A proposal that would grant the federal government regulatory powers over college endowments is gaining support in Congress and sparking opposition from many colleges, including UF.
Krishna Lunch wasn't the only tasty food served on the Plaza of the Americas Wednesday.
A historian who denies the Turkish military carried out a genocide against Armenians during World War I is coming to UF on Friday to discuss the controversy.
UF plans to build a 65,000-square-foot building in the next 18 months at the Eastside Campus to create more office space. The project's estimated budget is $15 million.
After four hours of debate and 11 boxes of pizza, the committee to find a new dean for UF's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences narrowed its list to 12 semifinalists Wednesday.
More than 600 UF students - the highest turnout in Student Government's election slating history - showed up to the Reitz Union in hopes of filling two parties' Student Senate candidacies for spring elections on Feb. 26 and 27.
When UF religion professor Travis Smith was a junior in college, he traveled to Bodh Gaya, India, the birthplace of Buddha, for a study abroad trip.
UF's Harn Museum will be able to more than double its Asian art on display thanks to a $10 million gift announced Wednesday that will fund building a new wing of the museum.
Editor's Note: Interviews in the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean search will take place Feb. 15, 16 and 17. We reported otherwise in Wednesday's Alligator.
Wads of hair carpeted the Reitz Union Colonnade Tuesday afternoon as UF students lined up to get free haircuts and massages as part of the Black History Month events around campus.
Several Student Government officials will meet Thursday to discuss the effect of a proposed price increase for motorcycle and scooter decals on UF students.
Faced with a growing state population and dwindling funding for higher education, a group that promotes college access for minorities called for a statewide summit of all higher education policymakers to address enrollment.
Despite national economic struggles and Florida's declining housing market, UF officials said they are prepared to continue soliciting gifts from big-spending donors.
The debate over Student Government online voting now faces a nearly weeklong standstill.
The UF College of Journalism and Communications will receive $500,000 from alumnus Peter C. Barr Sr. for the public relations and advertising departments.
"No more kidnappings! No more deaths! No more lies! No more FARC!" read posters and T-shirts displayed by UF students and faculty at the March for Peace in Colombia held on the Plaza of the Americas Monday.
The Orange and Blue party is the second Student Government party to announce its executive ticket for the Feb. 26 and Feb. 27 SG elections.
Vanessa Pineda's heartbeat rises when the phone rings with a call from Colombia.
The Florida Board of Governors and former U.S. Sen. Bob Graham resubmitted their tuition lawsuit against the state Legislature late Monday afternoon.
Students across the state have joined to tell the Legislature one thing - don't mess with the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
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