Hundreds of UF alumni, students and families flooded campus and its surrounding streets to celebrate the school’s 102nd annual Homecoming Friday.
Speaking to the UF Faculty Senate Thursday afternoon, Interim President Donald W. Landry said he will maintain institutional neutrality — which he defined as “leadership holding back on commentary that isn't essential.”
Tut the parrot will be remembered as a yapper. From mimicking people to whistling television show tunes, he found a way to make people laugh.
After weeks of anticipation among students, the Reitz Union food court’s newest addition is finally open. Sonic, the iconic fast-food chain famous for its burgers and chili cheese Coney hot dogs, is ready to take your order.
From solving basic math equations to diving into the unknown world of artificial intelligence, the HiPerGator 4.0 offers answers to any question — efficiently.
UF Student Government announced Emmy-winning actress Britt Lower will be the university’s next Accent speaker.
Dozens of students danced and sang on stage under colorful lights Friday evening in the name of homecoming spirit and school pride.
The UF Student Senate extended its regular meeting to say goodbye to departing senators and elect new leadership.
Two years later, 48 hostages remain in Gaza, and about 20 are believed to be alive, according to the Associated Press.
A federal court case accuses UF trustee James W. “Bill” Heavener of defrauding the government by inflating numbers at two universities he manages.
At 7 years old, Holmes — one of Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo’s white-handed gibbons — is swinging into a new chapter of his life.
One of the nation’s most prominent vaccine experts, Dr. Paul Offit, spoke at a UF event on Wednesday about the importance of immunizations.
Citrus plants are usually defenseless in cold weather, according to UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, and they’re unable to survive extended periods of time below 28 degrees Fahrenheit.
Vision Party won the 49 Student Government seats up for election Tuesday night, maintaining its dominant majority in the Student Senate.
There’s a new chief in town for the Santa Fe Police Department, but his name is far from unknown.
Only one Student Government party entered the Fall 2025 election. But UF students still lined up at the Reitz Student Union, Norman Education Library and other campus polling locations to cast their ballots in races that are largely uncontested.
Gov. Ron DeSantis commended UF’s accomplishments and Florida’s success in higher education, earning praise from university and state officials alike, at a Monday morning news conference on campus.
In an email response to The Alligator, Harrison wrote he didn’t expect his words to draw so much backlash.
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.
Vision Party is the only Student Government political party running in the Fall 2025 election — the first time in recent SG history.
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