Category: Community Focus
Farm but no fowl: How Florida aquaculture is growing the economy
Florida’s thriving aquaculture industry is a vital part of the state’s economy, generating more than $165 million in sales annually and supporting jobs across rural and coastal communities. Aquaculture contributes to food security, environmental sustainability and economic resilience, and with proper regulatory support, it can continue to be a driving force in Florida’s economy and environmental stewardship.
UF professor to expand proven disease-prediction dashboard to monitor Gulf threats
UF researcher Antar Jutla, Ph.D., has deployed his Cholera Risk Dashboard, an interactive web interface that pinpoints areas ripe for thriving cholera bacteria.
Need a sign to shop? Look for GatorPerks signage around town!
Look for a GatorPerks window decal or table stand at your favorite stores and restaurants, or ask about available offers for the UF community at checkout.
During natural disasters and beyond, UF’s AI-enhanced BEACON keeps Florida informed
UF’s AI-powered Broadcast Emergency Alerts and Communications Operations Network helps save lives amid natural disasters and other public emergencies.
College of Medicine’s 2024 NIH-funded research’s broad impact
Thanks to over $166 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health, researchers at the UF College of Medicine have contributed significant projects.
Explore summer camps and spring break programs
Find the right summer camp or spring-break activity for your school-aged children. From UF camps to Gainesville-area athletic, academic, fine arts camps and more, we invite you to explore our Summer Camps Directory to browse camps throughout the Alachua County area.
City of Gainesville introduces Mobility on Demand
East Gainesville residents can call the city’s Regional Transit System “Mobility on Demand” service for free transportation to essential community resources.
UF researchers help Floridians build resilience against hurricanes, health hazards, inequality
Read on to learn how UF researchers are helping Florida’s most vulnerable residents through research initiatives and community outreach programs.
After a frosty delay, Gator Market makes its grand debut
This free monthly event kicks off Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. outside the Reitz Union on the North Lawn.
Florida struggles with affordable housing despite construction boom
A New UF report on recent housing trends highlights a continued shortage of affordable housing for the workforce and seniors on fixed incomes.
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