Butterflies and back-to-school jitters are standard for any student starting a new semester. But this upcoming Fall term is unlike any other. For many UF students, it is the first time they’ll return to in-person classes in over a year.
Netflix’s newest film trilogy, “Fear Street,” offers an innovative addition to the history of slasher films, with a focus on female-centered relationships and a multi-week release schedule.
A local musician is bringing the sound of Samba to the Gainesville scene. Hermogenes Araujo, a composer and percussionist from Brazil, is set to release “First Poem,” the lead single off his upcoming album “Portao,” early next month.
Musical theatre and horror fans started their fall festivities early with High Dive’s July run of “Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
Former Gator Caeleb Dressel ran it back with his second gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Wednesday after he set an Olympic record in the 100-meter freestyle.
Gators swimmer Bobby Finke swooped in the last 50 meters to take home gold in the 800-meter freestyle in his first Olympic run.
Jesse and Joe discuss what the expected move of Oklahoma and Texas to the SEC means for conference football, other sports and more, with assistant sports editor Ryan Haley back again and sports editor Michael Hull’s debut guest appearance
The CDC is recommending some vaccinated people to wear masks again to maximize protection and prevent spreading the Delta variant. As of Tuesday, UF did not provide comment on whether the university will be following the updated guidelines nor respond to questions regarding updates on its masking policies.
The department of PM&R became UF College of Medicine’s first new clinical department — a group of researchers, administrators and clinicians who support each other to achieve a specific mission — in 30 years. However, its journey began in September 2014, Dr. Kevin Vincent, the founding chair, said.
The new exhibition, “Shadow to Substance,” showcases Black living throughout history from the work of Black photographers. The museum acquired the 58 photographs from its permanent collection, the UF Smathers Library archives and purchased 16 from various photographers. The exhibit can be viewed from July 27 to Feb. 27.
Santa Fe College reported seven positive COVID-19 cases between July 20 and Monday. Three were student cases, and four were employee cases.
In the past two years, UF’s faculty has been called upon to share their expertise on a variety of current events and topics on respected media outlets such as NPR and the Washington Post. Major topics faculty members have contributed to include COVID-19’s impact on life expectancy, the virus’ Delta variant, the humanitarian crisis and protests in Cuba and this year’s hurricane season.
SEC presidents and commissioners will vote Thursday to approve an invitation for Texas and Oklahoma to join the conference.
Former Gators Michelle Moultrie, Kelsey Stewart and Aubree Munro are silver medalists after 2-0 loss to Japan in the gold medal game Tuesday.
Dr. Leon Haley Jr., the CEO of UF Health Jacksonville and dean of UF College of Medicine - Jacksonville, died in an accident Saturday in South Florida.
Described as “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” meets “The Catcher in the Rye” on Amazon, Dan Ymas’ debut novel is UF’s newest coming of age story.
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, a Gainesville-based non-profit organization, reopened July 23 after a year and a half of being shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 22-year-old UF electrical engineering senior, who makes music as caro, released “Introspection” July 9. The album blends Garcia’s classical piano beginnings with chillwave and R&B, representing the array of musical influences in her production.
UF’s melt rate, the rate of students who rescind their commitment to the college, is 2-3%, according to Tammy Aagard, associate vice president for enrollment management — a number significantly lower than the national average of 10-20%. Aagard also said UF’s melt rate has been similarly low in previous years.
UF will welcome its first class of Ph.D. plant breeding students Fall. The new program is one of six in the country and the only one in Florida.
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