Category: Community Focus

Explore new employee perks and discounts

Faculty and staff enjoy a wide array of perks — with more added all the time! Read on to explore some of our new GatorPerks vendors.

Sign up for a discounted CSA membership

The UF Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, program is offering discounted CSA memberships this fall for Frog Song Organics and Siembra Farm.

Sign up for UF’s CSA discount program

The UF Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, program is offering discounted CSA memberships starting this fall semester for Frog Song Organics and Siembra Farm. Faculty and staff can visit the UF Worklife website to sign up today.

By joining a CSA, you can support a local farm and receive a box of high-quality produce. Pickup and delivery options are available in multiple Florida counties.

Educating the public about domestic abuse and cybersecurity

UF’s Center for Privacy and Security for Marginalized and Vulnerable Populations works with Peaceful Paths to help people stay safe in the digital world.

New tool could help Florida homeowners weather flood risks, lower insurance costs

A UF College of Design, Construction and Planning team is helping Florida homeowners better protect their homes and potentially save on insurance premiums.

UF launches free online program to support people facing new cancer diagnosis

UF/IFAS Extension and UF Health Cancer Center experts have launched a free web-based curriculum, “Taking control of your cancer diagnosis.”

Third grade ‘mini researchers’ at UF help improve Florida literacy

Through a multi-disciplinary research project in UF’s College of Education, a handful of third grade “mini researchers” are co-designing a mobile app.

How the Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit Saved Lara’s Life

Lara Mehta’s morning routine was interrupted in August 2024 by a stroke that left her unable to speak.

For children with communication disorders, a UF group offers promise

UF is helping children with limited verbal abilities with a weekly group at UF Health Pediatric Rehab – Magnolia Parke in Gainesville.

Citizen scientists help UF researchers protect keystone species

UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant agent Rick O’Connor’s Panhandle Terrapin Project recently commenced its 20th season combing the Gulf coast in search of terrapins.