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.
The UF Board of Trustees announced Dr. Donald W. Landry, a professor of medicine at Columbia University, is a candidate for interim president while the search for a permanent leader continues Monday.
AI can perform quick, repetitive jobs like data entry and customer service. But there are still some careers that require a human touch — or chipping hammer.
Electronic DJ Steve Aoki will headline UF's Gator Growl pep rally in October.
Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston spoke to thousands of UF students about his acting career, behind-the-scenes memories and life advice Thursday evening in the O’Connell Center.
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.
After almost 20 years of service, the University of Florida shut down its Office of Sustainability Monday. The Health Science Center Police Service Technician program will also close.
Solar Gators attended the Formula Sun Grand Prix, debuting a new car, Flare. The grand prix’s road-style, closed course tests the cars’ handling of curves, braking and acceleration, measuring their endurance by seeing which car can accumulate the most miles.
Two days before his contract was set to expire, Interim President Kent Fuchs decided to stay with the Gators a little while longer.
Robert Ingram, the new interim director for the UF Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education, wants to mark a new chapter of rapid expansion and academic ambition.
When the University of Florida sent an email to employees July 24 announcing a full return to in-person work, Katherine McGuire said the announcement was so abrupt the whole office had to stop working.
Behind 68-year-old John Lednicky’s Gainesville home lies a vast array of greenery that makes for the perfect place for Pepper, his cat, to prey on smaller mammals. Patrolling his territory, Pepper often leaves rodents on the UF research professor’s door.
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