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Learn, grow and achieve through the EEP

The University of Florida’s Employee Education Program (EEP) helps eligible faculty and staff pursue their academic goals by providing tuition assistance for up to six credit hours of coursework per semester at UF or the state university closest to their work location.

Whether pursuing an undergraduate degree, graduate studies, a certificate program or individual courses, the EEP provides an opportunity for employees to continue their education while building a career at UF.

Read on to learn more about the program’s impact on UF employees, and visit the UFHR website to review upcoming deadlines and register for the spring 2027 information session, coming up on Nov. 19 at 2:30 p.m.

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HIV and heart disease risk

A new UF study examines how overlapping biological, behavioral and social factors may compound health risks for people with HIV.

Buzz-worthy pollinator gardening

Join UF/IFAS Extension Agent Jeremy Rhoden on Dec. 7 at noon to learn how to transform your landscape into a thriving haven for Florida’s pollinators.

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Teaching TechXploration returns Nov. 12

This virtual mini-conference introduces new possibilities at the intersection of teaching and technology through a series of 30-minute sessions.

Decoding circadian rhythms

In this installment of Breakthroughs Begin Here, UF College of Medicine researcher Karyn Esser, Ph.D., explores how circadian rhythms regulate everything from muscle function to metabolism.