Category: Feature

Cup o’ Joe Season Finale: The Jobot Awards

Robert Downey Jr. … Nicole Kidman … Joe Glover? The first-ever Jobot Awards celebrate the biggest stars of Cup o’ Joe! Hollywood A-listers cheer, boo and even shed a few tears as the tiny-but-mighty interim-interim provost crowns the UF winners of prized Jobot statuettes. It’s all in the Season 2 finale.

UF Engaged check-ins due April 30

Providing meaningful feedback plays a crucial role in employee engagement, performance and retention, and check-ins are expected to be completed by all supervisors and staff by April 30. To facilitate the feedback process, leaders and employees are encouraged to explore available UF Engaged resources, including how-to guides and a recently launched course on creating effective goals.

2026 Superior Accomplishment Awards recognize outstanding and meritorious service

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Twenty staff and faculty members were recognized for their outstanding service in a ceremony held earlier this week.

UF ranks No. 3 nationally for Peace Corps volunteers

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The University of Florida ranks No. 3 in the nation among large universities on the Peace Corps’ 2026 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list, with 44 UF alumni serving as Peace Corps volunteers in 21 countries during the past fiscal year — a 29% increase compared to last year.

Register for the Interface Teaching Conference

Coming up April 28–29, the Interface Teaching Conference is a dynamic two-day event that brings together faculty, staff, graduate assistants, postdocs and academic leaders from diverse institutions to explore innovative strategies in teaching, learning and research. Registration is free for UF affiliates and will close on April 15.

Register for the 2026 Faculty and Staff Symposium

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Coming up on April 24, the UF Career Connections Center invites you to the 2026 Faculty and Staff Symposium to explore how collaboration across campus can strengthen career readiness and enhance the student experience. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation — register today to secure your spot!

Celebrating outstanding faculty and staff at UF

The Superior Accomplishment Awards recognize dedicated faculty and staff for going above and beyond to advance the mission of our great university and serve the community at large.

Visit the UFHR website to learn more about this year’s Division Winners, and stay tuned for the announcement of the 2026 University Award recipients!

Apply now for 2026–27 leadership development programs

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Faculty and staff are invited to apply for the 2026–27 UF Academy and Advanced Leadership for Academics and Professionals programs now through May 1. Applications for the Managers Cohort will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Summer EEP deadline approaching

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UF faculty and staff who wish to take college courses through the Employee Education Program, or EEP, during the summer semester are encouraged to visit the program website today for information on upcoming application, approval and registration deadlines.

Register for the EEP information session on April 16 at 2:30 p.m. for an overview of the enrollment process and to participate in a brief Q&A.

UF Health Congenital Heart Center changes siblings’ lives

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The Hart family found expert care and support at UF Health Shands Children Hospital, forming deep bonds with the care team they now consider family.