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Matt Terza's brother-in-law ascending on a free dive in the Jug spring/Blue hole at Ichetucknee State Park.

Congratulations to our August UF at Play winners!

During this year’s UF at Play summer photo contest, we received a record total of over 675 submissions. Thank you to all who participated – we hope the summer season gave you ample opportunity to rest, explore and get inspired for a great year ahead.

Our winners for the month of August are Department of Agronomy Assistant Professor Pawel Petelewicz, Ph.D., for Nature, UF Research End User Computing Specialist Matt Pickett for Travel, Applied Physiology and Kinesiology Senior Lecturer Matt Terza, Ph.D., for Daily Life and Pharmacy Clinical Associate Professor Lindsey Childs-Kean, Pharm.D., for People’s Choice.

Congratulations to our winners! Read on to learn more about this month’s winning photographs, and visit our Facebook page to view the full album.

From left to right, Vice President for Research Doctor David Norton, UF President Doctor Stuart Bell and U F Astraeus Director Doctor Rachael Seidler posing for a picture at the Missions Operations Center ribbon cutting.

UF Astraeus launches hub for space exploration and innovation

UF Astraeus Space Institute recently celebrated the opening of its new Mission Operations Center at the Computer Science Engineering Building.

Get to know the Smathers Libraries

From reading materials and take-home equipment to streaming video and more, register for a webinar on Sept. 15 to learn how to access library resources.

Take your communications and impact to the next level

The Strategic Communications Academy will be offered online via Zoom from Nov. 10 to April 20, 2027. Applications are due Oct. 4.

Dolly Parton and the entrepreneurial power of creativity

UF College of the Arts professor José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D., explores how Dolly Parton turned creativity into a brand, business and force for positive change.

A person placing a coin in a piggy bank.

August 31, 2026

Shape your future, one fund at a time!

Register for a sinking funds workshop on Sept. 10 at noon to learn how to set aside the money you need without feeling cramped.

two hands typing on a computer at a desk

August 27, 2026

Don’t miss important updates — review your contact information

If you’ve recently experienced a change that affects your emergency contacts, make sure to update your information in the one.uf system. Keeping your details current ensures you’ll receive important updates related to your health and well-being and helps prevent complications in the event of a crisis.

U F president doctor Stuart Bell during an interview with the Independent Florida Alligator.

August 27, 2026

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Congratulations to our August UF at Play winners!