Category: Feature

UF ranked among world’s top universities in number of patents

The National Academy of Inventors ranked the University of Florida No. 20 on the list of Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024.

“An important part of our mission as a public research university is in translating research discoveries into impact,” said David Norton, Ph.D., UF’s vice president for research. “For decades, UF has been a leader in creating technologies that improve the lives of people within the state, the nation and world. UF research is making a better tomorrow.”

Savings opportunities for your child’s college expenses

The Florida Prepaid and the Florida Investment 529 Plans offer affordable ways to save for your child’s future college expenses, and convenient payroll deductions make saving even easier. Fidelity’s 529 plan also offers a flexible, tax-advantaged way to save and pay for your children’s qualified education expenses.

UF ranks second for two consecutive years in Fulbright Top Producing Institutions

Last week, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognized the University of Florida for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.  Learn more: University of Florida ranks second for two consecutive years in Fulbright Top […]

Cup o’ Joe XOXO

It’s Valentine’s Day at the College of Design, Construction and Planning, and two hearts are beating as one as Interim Provost Joe Glover, Ph.D., interviews Dean Chimay Anumba, Ph.D. But who are those snazzy professors? And what happened to the cookie? Find out by watching the Feb. 14 episode of Cup o’ Joe! 

Celebration honors service of longtime UF faculty and staff

UF Interim President Kent Fuchs, Ph.D., and Vice President for Human Resources Melissa Curry hosted a faculty and staff appreciation reception at the Earl and Christy Powell University House early this month. The event honored faculty and staff who celebrated 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 continuous years of service at UF in 2023.

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. 

Stand Up & Holler: It’s Gator Nation Giving Day  

Gator Nation Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising event, calling on all UF alumni, students, faculty, staff, families and friends to come together to support UF and all its areas of positive impact in our state, nation and world. Today, Gators everywhere are invited to, once again, stand up for UF by making a gift of any size to the college, unit, research area or program that means the most to you.

Free tax prep services available

The deadline to file your 2024 tax return is Tuesday, April 15. By now, you should be able to access your Form W-2 in myUFL or ONE.UF, or you should have received it in the mail if you did not consent to access it electronically.

Explore ways to build lasting relationships

Offered by UF Employee Assistance Program Therapist, Devin Shorey, and following the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Building Lasting Relationships is an on-demand program that provides unique insights into the problems couples face and how they can overcome them to create a happier and more satisfying relationship.

Strategic Communications Academy kicks off April 17  

Designed for UF, UF Health and UF/IFAS faculty and staff, the Strategic Communications Academy includes one-on-one coaching and the opportunity to build your skills by applying what you learn to projects that are important to you. Sign up today and take the first step toward transforming your communications — and your impact.