Former Progressive and Communist Parties’ leader Alfredo Ortiz filed two cases against Senate President Oscar Santiago Perez (Change-District D) after eligibility debate sparked at the July 11 Senate meeting.
The first Student Government Senate meeting of the Summer B term brought forth commotion, filibustering, and several approved executive nominations.
UF student Gabriel Chase was sentenced to a 3-year probation July 5 for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the United States Capitol.
A UF student was arrested by UPD and charged with sexual battery of a victim between 12 and 18 years old July 8.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration sued the U.S. Department of Education and top federal officials June 21 for delaying Florida universities from switching accreditors, which are agencies ensuring higher education institutions.
Powered by the sun and innovation, the UF Solar Gators took home a first-place trophy from the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix for the first time.
Student Body President Olivia Green reviewed 18 bills, approving 14 and vetoing four due to issues with legality, separation of powers or grammar.
The Budget and Appropriations Committee of the Senate holds hearings for each of the Big Five entities in the Summer to ensure funding continues to be spent in the best interest of the students.
With drama rivaling that of U.S. elected officials and a budget bigger than some small cities, UF Student Government can be exciting and intimidating for new students.
From scuba diving in Devil's Den to raising bee colonies, UF students can take advantage of courses that could potentially spark newfound passions.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action at all colleges and universities in a landmark case June 29.
As incoming Summer B students swarm UF campus, library resources ranging from expansive research databases to free-for-rent technology await them.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action at colleges in a landmark case Thursday.
UF Transportation and Parking Services will begin to issue citations on university- and department-owned vehicles that don't follow safety regulations starting July 31.
UF Board of Trustees Chair Morteza “Mori” Hosseini supplied Gov. Ron DeSantis with a golf simulator and private flights, according to a Washington Post article.
Senators spoke about issues surrounding bipartisanship, legislation and nominations that were or weren’t approved, and statements made at previous public comment sessions.
UF President Ben Sasse announced Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach as senior adviser to the president for academic excellence and associate provost in a press release Tuesday.
About 100 people attended and participated in Santa Fe’s Juneteenth event, remembering Black ancestry and celebrating freedom.
Aimee Sachs, a UF alum and freelance sports reporter, was known for her tenacity and passion in the journalism field.
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).
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