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Major gift establishes endowed constitutional law chair at UF

Fredric G. Levin College of Law building exterior

The University of Florida recently announced a $1 million gift from alumnus Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr. to establish an endowed chair in constitutional law at the Levin College of Law, strengthening one of the nation’s leading public law schools while marking one of the first significant gifts under the new administration.

Explore back-to-school wellness and financial resources

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As you begin to prepare for the upcoming school year, take a moment to explore some of the wellness and financial resources available to you and your family as part of the UF community.

Baby Gators take over the libraries

A person reading to a group of children in a classroom setting, gesturing animatedly while holding a book. The children are seated on the floor, focusing intently on the reader.

The UF Libraries recently launched a new partnership with the UF Early Childhood Collaboratory — formerly known as Baby Gator — to create organized library visits that build lasting connections.

Congratulations to our June UF at Play winners!

Tall skyscrapers in Seattle, with Mt. Rainier in the background.

We’ve received some incredible photographs for our UF at Play summer photo contest, which runs now through Aug. 16.

Our winners for the month of June are Psychology Postdoctoral Associate Jamie Donenfeld, Ph.D., for Nature, Veterinary Medicine CSR Amie Hernandez for Travel, Learning and Assessment Center SP-GTA Deborah Witham for Daily Life and Emergency Medicine Administrative Specialist Kimberly Evers for People’s Choice.

Congratulations to our winners! Visit our Facebook page to view the full album, and submit your photos today for a chance to win a prize.

Last call for Productivity Awards nominations

The awards honor state employees for their innovative and cost-saving accomplishments as well as the measurable contributions, increased productivity and added value of individuals and teams.

Explore July Fourth festivities

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July Fourth celebrations kick off tomorrow and run through Saturday, featuring panels, parades, fireworks, live music, delicious food and more. In observance of the holiday, UF will close on July 3 for non-essential TEAMS employees and academic personnel.

Read on to explore upcoming events you and your loved ones can participate in to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday!

HEO scholarship awarded to 237 children of faculty and TEAMS employees

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237 eligible faculty and TEAMS employees’ children were recently awarded the Higher Education Opportunity, or HEO, scholarship.

Congratulations to our May UF at Play winners!

Brenda Such surrounded by Hawaii’s majestic Banyan tree.

We’ve received some incredible photographs for our UF at Play summer photo contest, which runs now through Aug. 16.

Our winners for the month of May are UF Veterinary Medicine Professor Emeritus Tom Wronski, Ph.D., for Nature, UF HOBI IT Director Erik Schmidt for Travel, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent Michael Sipos for Daily Life and UF COIP Associate Director Brenda Such, Ph.D., for People’s Choice.

Congratulations to our winners! Visit our Facebook page to view the full album, and submit your photos today for a chance to win a prize.

Government Productivity Awards nominations due July 8

Nominations for the Florida Government Productivity Awards are being accepted now through July 8 at 11:59 p.m. (EST). The awards honor state employees for their innovative and cost-saving accomplishments as well as the measurable contributions, increased productivity and added value of individuals and teams.

Hurricane season is here — keep current to stay current

Hurricane off the coast of Florida, as seen from space

With the arrival of hurricane season, we want to remind you of helpful resources and upcoming events designed to prepare and support you in case of a tropical storm. We also encourage everyone to become familiar with the university’s emergency plans and take necessary precautions in advance of a forecast.