Floyd experience in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

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‘Pink Floyd Fridays’ are back at Santa Fe College

By Leona Masangkay | Dec. 10

“Pink Floyd Fridays” returned to Santa Fe’s Kika Silva Pla planetarium last month, with two shows coming back for the first time in over a year. The event features shows for each of three albums by the 1960s rock band Pink Floyd: “Dark Side of the Moon,” “The Wall” and “Wish You Were Here.”

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UF interim president was a no-show at Faculty Senate meeting

By Leona Masangkay | Dec. 9

A new institutional neutrality policy sparked confusion at a Faculty Senate meeting today – despite being at the top of the meeting agenda. UF Interim President Donald Landry, a major proponent for the policy, was absent.

Interim University of Florida President Dr. Donald Landry speaks as Gov. Ron DeSantis smiles in the background at Emerson Alumni Hall on the university’s campus on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025.

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UF interim president encourages employees to maintain ‘institutional neutrality’

By Leona Masangkay | Dec. 9

A new policy enforcing institutional neutrality was unanimously passed at a UF Board of Trustees meeting Dec. 5. Interim president Donald Landry summarized the change in an email sent to all university employees Dec. 9.

Jane Jones stands in front of the Gator Ubiquity sculpture on the University of Florida campus on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.

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Are freshmen still feeling the pressure? Checking back in as the Fall semester ends

By Madeline Herring | Dec. 9

In the beginning of the semester, The Alligator asked four freshmen what clubs they were interested in joining. As the semester ends, we checked back in with them to see if they kept with them and how their commitments have impacted them.

The Hamilton School selected Florida Supreme Court Justice Charles Canady to serve as its next director.

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Who is Charles Canady, the new director of the Hamilton School?

By Swasthi Maharaj | Dec. 1

He’ll earn a base salary of $500,000 in his new role, almost double what he made on the court.

Preston Damsky, a UF law student, received a verdict in court on appeal on his expulsion over social media posts.

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Judge rules in favor of UF law student expelled for antisemitic social media posts

By Maria Avlonitis | Nov. 24

A federal judge ruled today in favor of Preston Damsky, a former UF law student who was expelled from the university after posting antisemitic statements on X.