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Weekly Alligator Highlights 5/17/15
By Lawrence Chan | May 20, 2015The Weekly Alligator Highlight is a news roundup of our weekly headlines.
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UF graduation numbers rank fifth in country
By Dana Hatchett | May 18, 2015UF students are earning diplomas at rates that rank near the top in the country.
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UF English professor honored by Southeastern Conference
By Van Miller | May 18, 2015A distinguished professor of English at UF has a reason to celebrate.
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UF No. 20 for international students
By Melissa Gomez | May 18, 2015Florida came in as the No. 7 state for the number of international students enrolled in college, with UF grabbing the No. 20 spot for universities hosting international students.
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Humans of Gainesville photographer is leaving town
By Melissa Gomez | May 18, 2015Gavin Doran found inspiration through the humans of Gainesville.
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Future UF law dean prioritizes students
By Melissa Gomez | May 14, 2015Starting July 1, Laura Ann Rosenbury will officially take her place as the first permanent female dean of UF’s Levin College of Law in the college’s 106-year history.
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Florida baseball drops opener against Auburn
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 14, 2015The No. 6 Florida baseball team held a 1-0 lead over unranked Auburn in the top sixth inning on Thursday.
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UF Student Senate debates guns
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 13, 2015Debate regarding guns on campus highlighted the first UF Student Senate meeting of the Summer on Tuesday.
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Florida introduces Mike White as head coach of men’s basketball team
By GRAHAM HALL | May 11, 2015Mike White walked into the Gator Room at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Monday morning wearing an orange and blue tie that was similar yet different from the multitude of ties that former Florida coach Billy Donovan was typically clad in throughout his 19 seasons in Gainesville.
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Southern Scholarship Foundation adds 20 more scholarships
By GRAHAM HALL | May 11, 2015Teresa Turner said she remembers watching the donations arrive faster than she could count them.
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Gator Growl theme announced
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 11, 2015Each generation of UF students sets its own traditions, and they will all come together during the 2015 homecoming celebration.
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Florida hires Michael White as new head coach of men's basketball team
By GRAHAM HALL | May 7, 2015Just three days after former head coach Billy Donovan departed Gainesville for what might be the last time, Florida has hired his replacement.
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Nepalese Student Association holds candlelight vigil following earthquake
By Hunter Williamson | May 4, 2015They stood together in solidarity, praying and giving respect to the thousands of Nepalese killed in a devastating earthquake.
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UF chapter of Zeta Beta Tau to close
Apr. 28, 2015The UF chapter of Zeta Beta Tau fraternity will close following reported misconduct toward a group of disabled veterans in Panama City Beach, UF announced Tuesday.
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UF names next law school dean
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 27, 2015Laura Ann Rosenbury will be the next dean of UF’s Levin College of Law starting July 1, UF announced Monday.
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Rhonda Faehn steps down as head coach of UF gymnastics
By GRAHAM HACK | Apr. 24, 2015Rhonda Faehn is stepping down as UF’s gymnastics coach.
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UF Zeta Beta Tau under investigation
By EMILY COCHRANE< | Apr. 23, 2015The Zeta Beta Tau fraternity chapter at UF is under investigation after members reportedly insulted veterans during a formal this past weekend in Panama City Beach.
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In Memorial: Brélan Eytan Moritz
By Courtesy to The Alligator | Apr. 22, 2015Brélan Eytan Moritz, age 29, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015, in Gainesville, Florida. He was born in Panama City, Florida, in 1985 and attended Lynn Haven Elementary, Mowat Middle School, and Mosley High School where he graduated as the valedictorian and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He received his undergraduate degree in Microbiology and Cell Science from the University of Florida in 2008, his master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from UCLA in 2009, and was a PhD candidate in Microbiology and Cell Science at the University of Florida. The process for the award of a posthumous Doctor of Philosophy degree has been initiated.
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Massive hammock hangout Friday to start new club
By Samantha Gutman | Apr. 22, 2015Douglas Tam plans to hang his navy-blue-and-yellow Grand Trunk hammock Friday, just like he always does when he wants to relax.
