University Administration reporter Swasthi Maharaj is a political science and politics, philosophy, economics and law (PPEL) junior at UF. This is Swasthi's fourth semester at The Alligator, and her third semester on the university desk. She's also reported on the enterprise desk. Swasthi loves coffee, reading, going to concerts, baking and taking long walks.
Over two months after UF temporarily halted transfer admissions for out-of-state and international students, the restriction remains in place.
Over 132,000 people in Florida live with HIV, according to 2024 state health data. In Alachua County, approximately 370 of every 100,000 residents live with the virus.
Despite Bell’s lengthy experience in academia, his selection brought up a flurry of controversy online questioning the finalist’s stance on DEI and the transparency of the search.
UF’s Presidential Search Advisory Committee unanimously named Stuart R. Bell the sole finalist for UF’s 14th president Monday afternoon. Bell is expected to be considered by UF’s Board of Trustees June 11, and if approved, he’ll await final confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors.
Madison Cannady graduated from UF with her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in water systems in fall 2025. She applied to jobs on LinkedIn, researched specialized careers in her field, attended career fairs and waited for replies from hiring managers that never came.
Reports of academic misconduct at UF that reference artificial intelligence violations have surged in recent semesters, according to university records obtained through a public records request.
UF scientists say they have developed an AI system that can guide nonspecialists through basic medical tests — a step toward creating mobile clinics capable of delivering hospital-level care in remote areas.
Two UF classes have been exposed to measles, the university announced last week. The university is investigating potential exposures, and the Florida Department of Health has begun reaching out to individuals in the exposed classes, according to the emailed announcement.
At UF, students, psychologists and researchers say they are striving to understand why people turn to AI, what it offers, where it falls short and how institutions can and should respond.
He’ll earn a base salary of $500,000 in his new role, almost double what he made on the court.
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