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What is a Provost?

Jan. 18, 2018

A friend visiting Charleston, South Carolina, sent me a photo of a historic building with a prominent sign inscribed “Provost Dungeon.” My friend claimed the dungeon was where Charleston placed misbehaving provosts. I have also seen a plaque in New York City near city hall inscribed, “Near this site stood the Provost Prison, where patriots died for the cause of freedom 1776.”

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This international university and UF have agreed to start working together more.

By Elliott Nasby | Jan. 18, 2018

UF representatives met with representatives from Vietnam’s An Giang University on Tuesday and agreed to collaborate more.

Jason Altmire, a former Pennsylvania congressman, spoke at UF about political polarization on Thursday evening.

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Former congressman speaks about partisanship, polarization in the country at UF

By Madison Hindo | Jan. 18, 2018

A former Pennsylvania congressman came to UF Wednesday to discuss how extreme political polarization harms the country.

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UF researchers create a database of outcomes for Tourette syndrome therapy

By Stephanie Gonzalez | Jan. 18, 2018

UF neuroscientists are collaborating on a registry of outcomes to an uncommon treatment used to reduce the amount of tics a person with Tourette syndrome experiences.

Students walk through Turlington Plaza between classes on Jan. 5, 2016.

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Millennial men are more likely to report dirty jokes and catcalls, study finds

By Christina Morales | Jan. 18, 2018

Millennial men are more likely to report sexual harassment actions, like a joke with sexual connotations, a catcall or an uncomfortable look, according to a new study.

UF students Diana Rodas, a zoology junior, Natalie Guzman, a public relations sophomore, and Patricia Lauzardo, a sociology senior, draw on canvas bags at the Reitz Union Arts & Crafts Center Grand Reopening Extravaganza on Wednesday afternoon.

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Reitz’s Arts and Craft Center reopens after eight-month construction. Here’s what’s new.

By Raymon Troncoso | Jan. 17, 2018

Gillian Yee carefully pressed her hands against her spinning chunk of clay that would eventually be molded into a pot Wednesday afternoon.

Kevin Arneus, a 21-year-old senior psychology major, models some of the available clothes at the Gator Career Closet Expo event on the Plaza of the Americas on Wednesday morning.

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Students participated in two fashion shows in the Plaza of the Americas. Here’s why.

By Madison Hindo | Jan. 17, 2018

A runway marked the center of the Plaza of the Americas on Wednesday as students strutted down in professional attire.

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Jan. 16, 2018

Facebook is removing news stories from your news feed, making it harder to keep up with everything that’s happening at UF and in Gainesville. But you can still make sure you see The Alligator with just a few clicks:

Trevor Schaettle, a 21-year-old history senior, was elected Senate President Pro-Tempore at Tuesday evening's senate meeting. The Impact Party senator won 54-20 against Senator Zachariah Chou.

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New Senate President Pro-Tempore elected, tabled legislation publicly debated

By Christina Morales | Jan. 16, 2018

After the Senate Pro-Tempore resigned, citing a lack of respect for minorities, UF’s Senate elected a new officer Tuesday night.

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UF researchers found global warming isn’t the only factor affecting sea level rise. Here’s what also does.

By Sabrina Fenske | Jan. 16, 2018

UF researchers have discovered that changes in air pressure contribute to rapid sea level rise in the east coast and are now looking to study the Caribbean Sea.

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UF graduate student is first to complete six certificate programs. This is why he did it.

By McKenna Beery | Jan. 16, 2018

Russell Anderson remembers the countless nights that he only got four hours of sleep to fit in an extra 90 credit hours in two years at UF.

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UF Student Body Treasurer Revel Lubin disaffiliates with Impact, announces affiliation with Inspire

By Christina Morales | Jan. 16, 2018

In a letter to the Alligator on Tuesday, UF Student Body Treasurer Revel Lubin announced his intention to switch from Impact Party to Inspire Party.

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UF researchers get grant to find new treatment for a deadly common fungal infection.

By Rachel Porter | Jan. 16, 2018

UF Health researchers plan to use computer algorithms to find a new, better individualized treatment for a common, invasive fungal infection.

Adam Carter, a first year medical student, speaks with diabetes patient Katrina Thomas during the free medical clinic hours at the UF Family Practice Medical Group on Thursday.

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UF Diabetes Institute receives $1.6 million to bring medical care to patients far from hospitals

By Elliott Nasby | Jan. 16, 2018

UF researchers will be working with Stanford University to improve healthcare access to Type 1 diabetes patients who don’t have access to hospitals.

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SG committee rejects proposal to use student fees for free tampons, pads on campus

By Elliott Nasby | Jan. 15, 2018

A proposal that would provide free tampons and pads on campus was not approved by the Student Government Budget and Appropriations Committee on Monday evening.

Rick Nelson (right), 57, advisor and educational training specialist at the Disability Resource Center, explains the functions of testing rooms to visitors during the DRC open house event at Cypress Hall Aug. 26, 2015.

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To make buildings more accessible to people with disabilities, UF researchers are turning to VR.

By Will Clewis | Jan. 15, 2018

For the next three years, UF researchers will use virtual reality to find ways to make existing buildings more accessible to those with disabilities.

UF assistant professor Hector Hugo Sandoval Gutierrez presents data on racial inequity within the county to an audience of more than 200 Friday afternoon at the Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, located at 718 SE 11th St.

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UF researchers released a report on Alachua County’s racial inequity. Here's what it found.

By David Hoffman | Jan. 15, 2018

Santa Fe College President Jackson Sasser turned to his state senator, Keith Perry, before an audience of more than 200 Friday afternoon with a firm message.

Omar Lopez, a lead scientific systems developer with the UF Center for Biotechnology Research, is enrolled in UF’s Employee Education Program, which allows full-time employees to take up to six credit hours tuition-free. Lopez, 25, hopes to get his associates degree by the end of the year.

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Back to school: At UF, a job can come with an education

By David Hoffman | Jan. 11, 2018

For the ﬁrst time in more than 30 years, Colette Cimino is a college student again.

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Alachua County asks for $302,000 from UF for Richard Spencer public safety costs

By Jessica Giles | Jan. 11, 2018

Alachua County is requesting more than $300,000 from UF to reimburse the cost of public safety resources provided for Richard Spencer’s event on campus in October.

Pictured is the Santa Fe College clock tower.

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Santa Fe College could see changes if bill becomes law

By Jessica Giles | Jan. 11, 2018

A Florida Senate bill could bring some changes to the Florida College System, including Santa Fe College.