Category: Awards

Superior Accomplishment Award nominations due Oct. 14

Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond? Nominate them for a Superior Accomplishment Award!

This annual awards program recognizes faculty and staff who have contributed outstanding service in their fields during the academic year of Aug. 1, 2021, through July 31, 2022. The nomination period is underway and runs through Oct. 14. 

UF ecologist elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Robert D. Holt, Ph.D., was elected to the National Academy of Sciences, joining the ranks of leading scientists recognized for their distinguished achievements in research.

Rob Ferl receives NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal

department and assistant vice president for UF research, has received one of NASA’s most prestigious honors, the Exceptional Public Service Medal. The award recognizes non-government individuals whose work has made a steady, lasting impact on the agency, its projects and goals.

Chimay Anumba elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida

Chimay Anumba, Ph.D., dean of the UF College of Design, Construction and Planning, was recently elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida.

Celebrating three years of outstanding contributors to sustainability, health and well-being

The Office of Sustainability and the Healthy Gators Coalition recognized ten individuals and groups for the annual Champions for Change Awards.

2022 Superior Accomplishment Awards recognize outstanding and meritorious service

The 2022 Superior Accomplishment Awards ceremony took place on Wednesday, April 13, at 8 a.m.

Course Transformation Grants proposals due May 2

UF is seeking proposals for its first Affordable Access for Student Success: Course Transformation Grants program.

Soltis named 2021-2022 Teacher/Scholar of the Year

Pamela S. Soltis, Ph.D., distinguished professor and curator at the Florida Museum of Natural History, has been selected as the 2021-2022 UF Teacher/Scholar of the Year — UF’s most prestigious and oldest faculty award.

TaxWatch Productivity Awards deadline extended

Those wishing to nominate an individual or team for the TaxWatch Productivity Awards now have until March 31 to submit.

UF honors longtime staff at Service Recognition celebration

UF President Kent Fuchs, Ph.D., and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Charlie Lane, Ph.D., hosted a staff appreciation reception at the Earl and Christy Powell University House in February. The event honored staff who celebrated 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service at UF in 2021. 

Before presenting each recipient with a commemorative plaque, Fuchs and Lane delivered remarks highlighting how the work and dedication from the attendees helped contribute to UF’s success.