Category: Feature

Empowering UF initiative seeks to reimagine UF’s business processes and systems

University of Florida leaders and administrators were joined by representatives from Workday and Deloitte last week for a two-day event that officially launched the Empowering UF initiative. Over the next three years, the project team will work with UF faculty and staff to modernize the university’s business processes and administrative information systems, with an emphasis on improved user experience and enhanced technical capabilities.

Take advantage of new 457b Roth payroll contributions

UF employees, including part-time and OPS employees, are now able to participate in a 457b Roth payroll contribution option to save for retirement through the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan. These payroll contributions are made on a post-tax basis and give you more flexibility when it comes to meeting your retirement income goals and securing a financial future. Employees with a 457b pre-tax option may contribute to both accounts in the same year. 

Register for a Bureau of Deferred Compensation workshop and learn more about the 457b Pre-Tax and 457b Roth payroll contribution options.

Join UF Performing Arts for its season preview

Get the inside scoop on the upcoming season of performances from UFPA Director Brian Jose. Free and open to the public, the 24|25 season preview will take place on July 16 at 7 p.m. and feature the announcement of over 40 performances, season highlights and UFPA’s affiliate program.

UF earns 5-star ranking on Money magazine’s ‘Best Colleges in America’

The University of Florida has once again earned a 5-star ranking on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges in America” list. This marks the second consecutive year that UF has been recognized for its exceptional value, combining high-quality education with affordability. UF is the only university in Florida and the Southeastern Conference to receive this distinction from Money for 2024.

Linda Stump-Kurnick, UF’s first female police chief, transitioning to assistant VP

Linda Stump-Kurnick, who 21 years ago became the University of Florida’s first female police chief as well as the first female police chief at any Florida public university, is transitioning to the role of Assistant Vice President of Public Safety.

“Linda has been a true pioneer in law enforcement and, in particular, the unique world of higher education police work. In more than two decades at UF, she has seen some of the most challenging events anyone can imagine, and we are tremendously grateful for her steady hand and level head,” UF President Ben Sasse, Ph.D., said. “We will continue to draw on her wisdom and strong leadership skills.” 

Congratulations to our May UF at Play winners!

Our winners for the month of May are Soil Microbiology Research Assistant Shannen Leahy for People’s Choice, College of Veterinary Medicine Professor Emeritus Tom Wronski, Ph.D., for Nature, UFIT Network Engineer Peter Mauro for Travel, and UF/IFAS Research Administrator Summer De la Cruz for Daily Life.  

Hurricane season is here — keep current to stay current 

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

Boost your health and wellness throughout the month of June

In recognition of Employee Wellness Month in June, we’ve put together a series of webinars in collaboration with our UF partners to help you boost your health and overall well-being. Grab your aprons and cook a delicious meal as you learn about the Mediterranean diet, explore ways you can build healthy habits in the workplace, how to create a comfortable workstation and more. Register today and be sure to explore our on-demand programs as well.

Discover ways to recharge this summer 

Summer often provides a brief respite from the more hectic activities of the fall and spring semesters at UF. It’s a time when we can hit reset before starting a new academic year and enjoy some quality time with our loved ones. With this in mind, we invite you to read on to explore a few ways you can recharge this summer.  

UF Research Foundation names 2024 professors

The University of Florida Research Foundation, or UFRF, has named 34 of the university’s most productive and promising faculty members as UFRF Professors for 2024.

The UFRF Professors were recommended by their college deans based on nominations from their department chairs, a personal statement and an evaluation of their recent research accomplishments as evidenced by publications in scholarly journals, external funding, honors and awards, development of intellectual property and other measures appropriate to their field of expertise.