UF holds steady in new rankings
By ILEANA MORALES | Aug. 22, 2008In a year of shrinking state funds, UF President Bernie Machen is pleased to see two numbers stay the same: 49 and 17.
In a year of shrinking state funds, UF President Bernie Machen is pleased to see two numbers stay the same: 49 and 17.
He has been to White Castle, escaped from Guantanamo Bay, and now he's coming to UF.
If you're ready to break away from your new-found diet of instant noodles and yesterday's pizza, there are plenty of on-campus alternatives, with UF offering choices ranging from sushi to Starbucks.
At least one top ranking this year can offer the UF administration a little peace of mind.
Welcome to the University of Florida! I may not be the first to congratulate you on your decision to attend UF, but let me tell you how much you will benefit from your time here. As Student Body president for the 2008-2009 academic year, I urge you make the most out of what will undoubtedly be an unforgettable experience.
Dear class of 2012: You'll have to excuse us.
Jumping into a new town, there's a whole slew of new people who make decisions affecting your everyday life.
Laura Lombardo is 2,131 friends richer. She has created 55 photo albums, and so far there are 1,260 photos of her online. She checks Facebook from her Blackberry while she's waiting in line or on the bus to pass the time.
In light of rising gas prices, more students are forced to find means of travel that don't involve getting behind the wheel of a car. Luckily for UF students, there are plenty of ways to get around Gainesville and campus without one.
It's been called an eyesore, a concrete blog and a public diary.
You may still be settling in, but before the grind (and gridiron glory) of fall starts, take some time to learn the ABCs of being a UF student.
Welcome to the University of Florida!
It's not uncommon for parents to feel concerned as they watch their precious baby Gators disappear into the Swamp.
For freshmen separated from high school pals and living away from home for the first time, it's hard to turn down the chance to make about 100 or so friends almost instantly.
Thomas Dolce is a busy Gator, but he wasn't always that way.
Students arrive at UF with plans to eventually become successful and maybe even change the world once they earn their degrees.
UF students taking core classes like biology, calculus or chemistry for their majors can liberate their creative impulses by registering for a course that deviates from the usual Gen Ed suspects.
As a new student, saving money on textbooks can be tough.
Getting a runny nose just a part of being a college student who juggles school, a job and a social life.
As you study, eat and exercise in campus buildings this fall, take a minute to consider the people whose names mark their entrances. Many of the men and women who have campus buildings named for them played a vital role in making UF the university it is today.