Unemployment up among recent college graduates since COVID-19 pandemic
By Alanna Robbert | Nov. 18Edward Behr spent a year searching and submitting applications, aiming for 10 a day, before landing his first job after college graduation.
Data reporter Alanna is a journalism senior and the Fall 2025 data reporter for The Alligator's Enterprise desk. She was previously a general assignment reporter for metro. Outside of reporting, she is found either with a book, in the gym or with friends playing pool.
Edward Behr spent a year searching and submitting applications, aiming for 10 a day, before landing his first job after college graduation.
Despite canvassing, tabling and campaigning efforts, UF Student Government elections have a low turnout rate. But among large public universities, UF isn’t alone.Student turnout for elections is historically lowIn the Fall 2024 SG election, about 10,000 UF students and graduate students cast ballots, based on data from UF SG’s Financial Reports and Results.
In Florida, where laws and lingering stigma can make conversations about sex feel like contraband, college comes with enough surprises — finding sexual health care shouldn’t be one of them. Here’s where to go, what to know and who’s got your back at UF and in Gainesville.
En Florida, donde las leyes y el estigma persistente pueden hacer que las conversaciones sobre el sexo parezcan un tema tabú, la universidad ya ofrece suficientes sorpresas, por lo que encontrar atención médica sexual no debería ser una de ellas. Aquí te indicamos dónde acudir, qué debes saber y quién te puede ayudar en UF y en Gainesville.
Art programs help children develop communication, emotional intelligence and fine motor skills by drawing with crayons or painting a picture. Despite their benefits, art programs are often the first to be affected by budget cuts.
"The Gainesville Ripper" murdered five Gainesville college students 35 years ago.
Anya Joshi eligió pasar el verano en Gainesville. Su laboratorio se encuentra en el extremo del campus, dentro del Hospital UF Health Shands. A pesar de que los recientes cambios a RTS, los usuarios deben ajustar sus rutinas para alcanzar el autobús a tiempo.
Despite recent RTS schedule changes made in the name of efficiency, healthcare workers find themselves adjusting their schedules to catch the bus on time.
Around 200 community members gathered in East Gainesville’s Fred Cone Park to participate in a nationwide protest Thursday.
People primarily visit GROW HUB for its nursery, but through its business model and events, the nonprofit sells more than just plants. Many of GROW HUB’s part-time employees are adults with disabilities, providing them with community and employment opportunities.
Crowds gather at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center to celebrate Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, 2025.