UF Associate Provost Chris Hass met with the College of Education’s faculty Sept. 28 to discuss the curriculum initiatives surrounding race and antiracism, according to a grievance filed by Chris Busey, a UF College of Education professor.
No. 14 Florida looks to improve to 7-0 on the season for the first time since 2012-13, but it must first encounter Oklahoma on its home court.
The Gainesville Jewish community gathered in the Plaza of the Americas to celebrate the second night of Hanukkah with a campus menorah lighting. A tent in front of Library West showcased tables of latkes, doughnuts and menorah kits.
Gators volleyball star T’ara Ceasar will be stepping away from the team before the NCAA Tournament later this week, according to an announcement made by her on her Instagram Monday night.
While many may expect older people to be affected, data shows those aged 18 to 25 have the highest rate of alcohol use disorder.
La semana pasada, UF concluyó su investigación interna sobre conflictos de intereses y políticas de actividades externas, y ofreció recomendaciones de políticas para evitar futuros escándalos.
UF reached top 5 status in September. But as the semester progressed, our staff uncovered news beyond the university’s nagging pursuit of rank. Our reporters were busy covering the gaps in university’s decisions that made national headlines.
These final, hustling weeks of Fall are among my favorite times on campus. We return refreshed by Thanksgiving break, ready to finish the semester strong and looking forward to the celebrations ahead — from graduation to the holidays and New Year.
Although the report followed recommendations made by a task force created to reimagine UF’s conflict of interest policies, the proposed changes would still allow the university to bar professors from testifying in the future.
Quarterback Anthony Richardson and running back Dameon Pierce saw more work than usual Saturday, and the results proved fruitful. While their performances helped lead the Gators to a victory and bowl eligibility, was it too little, too late?
The No. 20 Gators dropped both matches against No. 8 Kentucky over the weekend, and those sweeps aren’t a good sign heading into the NCAA Tournament.
Before every match, the Gators sideline kneels in unison to spread personal messages with their platform. Whether it’s supporting the Black Lives Matter movement or LGBTQ rights, the fight will never cease.
In February, the Division of Student Life requested the installation of cameras for the Reitz Union, UF Spokesperson Cynthia Roldan wrote. The request was approved by the State University System’s Capital Improvement Trust Fund Committee for $105,000. In August, UF’s Student Government agreed to contribute an additional $45,000 for the cameras.
Last Spring, SG passed 19 bills — at least 11 of which were resolutions. This semester, SG passed less than half of that. Seven bills were approved in the Senate chamber since September: three were resolutions.
The African American Studies department is offering a course next semester titled “Blacks in Florida” under the course code AFA4225. Some students said the wording of the course title is off-putting and may take away from the intentions of the course. Others believe the course offers a different look into Black experiences in Florida.
Arambula, a sophomore at Santa Fe High School, died at 16 on Nov. 22.
The program places Santa Fe college counselors in every high school in Alachua and Bradford counties. The goal is to provide scholarships and textbook stipends, and show high school students higher education options — from community colleges and trade schools to four-year universities.
“We got off to a really good start shooting the basketball,” Florida head coach Mike White said after the Gators used a 29 point halftime lead to propel them past Troy.
Florida football has its new head coach — Former Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns head coach Billy Napier will become the fourth Florida head coach since 2014.
The incident occurred Thursday morning near mile marker 397, according to a Florida Highway Patrol press release. The crash was two miles south of the High Springs exit, FHP spokesperson Patrick Riordan said.
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