The UF Student Senate extended its regular meeting to say goodbye to departing senators and elect new leadership.
Despite canvassing, tabling and campaigning efforts, UF Student Government elections have a low turnout rate. But among large public universities, UF isn’t alone.Student turnout for elections is historically lowIn the Fall 2024 SG election, about 10,000 UF students and graduate students cast ballots, based on data from UF SG’s Financial Reports and Results.
For the first time in three years, community members strolled through the Florida Museum grounds for its fall plant sale.
The concept is simple. Need a favor, give a favor.
On Tuesday morning, an electrical malfunction in the first floor of Marston Science Library set off fire alarms.
UF students and faculty united under the blazing sun Friday to protest Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo’s move to eliminate vaccine mandates in the state.
Meal swipes and credit cards no longer work at Marston Science Library’s Starbucks — from now on, the Starbucks app must take your order.
Dr. Donald Landry’s duties were set to begin Sept. 1, and his position is pending approval from the Florida Board of Governors, which is set to meet Sept. 10.
The Office of Sustainability was absorbed into UF Facilities Services, but it’s unclear who will enforce some of the office’s responsibilities, like implementing UF’s Climate Action Plan and tracking sustainability efforts.
Tenders, UF's famous campus cat, recently recovered from a cut on her tongue. She has since rejoined her Tolbert Hall area.
UF students who receive financial aid through a STEM-specific waiver will no longer see refunds from the program following changes in state legislation effective this Fall.
As the school year starts off, some freshmen feel pressure to join clubs to get the “college experience.” But it can be a balancing act to handle school work and the demand of clubs.
The Hispanic-Latine Student Assembly, an annual welcoming event, will go on this year with nearly half the budget it once had, joining other UF welcome assemblies that lost their Signature Event designations.
While universities across the country scramble to adapt to research funding cuts, the University of Florida reported $1.33 billion in research spending for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
UF is still looking for a new interim president as the deadline on Interim President Kent Fuchs' contract approaches.
Adjusting to college can be an emotional experience, but physical activity is commonly cited as an effective strategy in navigating it. Routine physical activity can benefit a student’s life on campus, and Gainesville has a wide range of exercise options.
Looking around the UF campus, you might catch friends sprawled out under the shade of trees, tour groups weaving through the rush of Turlington or someone feeding the campus cats near Pugh Hall. These spots hold memories of thousands of students and faculty members, marking traditions and shaping a campus life beyond lecture halls and exams.
The University of Florida has developed a reputation far from its Gator pride and excellent academics. This summer introduced impactful changes to students and faculty, adding to an already complex administrative history.
The Hispanic community at the University of Florida represents the largest minority group. To offer a space for students who want to feel connected to their heritage, student organizations host activities and programs that celebrate Latin culture, promote connection and help new and returning students find their place on campus.
After months of back-and-forth with UF’s bargaining team without a counter-proposal, both parties declared an impasse in a July 31 bargaining session.
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