UF continues search for interim presidential candidate
By Leona Masangkay | Aug. 18UF is still looking for a new interim president as the deadline on Interim President Kent Fuchs' contract approaches.
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.
The University of Florida rescinded its hybrid work agreement for all UF employees in an email Thursday morning.
The University of Florida Board of Trustees approved an increase for out-of-state students’ tuition, ratified a raise to UF Police Department’s salary and addressed UF’s need for an interim president during a virtual special meeting Wednesday.
Gainesville-based domestic violence center Peaceful Paths and University of Florida researchers partnered to address a growing threat in abusive relationships: technology.
William Santana, a Brazilian international Ph.D. student in sport management, witnessed firsthand the obstacles athletes face when trying to report harassment or abuse.
Bob Hochmuth has spent more than four decades working side-by-side with farmers, mentoring young professionals and leading research-backed innovation across North Florida — a dedication that earned him the highest honor in his field.
UF Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the new Florida Recovery Center Tuesday morning. The FRC will transition to a larger facility behind the UF Health Springhill medical complex.
After months of negotiations, the University of Florida and the University of Florida Police Department agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement. The new contract gives a $13,000 raise across the board for bargaining unit members.
A new University of Florida graduate campus set to open in downtown Jacksonville could bring massive changes to the city’s economy, workforce and infrastructure.